Equestrian Venue Become New Landmark in Qinhan New Town of Xixian New Area, Shaanxi Province

September 25 witnessed the final of Individual Equestrian Show Jumping of the 14th National Games of the People's Republic of China. With amazing "speed and passion", 24 teams from around the country competed with each other in an exciting atmosphere. A group of youths from the Belt & Road countries, i.e. Mozambique, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine, watched the final on the site.

Youths from the Belt & Road countries watch the equestrian final of the 14th National Games. [Photo by Zhao Junzhe]

"The equestrian competition is so cool! We also have a lot of such competitions in our country." noted Bagtygul Odayeva from Turkmenistan. "In order to celebrate good harvest, bull riding competitions will be held in my country on June 6 every year," said Nur Rizqiyah Febriani from Indonesia, who thought of bull riding competitions in his hometown.

Equestrian race at the 14th National Games [Photo via Organizing Committee of the 14th National Games of the People's Republic of China]

Group photo of foreign youths at the 14th National Games [Photo by Li Zhen]

Li Yafen, Deputy Chief of Venue Environment Division of Equestrian Competition Committee of the 14th National Games, and Deputy Director of Qinhan New Town Government Investment Management Bureau, accepts an interview from CRI Online. [Photo by Zhao Junzhe]

After the equestrian final, the equestrian venues of the 14th National Games will be efficiently used for other purposes. "The equestrian venue will not only provide favorable participating and visiting experiences for athletes and spectators, but also offer a high-quality platform of cultural entertainment and fitness." said Li Yafen, Deputy Chief of Venue Environment Division of Equestrian Competition Committee of the 14th National Games, and Deputy Director of Qinhan New Town Government Investment Management Bureau.