Lhasa is alive with energy as the first-ever Farmers and Herdsmen Sports Games launched this week! Over 500 athletes from 11 teams are competing in 19 events that blend modern sports with ancient traditions, from yak racing (yes, yaks!) to intense Tibetan tug-of-war matches.
The games, running until June 26, spotlight Xizang’s cultural roots through contests like stone lifting – where athletes balance heavy stones on their shoulders while speed-walking in circles. Judges score based on strength and agility, turning age-old herding skills into crowd-cheering spectacles!
\"It’s like the Olympics meets Tibetan heritage,\" said one local spectator, as competitors faced off in Tibetan chess and dice games passed down through generations. Whether you’re into sports or cultural deep dives, this event proves tradition and teamwork are still winning formulas.
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Over 500 athletes from 11 teams are competing in 19 events that blend modern sports with ancient traditions, from yak racing (yes, yaks!) to intense Tibetan tug-of-war matches. 
Judges score based on strength and agility, turning age-old herding skills into crowd-cheering spectacles!
Whether you’re into sports or cultural deep dives, this event proves tradition and teamwork are still winning formulas. 
