Tianhe welcomes 1st test event for National Games
The Guangdong Huangcun Sports Training Center, located in Guangzhou's Tianhe district, held the first test event for the 15th National Games on Aug 20, after undergoing a comprehensive upgrade and renovation.
Two athletes compete in the fencing event. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]
The center welcomed athletes and spectators for the Modern Pentathlon Test Competition, serving as a crucial comprehensive rehearsal for the 15th National Games.
It features two categories: traditional modern pentathlon and new modern pentathlon. The traditional format includes horse-riding, fencing, swimming, running, and shooting, while the new format replaces the horse-riding with an obstacle course.
The horse-riding event. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]
Two athletes engage in an intense showdown in the shooting event. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]