Intl tai chi competition brings global practitioners together in Henan
CHINADAILY.COM.CN | UPDATED: 2026-08-10 14:19
Chen Ziqiang (left), head coach of the Chenjiagou Tai Chi School, leads international tai chi enthusiasts in practice, on Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
The 8th Chenjiagou International Chen-Style **Tai Chi**Championship was held in Chenjiagou village, the birthplace of tai chi, in Jiaozuo, central China’s Henan province, from Aug 2 to 5. The event brought together more than 600 participants from China and abroad.
Through competition and interaction, they showcased the appeal of tai chi while promoting the legacy of Chinese traditional culture through martial arts.
Polina Sapunkova (left) from Russia competes in the tai chi single-fan event, Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
Chinese and foreign competitors practice tai chi together during a break from the competition on Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
Chen Ziqiang (left), head coach of the Chenjiagou Tai Chi School, instructs Silvia Di Paula from Argentina on Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
Chen Xiaoxing (center), head of the Chenjiagou Tai Chi School, instructs tai chi enthusiasts, on Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
Dmitrii Mishchenko (center) from Russia poses for a photo with Chinese competitors during a break from the competition, Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
The competition venue pictured on Aug 3, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
Chen Yimei (center) leads tai chi enthusiasts in practice after the competition on Aug 7, 2026. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]
