Sports industry prospers in Baotou

Amateur players compete in a league soccer match in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. With more emphasis placed on soccer in the city, Baotou has hosted amateur league soccer matches annually since 2015. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

A walking activity is held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Baotou recently launched walking activities to be held every Saturday. Until now, more than 300,000 residents have taken part in the events which have been held 22 times. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

A Bokh competition is held at a cultural festival in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Bokh is traditional Mongolian wrestling, which is one of the "three manly skills" of the Mongolian ethnic group. The sport, along with horsemanship and archery, forms the basis of the competition at the annual Nadaam festival. [Photo/Baotou Daily]