First Asian Health Qigong Tournament & Exchange to be held in SW China

KUNMING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The first Asian Health Qigong Tournament & Exchange will kick off on October 25 in Lijiang city, China's southwest Yunnan Province, the organizers announced on Friday.

A total of 387 players from eight countries and regions will compete in the competition, which was divided into two age groups: those under 50 and over 50.

The event is hosted by the International Health Qigong Federation, Chinese Health Qigong Association, Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau and Lijiang Municipal People's government.