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]
