Inaugural Altai Mountains Winter Sports Games kicks off in Altay, Xinjiang

URUMQI, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The first-ever Altai Mountains Winter Sports Games commenced on Monday night in Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The event brings together more than 150 athletes from countries surrounding the Altai Mountains, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, as well as representatives from China, primarily from cities and regions across Xinjiang.

Athletes will have competitions