The 2024 Shaolin Kung Fu Games Finals saw 124 disciples from home and abroad gather at Shaolin Temple of Songshan Mountain in central China's Henan Province, competing for the \"2024 World Shaolin Kung Fu Star\" from Saturday to Sunday.
After a series of intense competitions, 10 Shaolin kung fu practitioners from China, Australia, the Czech Republic, the United States, Peru, Zambia and other countries were crowned the champions of the event.
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, shared with CGTN that cultural exchange between China and foreign countries is an ancient tradition of Shaolin Temple. He emphasized the Games' role in promoting communication among people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
A French Shaolin disciple highlighted that the Shaolin Kung Fu Games are not merely a competition but also an opportunity for global Shaolin disciples to come together, practice kung fu, and learn from each other.
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Shaolin Kung Fu Games see 124 disciples from 47 countries, regions
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