Chen Feng, representing Hubei, runs in the 100-meter stilt racing preliminary at the 11th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, yesterday. On Sunday, more than 40,000 athletes, performers and spectators from various ethnic groups gathered in Zhengzhou to open the games. More than 7,000 athletes will compete in 17 sports, including dragon boat, swing, stilt races and ethnic aerobics, during the eight-day games.  Xinhua