More than 200 athletes from across the nation participate in the Lhokha station of the 2025 China Legend Challenge, a multisport event in Dranang county of the Xizang autonomous region. [Photo provided for chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 200 athletes participated in the 2025 China Legend Challenge in Xizang's Dranang county on Monday.

This is the first time the event is being held in Xizang. It is also the first time the event is being held at an altitude above 3,500 meters.

Organized by China's top sports authorities and the Lhokha city government, the event featured kayaking, cycling, and trail running.

To address safety concerns, supply points, medical stations, and emergency ambulances were arranged to provide comprehensive support for the athletes.

More than 200 athletes from across the nation participate in the Lhokha station of the 2025 China Legend Challenge, a multisport event in Dranang county of the Xizang autonomous region. [Photo provided for chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 200 athletes from across the nation participate in the Lhokha station of the 2025 China Legend Challenge, a multisport event in Dranang county of the Xizang autonomous region. [Photo provided for chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 200 athletes from across the nation participate in the Lhokha station of the 2025 China Legend Challenge, a multisport event in Dranang county of the Xizang autonomous region. [Photo provided for chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 200 athletes from across the nation participate in the Lhokha station of the 2025 China Legend Challenge, a multisport event in Dranang county of the Xizang autonomous region. [Photo provided for chinadaily.com.cn]