| As athletes from around the world fight to fulfill their Olympic dreams in Rio, Dunhuang Academy China released a series of Dunhuang frescoes featuring ancient people's sporting games. Some 20 kinds of games found their way in the frescoes, including archery, wrestling, martial arts and swimming. According to historical records, these games became regular entertainment for ancient Chinese people before the Song and Yuan Dynasties (960-1368). Weightlifting was also reflected in the frescoes about lifting an elephant and a heavy bell, which are the earliest image records of this game in China.  A fresco in Cave 420 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates two people swimming. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 61 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates equestrianism. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 257 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates a group of fairies swimming. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 290 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates two people wrestling. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 61 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates a man lifting a large bell. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 79 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates a child standing on his hands beside a Buddha. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 15 of Yulin Grottoes illustrates a child kicking a ball with a long stick in his hand. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]  A fresco in Cave 249 of Mogao Grottoes illustrates a man standing on his hands. [Photo/WeChat Account of Dunhuang Academy China]
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