The opening ceremony of the 11th Inner Mongolia University Games is held at Inner Mongolia University in Hohhot, the capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on March 20. [Photo/people.cn]

The 11th Inner Mongolia University Games opened at Inner Mongolia University (IMU) in Hohhot, the capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on March 20.

According to organizers, there are more than 6,200 athletes from 20 undergraduate colleges and 30 higher vocational colleges participating in the event, which is set to last until August.

This year, martial arts, aerobics, table tennis and badminton classes will also be offered during the games.

In addition, there will be a meeting to discuss a new sports science paper.

Athletes participate in table tennis contests on March 20. [Photo/IC]