China kicks off farmers' Olympics

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BEIJING (Reuters) – Fresh from hosting the Olympics, China opened its "National Peasants' Games" on Sunday, showcasing the athletic achievements of its 750 million farmers.

Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war, the official Xinhua news agency said.

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So is this like their version of the red neck Olympics?

but only white or maybe black people can be rednecks. these Chinese peasants are just "extremely ethnic."

Under Represented Minority.

This is great though! Good for them.