Horse taming figurine and terracotta horse, from Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), collected by the Luoyang Museum. Equestrianism was a popular sport in Tang Dynasty, with the horse dancing with music under the tamer's guidance. The horse dancing performance is almost the same as an event in equestrianism contest during Olympics nowadays. (Photo/Asianewsphoto)
As the athletes compete fiercely at Rio Olympics, the terracotta figurines from Luoyang museums are eager to flex their muscles too. The figurines, from Luoyang Museum and Luoyang Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, show some of the sports ancient people participated in, which reflect the rich and unique athletic culture in ancient China.
