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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
ASTANA, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) — The international run of old cars Mongol Rally ended on Saturday in the administrative center of East Kazakhstan region Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazinform reported on Sunday.
The marathon started on July 13 in Prague. According to the organizers, 106 teams from more than 20 countries took part in the race. The participants drove cars over 30 years old with a small engine capacity and completed the route without GPS or technical support, independently covering tens of thousands of kilometers through deserts, mountains and off-road terrain.
According to Kazinform, about 80 teams eventually arrived in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Some teams encountered breakdowns and were unable to reach the final.
Norwegian participant Oscar noted that his crew had to constantly repair the car along the way: “First our engine broke, then the driveshaft. The suspension broke, and then the fuel tank. But that’s not all: we damaged a body part as soon as we put it back together, after a while the roof rack broke, and the axle fell off a couple of times. There were no problems with the window — the windows are intact,” he said.
"For the participants, this is not just a sporting achievement, but a real spiritual expedition. For Ust-Kamenogorsk, this is an excellent opportunity to declare itself at the global level and show the beauty of the region," said Talgat Dauletov, deputy head of the East Kazakhstan region tourist information center.
“Your visit is an opportunity to show the world the wealth and beauty of our region, its cultural heritage, natural resources and the hospitality of our people. And this inspires us to do everything possible to make our region more open and attractive to international tourists and participants in sports events,” said Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Nurymbet Saktaganov at the closing ceremony.
The organizers emphasized that Ust-Kamenogorsk is the final point of the Mongol Rally for the second year in a row. Local authorities expect that holding such events will contribute to the development of the region's tourism industry. –0–
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