Games of the past

Games and Athletes in the Ancient World, is underway at the Beijing World Art Museum until next January.

On display are champion cups of ancient games, which dated back to 2,480 years ago. Unearthed from an athlete's tomb in Taranto of Italy, they show the glory of sports and ancient Athens.

The three champion cups and a replica belongs to one athlete who won the champion titles in such four events as long jump, discus throw, boxing and horse-drawn war chariot.