
Taklimakan Rally Stage 9 Cut Short Amid Extreme Weather Challenges
Stage 9 of the Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang was shortened due to sandstorms, with competitors facing tough conditions ahead of Sunday’s final stage.
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Stage 9 of the Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang was shortened due to sandstorms, with competitors facing tough conditions ahead of Sunday’s final stage.
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