
From Radiology to Rally: Xinjiang Rider Chases Desert Dreams
Former radiologist Abas Ghapar shifts gears to pursue motorsport glory in Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Rally, embodying passion and perseverance in Asia’s evolving sports landscape.
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Former radiologist Abas Ghapar shifts gears to pursue motorsport glory in Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Rally, embodying passion and perseverance in Asia’s evolving sports landscape.
Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Rally challenges global racers with its iconic N39° dune stage, blending extreme sports with cultural exchange in China’s northwest.
Amateur drivers traverse 3,000 km from Xinjiang to Kyrgyzstan in the Taklimakan Rally, blending motorsport with cultural exploration across Central Asia’s landscapes.
Asia’s premier off-road race in Xinjiang draws global praise for athletic challenges, cultural connections, and showcasing regional development.
The 2025 Taklimakan Rally concluded in Xinjiang after 13 days and 4,000 km, crowning champions in car and motorcycle categories amid challenging terrains.
Stage 9 of the Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang was shortened due to sandstorms, with competitors facing tough conditions ahead of Sunday’s final stage.
Stage 8 of the Taklimakan Rally pushes racers through 338km of extreme desert conditions in Xinjiang, testing endurance as leaders emerge ahead of the final stretch.
Czech rider Martin Michek praises Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Rally for its challenging tracks and cultural richness, highlighting its global appeal.
Dust storms disrupted Stage 7 of the Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang, with Lithuania’s Arunas Gelazninkas winning the motorcycle category. Zhu Guanghai triumphed in cars as competition tightens.
Stage 6 of the Taklimakan Rally tested competitors with wetlands, Gobi, and desert terrain as teams from Chongqing and Hebei clinched top positions.
Seychellois racer Aliyyah Koloc shares her journey through Xinjiang’s challenging Taklimakan Rally, highlighting resilience and cultural connections in northwest China.
Stage 4 of the Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang saw intense competition amid dust storms and rugged terrain, with top performers emerging in motorcycle and car categories.
Arunas Gelazninkas claims victory in Stage 3 of the Taklimakan Rally, while Su Haotian leads the car division. The race continues in Xinjiang’s challenging terrain.
Racers faced extreme desert conditions in the Taklimakan Rally’s second stage, with Martin Michek and Zhang Biaobiao securing victories. The next challenge awaits in Keping.