Here is a recap in pictures of the first World Indigenous Games, a multisport event with over 2,000 Indigenous athletes from 30 countries that took place in Palmas, Brazil, between 23 October to 1 November.
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2 Nov 2015 - 3:41 PM  UPDATED 2 Nov 2015 - 3:45 PM
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An indigenous man from the Xerente tribe competes in a relay race carrying a tree trunk during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples
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An indigenous man from the Bororo people fires an arrow during the bow-and-arrow competition at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples
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A Brazilian indigenous woman attends a cultural event at the World Indigenous Games
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Spectators watch the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil.
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An indigenous woman takes part in the indigenous beauty contest of the I World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Tocantins,
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Maori indigenous native from New Zealand participate in the tug-of-war competition of the first World Indigenous Games
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Brazilian indigenous men practice sports activities during a cultural event at the World Indigenous Games
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Indigenous people are seen watching fireworks during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples
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