The 2019 International Hercules China Open kicks off in Diebu County, Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province on July 10. Twenty-four world-class contenders, including 12 international competitors from 11 countries such as Russia and England, vie for the championship. A total of 147 contestants from China's Sichuan, Gansu and other provinces will also battle for glory in the Ziba (Hercules) Invitational Tournament which is held simultaneously.