The seventh World Dwarf Games, an international sporting event held exclusively for athletes with dwarfism, is currently underway in Guelph, Canada. /Chinanews Photo

This year’s event, which began on Friday, is the largest of its kind in history with over 400 registered athletes from 22 countries. /Chinanews Photo

Organized by the International Dwarf Athletic Federation, the games features multiple events including basketball, soccer and swimming. It has been held every four years since 1993 in an attempt to promote understanding of dwarfism worldwide. /Chinanews Photo