In pics: camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt

Camels compete with robot jockeys on their backs during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

A camel competes with a robot jockey on its back during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Camels compete with robot jockeys on their backs during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

A camel trainer waits with camels before competing during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Participants compete during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

A participant poses for photos with his camel before a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

A participant gets prepared before a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Participants compete during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Camels compete with robot jockeys on their backs during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)