Ushered in the World's Indigenous Games in Brazil World XI reporter's attention

A Kamayura Indian lets an arrow fly in the archery event, demonstrating a skill used both in competition and in sustaining his family by hunting.

巴西第十一界土著运动会迎来世界记者的关注。There were no fancy jerseys, no short-skirted cheerleaders, no commercial endorsements for these athletes. But the competition was fierce, and so was the cultural pride - and that made Brazil's XI Indigenous Games one of the most watchable events of 2011. Most of the world didn't get to see it, but photographer Eraldo Peres was there to capture the action.

Competitors from 38 ethnic groups came together for the XI Indigenous Games, including this Tapirape Indian spear thrower. 

A Kamayura Indian practices traditional fishing during the Indigenous Games on the island of Porto Real in the city of Porto Nacional, Brazil last month.

Local fans turned out to watch as competitors challenged each other in disciplines like archery, spear throwing, canoeing and swimming.

A young member of the Rikibaktsa tribe watches the games.