Pole dancers from 14 different countries have taken part in the World Pole Dancing Championships here in Beijing.

25-year-old Russian Galina Musina won this year's event.

"I am so happy and I am very surprised that I won. It's my dream. I hope pole dancing can become more popular. It's a nice sport and I wish more dancers start this sport and it becomes an Olympic sport."

Around 50 women, as well as men, from countries including U.K., Russia, Argetina, Ukraine, Chile, Philippines and host China took part in this year's competition.

Pole dancing has been increasing in popularity in China.

It's estimated around 100-thousand people have signed on for pole dancing lessons here in China.