Medieval combat
Vanquished knight Yasushi Ami from Japan, left, hugs his victor, Christoph Unterbuchschachner from Austria, after their duel at the World Medieval Combat championships.
The competition is based on 14th and 15th century fighting practices using sword, polearm and shield. Teams from 15 countries took part in the competition over the course of a weekend.
A suit of armour hangs from a tent.
A member of the French team stretches.
Members of the United States team practice their moves.
A fighter from the Italian team is sheltered by a teammate's hat as he waits to participate in a long sword duel.
Fighters from Poland, in red, and France, in blue, fight against each other in a "5 vs 5" competition.
Members of the French team rest after a match.
Female fighters from New Zealand and Luxembourg compete in a polearm duel.
Supporters of the German team celebrate a victory.
A fighter from the Spanish team gets help putting on his armour.
A view of the field of combat as night falls.
