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The Other Olympics: Four Standouts at the Chengdu World Games
From fistball to drone racing, China has put these non-Olympic sports into the spotlight
We Went to a Pro Wrestling Match in Beijing, But...
Why would people pay good money to watch scripted fights? Follow us as we dive deep into China’s rising pro wrestling scene.
Pool’s Big Break Among China’s Youth
Once dismissed as a pastime for dropouts and gangs, pool has clawed its way back to become a booming pursuit among amateurs and professionals alike, driven by social media, grassroots clubs, and national campaigns
The Olympic Pipe Dream of China’s Sports Majors
Students of sports majors face the tough reality of limited job opportunities after graduation
Paris Roundup: China Brings Home 40 Olympic Gold Medals
China tied the US for most gold medals at the just-concluded Paris Olympics. Here are some of the team’s most notable wins.
The Mermaid: How China’s First Female Olympian Paid the Price of Fame
Yeung Sau-king was the first female athlete to represent China at the 1936 Olympics (and also a journalist and spy), but not even medals could protect her from tabloid rumors and misogyny
Nine Chinese Athletes to Watch at the Paris Olympics
TWOC editors have rounded up a list of Chinese athletes you’ll want to keep an eye on at the 33rd Olympic Games
Zhang Weili and China’s Upcoming Fight of the Century
How will the first all-Chinese title fight in UFC history impact China’s MMA community?
Defending the Field: China’s Female Sports Fans Struggle for Inclusion
Faced with harassment in stadiums and online, female fans of soccer and basketball struggle to find a safe space for their hobby
Hills to Hashtags: Could Trail Running be China’s Next Online Trend?
Despite the cost, dangers, and fitness requirements, trail running is slowly becoming a trendy sport on social media
