EDUCATION, SPORTS

The Olympic Pipe Dream of China’s Sports Majors

Students of sports majors face the tough reality of limited job opportunities after graduation

SPORTS

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.

FEMINISM, SPORTS

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

SPORTS

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

SPORTS

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?

SPORTS

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

SPORTS

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

SPORTS

Hype and Drama at China’s Viral Village Soccer Championships

The recently concluded “Village Super League” championships in Guizhou have showcased local food, unique performances, and amateur soccer players from all walks of life

SPORTS

Deadly Summit: Why Chinese Climbers Flock to the World’s Highest Peak

Despite the dangers and exorbitant cost, Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering the Earth’s highest mountain

SPORTS

China’s Team Didn’t Make the World Cup, But These Fans Did

Sneaking out of lockdown, paying small fortunes, and contracting Covid: the travails of Chinese soccer fans at the FIFA World Cup