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
Remembering China’s Fleeting Moment in World Cup History
For one short period in 2001 and 2002, China’s men’s soccer team was the pride of a jubilant nation
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Below the Surface: How Divers Navigate Bans and Travel Restrictions to Pursue their Passion
Scuba divers seek more opportunities to practice their sport in Chinese waters...safely
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Play Like a Girl: How Women Forge New Communities Through Sport
Frisbee, rock-climbing, and other trendy pastimes are seeing growing interest from women, who make their own community in these sports
The Traditional Chinese Sports Enjoying Modern Revivals
Hovering bamboo discs, flying feathers, twisty harvest dance...Some of China’s traditional sports still enjoy a modern following, even internationally
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Imported Talent: Do Naturalized Athletes Help or Hinder China’s Sports Programs?
Naturalized athletes are becoming increasingly common in China’s sports programs, but will they help develop domestic talent?
China’s Road to Winter Paralympic Glory
How China went from one medal to topping the medal table in 20 years of Winter Paralympic participation
Hitting the Slopes: Where to Ski in China?
One of China’s top destinations for snow sports, Jilin is full of world-class ski resorts you shouldn’t miss
From Boycott to Host: China’s Road to the Winter Olympics
How China went from boycotting the Games in the 1950s to hosting it in 2022, and how its athletes trained to compete
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