Once seen as a pastime for retired grandpas, birdwatching has taken off among China’s overworked young people, prompting them to rethink how they wan…
Dominant for club and country on the pitch, Erling Haaland has become a Chinese internet icon for his rare mix of humor, authenticity, and ease
A decade on, armored combat, a niche historical battle sport, is starting to make ripples in the country despite its high barrier to entry
At Jinan’s annual winter swimming competition, participants from across China and around the world plunge into icy waters, as a sport practiced mostl…
China’s urban youths are recasting fishing, an ancient activity associated with retirees, into modern struggles and philosophies
From fistball to drone racing, China has put these non-Olympic sports into the spotlight
Why would people pay good money to watch scripted fights? Follow us as we dive deep into China’s rising pro wrestling scene.
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, …
Students of sports majors face the tough reality of limited job opportunities after graduation
China tied the US for most gold medals at the just-concluded Paris Olympics. Here are some of the team’s most notable wins.
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 protec…
TWOC editors have rounded up a list of Chinese athletes you’ll want to keep an eye on at the 33rd Olympic Games
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