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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?
Rolling Past Retirement: The Seniors Fighting For Space to Skate
Roller skating is a way to stay fit, meet friends, and rebel against social norms for this group of retirees in Hangzhou
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
Backpedaling the History of Bicycles in China
The story of the two-wheeler’s rise and fall—and comeback—in the “Kingdom of Bicycles”
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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
‘Speed’ Dating on the Frisbee Field
Fed up with traditional matchmaking, young Chinese turn to Ultimate Frisbee, roleplaying games, and other social events to find love
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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Taking the Field: Bringing Sports to Every Village
Village sports programs try to get all people in China exercising—with mixed results
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The Trails and Tribulations of China's Outdoors Boom
Chinese are embracing outdoor sports, but safety measures fail to keep pace
Fit by Bit
The sharing economy takes on China’s fitness industry, amid concerns over gym memberships and reliability
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