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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?

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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