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
China’s Shaky Esports Future
Hopes are high for China at the Asian Games 2022 in the newly-added esports category, but some worry the country’s gaming regulations will cripple long-term prospects
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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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Para-Prejudices: The Struggle for More Inclusive Sports
Despite leading the world in sporting achievements, China’s para-athletes struggle for recognition and inclusion
Chinese Winter Olympians to Watch
Athletes in these five sports have a shot at gold during the Beijing Winter Olympic Games
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