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The Mermaid: How China’s First Female Olympian Paid the Price of Fame
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 protect her from tabloid rumors and misogyny
Acrobats, Tai Chi, Kids: What Makes a Chinese Opening Ceremony?
From celebrations of workers at the 1959 National Games to vast displays of technological prowess during this year’s Asian Games, China’s opening ceremonies have evolved dramatically over time
Four Olympic-Worthy Sports from Ancient China
Could China take the gold in pot-tossing and horn-clashing?
How China Ended 30 Years in the Olympics Wilderness
In 1984, the PRC defied a Soviet boycott to attend its first Olympics in 32 years
How China’s First Olympian Inspired a Nation at War
In 1932, Liu Changchun won no medals, but he did gain China recognition on the world stage
Wu Chuanyu: The PRC’s First Olympic Athlete
The “flying fish” swimmer who became the PRC’s first Olympic competitor in 1952
Shame and blame mar National Games
Mascot malaise and plagiarism—the Chinese National Games open in Tianjin
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