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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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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
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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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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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Fit by Bit
The sharing economy takes on China’s fitness industry, amid concerns over gym memberships and reliability
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