Once celebrated as “the sport of kings”, polo (马球), a unique sport with ancient roots,
Different cultures developed similar games and, over time, polo evolved
During the 1930s, the modern version of the sport enjoyed a period of
Polo’s noble and warrior-like characteristics have won it many
Published by the Cultural Relics Press, the book gives a detailed introduction to polo in China, with photos of artifacts and events, and an engaging storyline
As
Lifting a spear (矛), Li Jinqi pulled it across her shoulders and spun it quickly. Following her example were 10 peers
Li is a 24-year-old PhD student at Beihang University in Beijing, but she is more
Though very busy with research and coursework, she says practicing martial arts
She has studied various styles including boxing, sword play, and cudgel play, and won several cross-campus martial arts competitions
For Li, martial arts also means more than fitness training. “I don’t think martial arts is about fighting,” she said. “Martial arts is about finding
As younger generations attach more
Nowadays, football is one of the
That football is such
“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death...” said Bill Shankly, who is the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much more important
On September 23, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province,
The Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony was a feast
“It is
With the aim of green Asian Games, traditional fireworks
Chinese products shine among Hangzhou Asian Games participants
Chinese products won the admiration of many foreign participants at the 19h Asian Games, which
Oksana Chusovitina,
Moreover, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) continues to draw international visitors. An athlete from the UAE bought wormwood heating compress packs,
Recently, a poll(民意调查) finds that although almost three in four adults played sports when they
But that decline in interest doesn’t stop parents from encouraging their children to make sports a part of their lives.
And, while most adults no longer play sports
“Sports are an important part of a healthy community. They help children and adults maintain a fit
Simply speaking, a healthy lifestyle is about finding the right balance and making good choices. Some key activities
Exercise is the ultimate way
Eating healthy is also crucial for boosting your metabolism (新陈代谢), building strong bones and teeth, and preventing heart disease and many cancers. It can be difficult to know what to eat, especially when you’re throwing
Make sure you have a regular time to relax and take care of yourself. You needn’t change your previous habits at once. Make small changes each day and your lifestyle will become
RE, a biking lifestyle company in Beijing, runs just one of the city clubs that have started to gather cool bikers together. The company’s shops not only provide bicycle gear (装备) and
Lao Yuan, CEO of RE, told the Global Times that the cycling culture has long existed in China and now a scene
“The positive idea of sports can meet today’s urban (城市的) riders’ longing for
Biking circles are not just connected through shops but also online communities. Taking the RE’s online platform
Such trends can also be seen on social media platforms such as media review site Douban and lifestyle platform Little Red Book, on which experienced riders share
Nowadays, football is one of the most popular sports in
Football is simple and very cheap
Another factor behind
What’s more, it has become one of the
Cheer leading is an organized activity in which the participants cheer for their team
Many people associate cheer leading with the United States, since the sport is most widely practiced in this nation. The roots of cheer leading began in the 1880s, when crowds at university sports games started shouting out cheers
The energy and enthusiasm cheerleaders bring into the game make the players feel supported and