Given a sporting chance
Diverse range of niche and regional disciplines find favor on a global stage
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-08-15 10:24
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After watching her sport contested against blue-glass walls employing low-cost, recyclable materials, World Squash Federation president Zena Wooldridge was left intrigued. "The venue is superb, with high-quality courts. Players are going home with wonderful memories of Chengdu," she said.
Some sports with Chinese origin are also making their presence felt among the global audience. Modern dragon boat racing, now featuring lightweight craft and mixed-gender crews, drew strong competition.
