English Title: Origins of Chinese Sports
Chinese Title: 中华体育的故事
Author: Asiapac Editorial Board
Illustration: Fu Chunjiang ISBN-10: 981-229-488-0, 9812294880
ISBN-13: 978-981-229-488-3, 9789812294883
Binding: softcover
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight: 270g
Size: 150mm x 210mm
Language: English
Publisher: Asiapac Books
Until the Los Angeles Olympics just over 20 years ago, China had never won an Olympic gold medal; today, she is one of the major medal contenders. China's sudden emergence as a sporting super power came as a surprise to many people. In reality, she has a long history of sports.
Polo, wrestling, soccer, diving, acrobatics, martial arts, archery, marathon races, tug of war, swimming, ice skating, and weight lifting were all popular sports in ancient China. Some sports were invented by the Chinese; others such as polo and marathon-style racing were developed by the different ethnic groups on the borders of the country and became popular within China as well.
This book will enhance your appreciation of China as a sports nation and champion. Take a journey to rediscover the origins of various sports through Chinese history.
