Busy young professionals turn to sport to boost social circles
China DailyA contestant competes at a frisbee event in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, in August. CHINA DAILY Eyes on the ball Nearly three-quarters of people aged under 35 are open to making friends through sports activities, according to a report on sports socializing consumption released by JD's Consumption and Industry Development Research Institute in March. The study found that 73.7 percent of young respondents welcomed sports as a social avenue, with this figure jumping to 86.2 percent among extroverted personalities. In the bustling heart of Shanghai's Lujiazui area, the outdoor tennis hub — co-founded by 31-year-old coach Qin Yun in March — prioritizes expert professional coaching and members' privacy demands. Banks Tennis started out by hosting lively social events, from brand partnerships with tennis-themed activities to festive holiday tournaments.
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Busy young professionals turn to sport to boost social circles
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