Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship
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Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship

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A woman learns about tiles during a Mahjong class for foreigners in Chengdu in 2017. Part of daily life Born in Wuhan, Hubei province, Deng began playing mahjong in the 1960s during her lunch breaks. After moving to Canada in 2011 to be with her daughter, she wasted little time becoming part of the local mahjong scene. "I play mahjong every day; it has become an integral part of my daily life," she said. "We wanted to bring mahjong to North America because there are so many mahjong fans here, especially among the Chinese diaspora," Max Ma, chairman of the Canada MCR Sports Association, told China Daily.

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Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship
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Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship

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Players compete in the 7th World Mahjong Championship in Mississauga, Canada, on Oct 12. Not even a painful knee could deter 83-year-old Deng Wenfeng from competing in the 7th World Mahjong Championship, which was held recently in North America for the first time. Hosted by the World Mahjong Organization and organized by the Canada MCR Sports Association, the event brought …

Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship
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Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship

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Players compete during the 7th World Mahjong Championship in Mississauga, Canada, on Oct 12. International appeal Alex Levin, a 59-year-old software developer and mahjong enthusiast who was born in Russia and has been living in Canada for more than 20 years, was part of the Canadian team. "Mahjong has been a big part of my life for the last eight …

Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship
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Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship

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Two judges review the result of a game during the 7th World Mahjong Championship in Mississauga, Canada, on Oct 12. "We are committed to promoting the Olympic spirit and advocating a healthy, scientific and friendly mahjong culture," Zhang Yanying, director of the World Mahjong Organization secretariat, told China Daily. "With many European countries already hosting, we saw an opportunity to …

Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship
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Mahjong extends global reach as Canada hosts world championship

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A man learns how to play mahjong during a class taught in English in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in 2017. Gao said mahjong has become an indispensable part of his life, although he just started playing international standard mahjong last year. "I've been playing mahjong for over 30 years," said Gao. Gao said that playing mahjong at a competitive level requires …

Canada Embraces Mahjong, Expanding Global Reach in World Championship
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Canada Embraces Mahjong, Expanding Global Reach in World Championship

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The popularity of mahjong has grown rapidly, with the game now played in more than 40 countries. Canada's enthusiasm for the sport has led to the game's expansion into the Western world, with the WMO planning to expand into South America and Southeast Asia. The WMO also aims to use digital platforms to make mahjong more accessible to young people, …

Mahjong Grandma Takes on the World in Canada
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Mahjong Grandma Takes on the World in Canada

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The 7th World Mahjong Championship, held in Mississauga, Canada, attracted more than 160 contestants from 17 countries and regions. The event showcased the resilience and determination of players of all ages, with the oldest participant being 83-year-old Deng Wenfeng competing fiercely. Despite a painful knee, she refused to miss the opportunity to compete, demonstrating the spirit of the game and …

Mahjong game: How your grandma’s favorite pastime became the new hot hobby.
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Mahjong game: How your grandma’s favorite pastime became the new hot hobby.

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I first learned to play mahjong at an entertainment industry mixer. #themahjongline https://t.co/ZT044qMIpR pic.twitter.com/KowpsVwFuL — Grace Meng January 5, 2021 “ reignited people’s love for because if we don’t do something about it, this game is going to become someone else’s,” Samuel Wang, a co-founder of L.A. Mahjong League, told me. “Mahjong is this pastime that represents play and downtime, …

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