10-year-old Guizhou girl goes viral for martial arts balance

4 weeks, 1 day ago

82-year-old woman dances to Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu on stage. Wholesome video

An 82-year-old woman has impressed the internet with her graceful dance performance on legendary singer Geeta Dutt’s iconic track Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu. The short video, shared by Instagram user Rajni, has garnered over 10 million views, with the text on the clip proudly stating, “She is 82 years old.” The video features Kanchan Mala, elegantly dressed in a …

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1 month ago

Karate Kid who ‘never says never’

New Indian Express

KHAMMAM: In 2016, Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal inspired and entertained millions with the tale of a father empowering his daughters to win medals for India. In a similar story, 18-year-old Chandana Kondapalli, hailing from the remote Gundala mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, inspired by her father’s skills in karate is striving to bring laurels to the country at the Asian Games …

Her Father Chandana Karate District Inspired

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China Focus: China seeks balance of books and sports for children's fitter future

China Daily

BEIJING -- With her roller skates on, elbow and knee pads secured, and helmet snugly fastened, 7-year-old Yunkai was ready for her lesson. "She loves roller skating and won't stop pestering her mother and me to take her out to exercise after school," Yang said. As a result, parents feel compelled to invest significantly in their children's academic performance from …

Education China Exercise Children Parents Students School

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China Focus: China seeks balance of books and sports for children's fitter future

China Daily

BEIJING -- With her roller skates on, elbow and knee pads secured, and helmet snugly fastened, 7-year-old Yunkai was ready for her lesson. "She loves roller skating and won't stop pestering her mother and me to take her out to exercise after school," Yang said. As a result, parents feel compelled to invest significantly in their children's academic performance from …

Education China Exercise Children Parents Students School

Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

China Daily

Liu No-yu coaches a student during a dance class at her studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. ZHOU HUIYING/CHINA DAILY Despite it being over 3,000 kilometers from her hometown in Taiwan, Liu No-yu has decided to settle in Northeast China's Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, to pursue her dreams. "I've never felt such warmth in any other city before," Liu said …

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

China Daily

Liu No-yu coaches a student during a dance class at her studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. ZHOU HUIYING/CHINA DAILY Despite it being over 3,000 kilometers from her hometown in Taiwan, Liu No-yu has decided to settle in Northeast China's Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, to pursue her dreams. "I've never felt such warmth in any other city before," Liu said …

Dance Taiwan Studio Liu Harbin

Ties that bind: Kung fu, food, language learning

China Daily

A student completes Chinese homework at Hamdan Bin Rashid Boys School. The enthusiasm for China, its people and its language is also felt at Hamdan Bin Rashid Boys School in Dubai, where more than 300 students in the ninth and 10th grades are studying Mandarin. Abdulla Mohammad Ali Aldarmaki, a 10th-grade student, says: "I started learning Chinese because I thought …

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Ties that bind: Kung fu, food, language learning

China Daily

A student completes Chinese homework at Hamdan Bin Rashid Boys School. The enthusiasm for China, its people and its language is also felt at Hamdan Bin Rashid Boys School in Dubai, where more than 300 students in the ninth and 10th grades are studying Mandarin. Abdulla Mohammad Ali Aldarmaki, a 10th-grade student, says: "I started learning Chinese because I thought …

China Chinese

2 months, 2 weeks ago

She Boxing Champion Zhong Tuanyu: Preserving Tradition, Promoting Rural Vitalization in Her Village

China Daily

She boxing, a deeply ingrained martial art among the She ethnic group, is a vital part of the village of Jindouyang in Kangcuo She ethnic township of Fuan city in East China's Fujian province. Zhong Tuanyu, a Party chief and deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), is committed to preserving and promoting She martial arts by establishing She martial …

Law Culture Community Social Issues

2 months, 2 weeks ago

She Boxing Champion Zhong Tuanyu: Preserving Tradition, Empowering Village Through Kungfu

China Daily

A renowned She ethnic martial arts practitioner and NPC deputy, Zhong Tuanyu, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of She boxing. Through her efforts, she has successfully established She martial arts classes and led the compilation of textbooks on traditional She routines. These initiatives not only enhance the martial arts experience but also integrate it with rural …

Law Culture Community Social Issues

2 months, 2 weeks ago

She Boxing Champion Zhong Tuanyu: Preserving Tradition, Empowering Village Growth

China Daily

A dedicated NPC deputy, Zhong Tuanyu, is committed to preserving and promoting She ethnic martial arts in her village. She actively engages in initiatives to enhance the influence of She ethnic culture, blending martial arts practice with elements of sports and dance. Zhong envisions expanding the reach of She boxing beyond the village, intertwining it with rural vitalization efforts. She …

Law Culture Community Social Issues

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha Empower Young Girls With Jiu-Jitsu Champions' Self-Defense Workshop

News 18

Bollywood actors Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha empower young girls with a self-defense workshop led by world champions Andressa Citra and Lucas Valente. The initiative, organized by MukkaMaar, a non-profit dedicated to teaching girls self-defense, brought together young girls from the NGO and world-class athletes to inspire and educate them in self-defense techniques. The workshop focused on Jiu-Jitsu, offering the …

Entertainment Law Crime Women's Empowerment

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Taoist temple exercise helps city workers relieve stress

The Independent

Young white-collar workers in Beijing can easily find themselves frazzled by the pressure of their day-to-day jobs and the fast pace of city life. “Therefore, our master suggested using some health preservation exercises for the public to learn and improve, and baduanjin became the exercise offered as a public welfare class at the temple.” People attend the baduanjin exercise class …

Exercise Temple Deng Stress Young Baduanjin Taoist

2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Toddler to Top: Shraddha Rangarh's Journey to Martial Arts Domination

New Indian Express

Shraddha Rangarh, a 20-year-old from India, has made the country proud by winning a gold medal in the Senior Female Musical Form Hard Style category at the 2024 Wako World Cup in Uzbekistan. She also won three silvers at the 2024 Delhi Olympic Games and the Khelo India Women's Kickboxing League 2023-2024. Her story is an inspiration, as she faced …

Entertainment Sports Women's Sports Martial Arts

4 months, 1 week ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-04 Large | Medium | Small Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry …

Liu Liu Yu

4 months, 1 week ago

Going with the flow

China Daily

Xiong Bin, a member of the Miao ethnic group, performs single bamboo drifting with two young residents of Chishui on the Datong River, a tributary of the Chishui River. "Although I can't do it anymore, I will lead this team well and pass on the legacy of single bamboo drifting to young people," he says. As a local intangible cultural …

Young People His Team Peng Single Bamboo

4 months, 4 weeks ago

13-year-old Chinese girl performs Bharatanatyam in China, scripts history with her dance

Hindustan Times

A 13-year-old Chinese girl scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in China, a landmark in the journey of the ancient Indian dance form that is gaining popularity in the neighbouring country. Lei Muzi made her solo dance debut here on Sunday in front of the celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer Leela Samson, Indian diplomats and a large audience of Chinese fans. …

China Indian Chinese Pti Jin Lei Arangetram

5 months ago

Where innovation meets inclusivity

China Daily

Susan St. Denis, a 26-year-old US student at Tsinghua University. "I would say the Olympics is getting more and more diverse," said Stefanie Perner, a 21-year-old German student at Tsinghua University and a passionate skateboarder. Showcasing skateboarding at a huge event like the Olympics would help people accept this sport and see the beauty in it." One such principle involves …

Olympics Sport Olympic Chinese Tsinghua University Chinese Martial Arts Innovation Meets

5 months, 1 week ago

Tai Tzu, greatness and a story of near major misses

Hindustan Times

Normally, if you’ve just beaten one of the best, if not the very best, players of your generation, that too at a stage like the Olympics, you’d be elated, celebrating with your team. I must do it this time because I don’t know about the next four years, whether I can play the next Olympics,” said an emotional Ratchanok, who …

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5 months, 1 week ago

An unwavering aim

China Daily

Her impassive facial expression, the panda hanging from her bag and, of course, her white hair clip. Everything about China's shooting star Huang Yuting has come under scrutiny among her growing legion of fans since the 17-year-old prodigy, alongside her partner Sheng Lihao, claimed the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Paris Olympics on …

Training School Olympic Lin Her Father Huang Huangyan

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Breathing life into a childhood dream

China Daily

Matt Jane poses for a group photo with his students and family members in front of his Temple in north London in 2021. "People often say you should do a movie, that would be great, but I am living the real-life version of it, that's more meaningful than making a movie," the British kung fu master said. "Many people have …

London China Life Young Chinese Temple Jane

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Breathing life into a childhood dream

China Daily

Matt Jane poses for a group photo with his students and family members in front of his Temple in north London in 2021. "People often say you should do a movie, that would be great, but I am living the real-life version of it, that's more meaningful than making a movie," the British kung fu master said. "Many people have …

London China Life Young Chinese Temple Jane

6 months ago

A Brazilian's love on martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine

China Daily

Gabriel de Moraes Neto practices martial arts at a park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, July 4, 2024. Inspired by Bruce Lee's Kung Fu at young age, Gabriel developed an interest in Chinese martial arts and began to receive systematic training in 1999. As his understanding of martial arts and traditional Chinese culture deepened, he named himself …

Arts China Martial Arts Brazil Chinese Chinese Medicine Brazilian

6 months ago

A Brazilian's love on martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine

China Daily

Gabriel de Moraes Neto practices martial arts at a park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, July 4, 2024. Inspired by Bruce Lee's Kung Fu at young age, Gabriel developed an interest in Chinese martial arts and began to receive systematic training in 1999. As his understanding of martial arts and traditional Chinese culture deepened, he named himself …

Arts China Martial Arts Brazil Chinese Medicine Brazilian Gabriel

6 months, 1 week ago

In China, This Instructor Is Under Fire For ‘Brutal’ Military-style Swimming Sessions

News 18

A video showing a camp instructor forcibly dunking an 11-year-old boy’s head underwater during a swimming session has gone viral. The 11-year-old boy was forced to attempt swimming with his wrists tied behind his back by a camp counsellor, according to leaked footage from the training camp obtained by the South China Morning Post. China military-style training camp under fire …

Training China Children Swimming Camp Scmp

6 months, 1 week ago

Wushu in Iraq helps martial arts grow stronger

China Daily

In a wushu club located in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq, over 100 Chinese martial arts enthusiasts clad in training attire are diligently practicing wushu routines, each strike executed with power, precision and thunderous short yells. "To master Chinese martial arts, one must understand the culture and philosophy behind it," he explains. "Just like an Arab proverb says, 'Seek …

Arts Martial Arts Martial Chinese Kung Wushu

7 months ago

Hidden depths

China Daily

Chinese freediver Ning Jingyu sets a national record in women's Constant Weight Freediving at the 2024 CMAS World Cup in the Philippines in May, reaching a depth of 101 meters. Progressing from 40 to 50, then 60 and 70, by the end of 2022, Ning was able to reach a depth of 80 meters, which prompted her decision to participate …

Philippines Ning

7 months, 2 weeks ago

14-year-old Jinan girl skateboards closer to her Paris Olympic dream

China Daily

Jinan girl Cui Chenxi placed fifth in the skateboarding women's street final at the Olympic Qualifying Series in Shanghai on May 19, earning her 127,466 valuable points, boosting her world ranking to eighth and increasing her chances of qualifying for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Cui, who started skateboarding at the age of 10, won the gold medal in the …

Olympic Games Cui Paris Olympic Jinan Skateboarding

7 months, 2 weeks ago

14-year-old Jinan girl skateboards closer to her Paris Olympic dream

China Daily

Jinan girl Cui Chenxi placed fifth in the skateboarding women's street final at the Olympic Qualifying Series in Shanghai on May 19, earning her 127,466 valuable points, boosting her world ranking to eighth and increasing her chances of qualifying for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Cui, who started skateboarding at the age of 10, won the gold medal in the …

Olympic Cui Paris Olympic Jinan Street Skateboarding

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic qualifier boosts youth's passion for sport

China Daily

People try rock climbing in an exhibition area at the venue for the Paris Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The ongoing Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, besides providing berths at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, has triggered the younger generation's passion for the four fast-rising street-style sports. The four-day sporting gala features professional competitions …

Children Sport Young Shanghai Zhang Oqs Skateboarding

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic qualifier boosts youth's passion for sport

China Daily

People try rock climbing in an exhibition area at the venue for the Paris Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The ongoing Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, besides providing berths at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, has triggered the younger generation's passion for the four fast-rising street-style sports. The four-day sporting gala features professional competitions …

Children Sport Young Shanghai Zhang Oqs Skateboarding

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Youngsters becoming more fitness-conscious

China Daily

Joggers run at Anlong Limestone Resort, a park dedicated to mountain outdoor sports in Qianxinan prefecture, Guizhou province, in December. LIU CHAOFU/FOR CHINA DAILY For centuries, the concept of yangsheng — a Taoist and traditional Chinese approach to self-care and maintaining good health — has mainly been popular among retirees and the elderly. A survey on consumer habits jointly released …

Health Chinese

8 months ago

八段锦 Chinese guide to the eight steps to healthy living

China Daily

八段锦 Chinese guide to the eight steps to healthy living At the Exhibition Hall of Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture in the Main Media Centre of the Asian Games, a woman practices baduanjin, a traditional Chinese form of aerobics, by following the images on the screen. Baduanjin, also known as Eight Pieces of Brocade, doesn't demand much space or time and …

Chinese Movement Baduanjin Shì This Movement Brocade Eight Pieces

8 months, 1 week ago

Tibetan folk dance unites youth with charm

China Daily

While square dancing is a popular pastime for seniors across much of China, in the southwestern Xizang autonomous region, young people are fervently embracing their heritage, amidst the stunning backdrop of traditional Tibetan folk dance, Guozhuang. For 18-year-old Kunzang Wangdu, sharing his passion for Guozhuang dance is as simple as posting dance videos on social media. I have posted my …

Social Media Dance Dance Videos Tibetan Folk

8 months, 1 week ago

French martial arts enthusiasts get a kick out of China experience

China Daily

GUIYANG — With sunlight glinting on the leaves of trees and the running water in a brook at the world heritage site of Mount Fanjingshan, 62-year-old Yves Perrin sat beside the water wearing tai chi clothes, practicing traditional qigong breathing exercises. Between April 7 and 19, a group of 50 French martial arts enthusiasts visited Guizhou province to practice tai …

France China French Tai Chinese Culture Tai Chi Qigong

8 months, 1 week ago

French martial arts enthusiasts get a kick out of China experience

China Daily

GUIYANG — With sunlight glinting on the leaves of trees and the running water in a brook at the world heritage site of Mount Fanjingshan, 62-year-old Yves Perrin sat beside the water wearing tai chi clothes, practicing traditional qigong breathing exercises. Between April 7 and 19, a group of 50 French martial arts enthusiasts visited Guizhou province to practice tai …

France China French Chinese Tai Chinese Culture Tai Chi

9 months ago

Huzhou Qingquan Martial Arts and Culture School

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn British students learn martial arts at the International Humanities Exchange Center of Huzhou Qingquan Martial Arts and Culture School. The International Humanities Exchange Center of Huzhou Qingquan Martial Arts and Culture School is situated in the Lanxiangshan Scenic Area of Changxing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Meanwhile, the martial arts cultural research and study base covers an area …

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9 months, 1 week ago

US teenagers make friends in China through martial arts

China Daily

US teenagers train with kung fu fans at the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing on March 19, 2024. When members of the martial arts team of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports pulled quickly on wires, Kelpman rose into the air and experienced the feeling of being a "chivalrous woman" in a kung fu movie. …

Arts Friendship China School Martial Arts Friends Junior

9 months, 1 week ago

US teenagers make friends in China through martial arts

China Daily

US teenagers train with kung fu fans at the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing on March 19, 2024. When members of the martial arts team of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports pulled quickly on wires, Kelpman rose into the air and experienced the feeling of being a "chivalrous woman" in a kung fu movie. …

Arts Friendship China School Martial Arts Friends Junior

9 months, 1 week ago

Young girl breaks free, defying limitations

China Daily

The photo shows Li Wenya, a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, running without an assistive device during a school's sports event. Recently, an online video showing a girl with cerebral palsy from Chongqing breaking free from her assistive device and managing to reach the finish line in a school sports meeting has moved many netizens. Last year, the school also …

School Girl Cheng Her Daughter Wenya

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fighting spirit drives dancer's ambition

China Daily

Scenes from the dance drama Wing Chun, featuring dancer Zhang Yashu, who has won accolades for her performance in the production by the Shenzhen Opera & Dance Theatre. When Zhang Yashu performed the four-minute dance piece, Wing Chun, during China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala — one of the most-watched TV shows in China, which aired on Lunar New Year's …

Dance China Drama Martial Arts Zhang Her Body Wing

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fighting spirit drives dancer's ambition

China Daily

Scenes from the dance drama Wing Chun, featuring dancer Zhang Yashu, who has won accolades for her performance in the production by the Shenzhen Opera & Dance Theatre. When Zhang Yashu performed the four-minute dance piece, Wing Chun, during China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala — one of the most-watched TV shows in China, which aired on Lunar New Year's …

Dance China Drama Martial Arts Zhang Her Body Dancers

9 months, 3 weeks ago

A show of fighting spirit

China Daily

A performer from Nanshan Yingge dance team and employees at Burlington Arcade pose in London. At 30, he is the oldest among the London squad and considered "old" for a Yingge dancer, with most of the visiting team members aged between 25 and 28. Since 2017, Chen Laifa has assisted Nanshan Primary School in setting up and running a voluntary …

London Yingge Troupe Chen Laifa Dance Learning

10 months ago

Women transform their lives through workouts

China Daily

Kong Meiying gives professional training advice to a client at her gym in Tianjin. "Even after they acquired strength training and fitness skills, they went to the treadmill first every time they came to exercise, but they never walked into the strength training area alone until I went with them," Kong said. "If I hadn't come with them, they might …

Training Weight Chen Kong Gym Clients Tianjin

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese swimmer Tang rises to claim first swimming worlds title

China Daily

Tang Qianting clinched her first World Aquatics Championships title in the women's 100m breaststroke event on Tuesday night. DOHA -- Tang Qianting clinched her first World Aquatics Championships title in the women's 100m breaststroke event on Tuesday night, despite not initially knowing she had won. At the 2021 FINA World Swimming Championships, 17-year-old Tang performed remarkably well, successfully bringing home …

China World Swimming Championships Chinese Tang 100M

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tai Tzu Ying: Flowing game, humble to a fault

Hindustan Times

As unassuming as she is in real life, Tai Tzu Ying maintains the same demeanor on court. Probably the most skilful player badminton has seen in the recent past, Tai Tzu was poetry in motion the last week in New Delhi, returning to India for the first time in eight years. With arguably the most beautiful game on the circuit, …

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