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Celebrating National Fitness Day with ancient sports
Updated: Aug 8, 2026
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From graceful dances to archery, cuju (the ancient predecessor of football), and polo matches, people in ancient China participated in diverse sports — and had fun doing it!
On this Chinese National Fitness Day on Aug 8, why not take inspiration from the past? Step into history, get moving, and discover how sports have connected people across generations.
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