China
Dragon boat racing dates back about 2000 years ago and remains a traditional event held around China every year. There is evidence that Cuju, the prototype of football, was invented in China during the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC before it spread all over the world to form the modern game. From the Song dynasty onwards, T'ai chi ch'uan and similar qigong martial arts activities became popular in China.
Modern sports appeared in China at the beginning of the 20th century, largely under the influence of the American YMCA and Chinese reformers interested in adopting and adapting physical education models from the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The People's Republic of China (PRC) emphasizes sports and the government funds and trains, talented youngsters, into professional players, especially beginning in the mid-20th century. Ping pong is one of the biggest amateur recreational sports with an estimated 200 million players. Badminton is also well established and popular.
According to CCTV Sports Channel, the gold-medal women's volleyball game of the 2004 Summer Olympics drew the viewership of 30% of TV-owning households; the figure was 18% for China vs. Brazil match in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Football and basketball are also shown on TV.
Popular amateur sports include table tennis, badminton, martial arts, and various forms of the pool. China's professional sports are in their developmental stages. They also may consist of a hacky sack, or ping pong during their free time.
Philipines
Several sports introduced by the Americans in the early 20th century enjoy great popularity in the Philippines. Basketball is particularly prominent, with amateur games occurring regularly in neighborhoods throughout the country. The Philippines has also fielded formidable national teams for the World Basketball Championships. Tennis, golf, and various aquatic sports such as diving and windsurfing are widely practiced.
Filipinos have excelled in various internationally competitive martial arts, including boxing, wushu, and tae kwon do, while local Filipino martial arts traditions have experienced a resurgence since the end of the 20th century. The country has produced champion boxers in competitions hosted by the World Boxing Association, and the Philippines has taken several medals in martial arts in the Asian and Southeast Asian Games.
The Philippines has participated in the Summer Olympic Games since 1924 and the Winter Games since 1972. Filipino athletes generally have been most successful in swimming, boxing, and track and field events.
Uae
Falconry is one of the oldest and well-loved sports in the UAE. Falconry is more of an art than a sport. One needs a lot of patience to train birds and show off their skills. Falconry has also garnered prestige as many rulers of the UAE are also enthusiasts of this traditional sport, and have imported falcons from around the world. These include species like Saker falcons, Altai gyrfalcons, gyrfalcons, Golden eagles, and Houbara bustards. CAMEL RACING
Camel racing in UAE is another traditional sport that Emiratis take pride in. This sporting activity is still popular in the country despite the arrival of modern races and motorsports in the UAE. Al Tallah Racecourse. Al Tallah Camel Racecourse in Sharjah. Local camel racing involves two types of camels: Sudania and Omani. Traditionally, camel riding and racing are part of special events like weddings. However, the sport has also become formalized, with more than a dozen race tracks across the UAE built to international standards including the renowned Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.
BOAT RACING
Traditional ‘dhow’ boat on the shore
The UAE also has its fair share of traditional watersports. Traditional boat racing, for instance, involves spirited competitions between teams as they propel their ‘dhows’ towards the finish line. Boat races usually take place in the cooler months, from October to April.
SALUKI RACING
The Saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Traditional desert hunting expeditions in the UAE used to combine the skills of falcons and Saluki dogs, and today, Saluki racing has become one of the most popular and prized sports in the UAE.
Championships are held by the HHC during the Arab Heritage Saluki Race Festival. Saluki races are held at racetracks such as ÂSweihan, near Abu Dhabi, and Al Marmoom in Dubai. Salukis are some of the fastest dogs in the world and can reach speeds of up to 65kmph, and the winning dogs can bag prizes of up to AED 400k.
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