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Sports of Ancient China. By: Maddy Ferry. Introduction. Sports Were common in Ancient China Had 3 purposes Entertainment Military Training Fitness Were presented before the Emperor. Ancient Chinese Cuju (Similar to American Football). Cuju 2500 years old
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Sports of Ancient China By: Maddy Ferry
Introduction Sports • Were common in Ancient China • Had 3 purposes • Entertainment • Military Training • Fitness • Were presented before the Emperor
Ancient Chinese Cuju (Similar to American Football) Cuju • 2500 years old • Held in Imperial Palace (Ju Chengs’ Court) • 2 types: Zhu Qui and Bai Da • Zhu Qui: performed on Emperor’s birthday • BaiDa: trained military cavaliers • “Cu” (to kick) and “ju” (type of leather ball filled with feathers) • Declined during Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Ancient Chinese Archery Archery • Important role in Mystic Rituals • Pray for rain, reduce floods, keep Barbarians off Chinese lands • Military practice • Horseback during war • Bow: wooden core, Ox horn, and sinew • Faded away
Ancient Chinese Acrobats Acrobatics • Important performing arts • Existence for past 2,000 years • Han Dynasty (221 BC to 220 AD), developed in content and variety • Tang Dynasty, all increased • Instruments: Tridents, Wicker Rings, Tables, Chairs, Jars, Plates, and Bowls
Changes the Chinese Have Made In Sports Over the Years Changes in Sports • New China, government added importance to development • Government promoted exchanges • 50 stadiums and gymnasiums • Olympic games of 1932,1936, and 1948, failed to win medals • 23rd Olympic games 15 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze • Promoted in society
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