Sports of Ancient China

Sports of Ancient ChinaBy: Maddy Ferry1 IntroductionSportsWere common in Ancient ChinaHad 3 purposesEntertainmentMilitary TrainingFitnessWere presented before the Emperor

2Ancient Chinese Cuju (Similar to American Football)Cuju2500 years oldHeld in Imperial Palace (Ju Chengs Court)2 types: Zhu Qui and Bai DaZhu Qui: performed on Emperors birthdayBai Da: trained military cavaliersCu (to kick) and ju (type of leather ball filled with feathers)Declined during Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

3Ancient Chinese ArcheryArcheryImportant role in Mystic RitualsPray for rain, reduce floods, keep Barbarians off Chinese landsMilitary practiceHorseback during warBow: wooden core, Ox horn, and sinewFaded away

4 Ancient Chinese AcrobatsAcrobatics Important performing artsExistence for past 2,000 years Han Dynasty (221 BC to 220 AD), developed in content and varietyTang Dynasty, all increasedInstruments: Tridents, Wicker Rings, Tables, Chairs, Jars, Plates, and Bowls

5 Changes the Chinese Have Made In Sports Over the YearsChanges in SportsNew China, government added importance to developmentGovernment promoted exchanges50 stadiums and gymnasiumsOlympic games of 1932,1936, and 1948, failed to win medals 23rd Olympic games 15 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronzePromoted in society

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