ironbadger Posted August 17, 2004 at 02:51 PM Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 at 02:51 PM In watching the Olympics I wasn't surprised to see China doing well but was surprised to see their rowing crew's performance, praticularly the women's double sculls. Is Rowing a popular sport in China? Do Universities or Schools have Rowing teams? I can't imagine that it's the sport of choice for young Chinese women and men or am I totally wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibo77 Posted August 24, 2004 at 08:15 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 at 08:15 PM Rowing is a very popular pasttime in China. Have you heard of the dragonboat races? -Shibo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lu Posted September 1, 2004 at 12:42 PM Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 at 12:42 PM I would have liked to row when I was in China, but I never heard of any rowing clubs there. I know about dragon boat races, but is there any rowing (the type that they do in the Olympics) in China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbadger Posted September 2, 2004 at 04:06 AM Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 at 04:06 AM That's what I'm wondering. I'm in Beijing just now and would really like to join a rowing club but it seems that its not a widespread activity even in the capital - perhaps in light of it hosting the 2008 games the sport might take off. Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibo77 Posted September 5, 2004 at 08:01 PM Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 at 08:01 PM Rowing clubs, I'm not sure of that. But go to Beihai (North Lake), and you can rent a boat and paddle away. I'm sure there are some professional rowing clubs. -Shibo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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