Have you ever played on a swing in the park? 🌳 Well, imagine swinging so high that you can touch a bell above you! That’s exactly what athletes from China’s Hunan Province did at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities. 🚀
On Monday, the Hunan team swung their way to the top, winning the swinging competition in the 55-kilogram weight class. They beat the team from Jilin Province, who had been champions for a long time! 🏆
But this isn’t just any swinging. Competitive swinging is a thrilling sport where athletes try to reach bells placed high on a stand, using the least number of attempts. It’s a lot more challenging (and a bit scarier!) than swinging at the playground. 😲
Did you know? Swinging has been a fun activity for centuries, starting as a way to relax. Over time, it became a challenging sport that tests strength, timing, and bravery. In 1986, swinging was officially added to China’s National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities. 🎊
Next time you’re on a swing, imagine you’re soaring like these amazing athletes! Who knows? Maybe you’ll be a swinging champion someday! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
