Hey there! Have you ever thought about how sports can bring us closer to nature? 🌳 Well, Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Abdusalam Abdurexit sure has! 🏀
Abdusalam, who plays for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, recently shared his thoughts about ethnic sports and their connection with the great outdoors. 🐎
“Actually, ethnic sports activities are quite natural, such as wrestling and horse riding,” he said. “In my hometown of Altay, where the snow season is long, we often play football and wrestle in the snow. ❄️ And this past summer, when I went on a road trip, I rode horses as well. 🐴 I think these sports are more connected to nature, without the constraints of specific venues or rigid rules, which I believe is really great.”
Isn’t that cool? 🤩 Imagine playing football in the snow or riding horses through beautiful landscapes! These activities are part of the traditional customs of China’s ethnic minorities and are featured in the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China. 🇨🇳
This year’s Games are taking place in Sanya, a city in the southern province of Hainan. Some events, like equestrian competitions, have already kicked off in Xinjiang, the region where Abdusalam is from. 🏇
So next time you’re out playing sports, maybe try embracing the natural world around you, just like Abdusalam does! 🌟
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CBA MVP Abdusalam: Ethnic sports are more connected with nature
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