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Brief introduction to the history of traditional health care sports

Sports in this era show two outstanding characteristics: first, it can be said that this period is a period of great summary of ancient sports; Second, the number of people participating in sports activities has increased rapidly, which is an unprecedented period of active folk sports.

Although ancient sports in China faced challenges several times, it was always passed on, showing great regenerative ability. The ancient sports culture in China was jointly created by all ethnic groups, including the sports content that embodies the characteristics of the Central Plains culture, grassland culture and southern waters culture, as well as the popular folk sports forms in folk festivals and palaces in past dynasties. The colorful ancient traditional sports culture shows the wisdom and courage of the Chinese nation, embodies the bravery and tenacity of the nation, and entrusts the pursuit of national humanity perfection. It shows that the "Great Wall of Ancient Sports Culture" was jointly built by all ethnic groups in China, which profoundly influenced the overall development of ancient sports in China and showed its vitality. The history of ancient sports development in China, which originated, developed and lasted for thousands of years in the traditional cultural atmosphere of ancient China society, is unparalleled in the world for its long origin, rich content, complete methods and extensive activities. Judging from the development of ancient sports in the world, ancient sports in China occupy an important position. Ball games, martial arts, health care, wrestling, acrobatics, water ice activities, chess and some "track and field" events can be found in sports activities all over the world, which is not only the pride of the Chinese nation, but also contributed to the later popular world Olympic Games. As a vivid chapter in the history of world sports, it will go down in history forever.