What are the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Sports Programs

World Intangible Cultural Heritage Sports Programs include Cuju, traditional Mongolian bow and arrow making techniques, judo, Korean springboard, and Indonesian Badik.

1, cuju: cuju originated in China, is an ancient soccer game. According to historical records, cuju first appeared in the 5th century BC during the Warring States period. Cuju was very popular in ancient China, not only for recreation, but also has the role of military training and ceremonial functions. 2006, Cuju was included in the first national intangible cultural heritage list.

2, traditional Mongolian bow and arrow making skills: Mongolian bow and arrow making skills originated from the hunting and fighting traditions of Mongolian nomads. In 2008, the traditional Mongolian bow and arrow making skill was listed in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

3, Judo: Judo originated in Japan, is a kind of soft to conquer hard, lending strength to the martial arts. Judo was founded in the late 19th century by Kanaji Goro and later became a national sport in Japan. Judo competitions require competitors to wrestle their opponents to the ground by grabbing their clothing or body parts in order to score points or subdue their opponents within a specified time and place.Judo was inscribed on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2011.

4. Korean Springboard: Korean springboard is a traditional sports activity originating from the Korean Peninsula, which is mainly spread in the areas inhabited by the Korean people. The skipping board is made up of a long wooden board and two short wooden boards, and during the competition, players need to stand on the board and demonstrate their flexibility and coordination by jumping up and down, flipping and other actions.In 2014, the Korean skipping board was listed in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

5. Indonesian Batik: Batik is a traditional board game originating from Indonesia with a history of more than 1,000 years. Usually played with a wooden board and pieces, the game is simple and easy to learn, but rich in strategy, requiring players to have good logical thinking and planning skills. 2009, Batik was inscribed on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia - Cuju Baidu Encyclopedia - Judo for the above