Liang Kong being interviewed at his CrossFit gym in China. The sport is exploding in the country for a number of reasons. Photo: Handout Liang Kong being interviewed at his CrossFit gym in China. The sport is exploding in the country for a number of reasons. Photo: Handout
Liang Kong being interviewed at his CrossFit gym in China. The sport is exploding in the country for a number of reasons. Photo: Handout
CrossFit Games
Outdoor /  Crossfit

China’s CrossFit explosion down to Xi Jinping and the ‘lucky’ alignment with fighting chronic disease

  • There are more than 120 CrossFit affiliate gyms in China, a number now rising at around one per week.
  • President’s campaign matches up with CrossFit’s health and wellness mentality

Topic |   CrossFit Games
Patrick Blennerhassett
Patrick Blennerhassett

Updated: 10:01am, 27 Nov, 2018

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Liang Kong being interviewed at his CrossFit gym in China. The sport is exploding in the country for a number of reasons. Photo: Handout Liang Kong being interviewed at his CrossFit gym in China. The sport is exploding in the country for a number of reasons. Photo: Handout
Liang Kong being interviewed at his CrossFit gym in China. The sport is exploding in the country for a number of reasons. Photo: Handout
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