2020
DOI: 10.1177/1012690220957177
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Chinese martial arts and the Olympics: Analysing the policy of the International Wushu Federation

Abstract: The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) has been striving to get wushu (Chinese martial arts) into the Olympics for over three decades. As these efforts have not been successful to date, a study was set up to identify and evaluate the IWUF’s underlying ‘Olympic policy’ assumptions. A theory-based evaluation approach was used which was based on data collected through 20 semi-structured interviews including senior IWUF officials, coaches, national federation officers and scholars. Findings suggest that the IWU… Show more

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“…Chinese martial art is one of the characteristics of national image [ 3 ]. It not only represents the historical inheritance of this culture, but also reflects the development history of Chinese culture and the development experience of China [ 4 ]. For the country, national culture is a symbol that inspires national labor and struggle.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Chinese martial art is one of the characteristics of national image [ 3 ]. It not only represents the historical inheritance of this culture, but also reflects the development history of Chinese culture and the development experience of China [ 4 ]. For the country, national culture is a symbol that inspires national labor and struggle.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chinese martial arts [ 19 ] have a long history. Generally, martial arts' historical development is divided into three stages: ancient, modern, and modern.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many students’ behavior and personality disorders are mostly related to their experiences, and psychological factors account for a large proportion. In treating people’s emotional conditions, many people have conducted in-depth discussions throughout the ages ( Han et al, 2021 ). As a unique form of language expression, poetry contains vibrant elements and has a very intuitive and powerful influence on human psychology.…”
Section: Overview Of the Influence Of Poetry Appreciation On Mental H...mentioning
confidence: 99%