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73-year-old tennis player: Asian Games boosts Hangzhou's sports craze
en.hangzhou.com.cn   2023-08-04 08:18   Source: hangzhou.com.cn

The 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou in September. The whole city has prepared for the event for many years. The urban sports enthusiasm is getting stronger. 

Fu Youmo, the 73-year-old man, is a fitness fanatic. He has lived in Hangzhou for 12 years, witnessing the urban development and the construction of sports facilities.

After retirement, Fu fell in love with tennis, and kept practicing every day. With the preparation of the Asian Games, the tennis court has emerged in Hangzhou. Grandpa Fu took this opportunity to train all over the tennis courts in Hangzhou, got acquainted with like-minded players, and participated in many amateur tennis championships. During each training, he patiently explained to beginners and promoted tennis sport widely.

The tennis competition of the 19th Asian Games will be launched in Hangzhou. Fu also hoped that he can watch the game on the site to cheer for Hangzhou's seed Wu Yibing.


Author: Text by Ye Lijiao  Editor: Ye Lijiao
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