Fencing becomes popular in China as more kids start to learn and benefit from the sport.
JINAN, Sept. 4, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yimeng, an 8-year-old primary school pupil in Jinan, started to learn fencing in 2017.
At the begining, he was attracted by the cool fencing equipments on the enrollment poster. After training for almost 2 years, he has become obsessed with fencing and has achieved good results in various levels of youngster's fencing games in the country.
"We don't know how far he can go in fencing, but he becomes more self-reliant and confident. This is the benefit of sports." said his parents.
Fencing is becoming popular in China. According to local organizations, there are 7 fencing clubs in Jinan with about 1,000 young fencers registered.
Zhang Yimeng (R) celebrate for scoring in a local competition in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng (L) zips up his training suit with the help of his teammate before his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng suits up before his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng (L) competes during his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng attends his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng (L) attends his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng lies on bench before his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng does homework at a hotel when attending a competition in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Photo by Zhang Kan/Xinhua)
Zhang Yimeng (Front) walks on his way to the fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng (3rd R) and his friends show their awarding certificates and medals in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Yimeng (Front) wipes out sweat during his training session in a fencing club in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
