China's cram school fever shifts to athletics following crackdown

Greater emphasis on fitness in entrance exams drives trend

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Middle school students attend physical education class in Sichuan Province in 2020. Chinese schools have been placing a greater focus on athleticism in recent years. © Reuters

IORI KAWATE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- The Chinese government's tighter regulations on academic tutoring has fueled a cottage industry of sports-centered classes that have captured demand from exam-focused parents.

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