Pickleball brings Chinese and US youth together in central China

Young people from China and the United States recently teamed up for friendly pickleball matches in Hebi, central China's Henan Province. The event brought together 24 US students and teachers, who paired with Chinese participants to exchange skills and build friendships on and off the court. The group also visited Xunxian Ancient Town, where they experienced lion dancing, traditional drumming and Ni Gugu clay figuring, getting a closer look at the local culture while deepening a mutual understanding through sports and cultural exchange. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-17/Pickleball-brings-Chinese-and-US-youth-together-in-central-China-1PGtVE4WYRa/p.html Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA