China Ultimate

We're not really singling out China Daily on this one, though. If this were, say, the Washington Post, there's a 50-50 chance a dog would be in the picture.

Really, really late on this one -- sorry -- but from a May 31 article in China's No. 1 English-language newspaper:

Ultimate word in speed and stamina


A disc, a field, and eight cones. They can capture the imagination of all ages.

Entering the Chinese mainland nearly a decade ago, Ultimate Frisbee is fast becoming a big hit. A growing number of players gather at the Peking University every Saturday to indulge in its thrills.

For players in the Beijing Ultimate Frisbee, the "ultimate" is no longer a leisurely toss across the beach, but more of a competitive sport. It has graduated from a robust and entertaining beach activity to a highly competitive sport, over the past few years.

"The spirit of the game at lower levels is of helping one another to learn the game, and be a little more accepting. At higher levels, it's more about respecting your opponent and taking responsibility to know the rules," says Wang Lei, a 20-year-old who joined the club two years ago.