China Ultimate

Gratuitous?

By Beijing's Mitch Moxley

...In November, Manila hosted its annual "Spirits" tournament, which drew a record 47 teams from across Asia. The tournament attracted corporate sponsors and was covered by local media.

"This year's tournament was huge, not just for Manila but for all of Asia ultimate," says Mel Lozano, a tournament organizer. "What started as a small group is now a huge international community that continues to grow. It's beyond what anyone expected."