Continuing along the theme of freakish fringe female “sports” we investigate the burgeoning interested by Chinese women in pole dancing. Pole dancing? What a unique idea! I’ve never seen that before. (Ok, I’m lying).

It turns out this is the latest fitness craze in China, particularly in the cities. It is not, however, without it’s share of controversy. 29 year old accountant Xixi is not happy at all about the craze, but Jiang Li wants to be a pole dancing superstar. Go Jiang Li.

The Chinese Olympians excelled at everything else, so maybe they can get pole dancing in as an IOC-sanctioned Olympic event. It is far more interesting to watch than synchronized swimming and the floor routines passed off as sport. But until that happens, if I want to take in some complex, athletic pole dancing routines, I know where to go. (Don’t tell Val)!

Source: NY Times by way of OMB

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