On our trip to Beijing, we did not get a chance to tour this famous Sports School. We were told that many athletes were in residence at the time, training for the upcoming 2004 Olympics (and 2008 in Beijing). The picture above was taken from our bus as we passed by. The Shi Cha Hai Sports School was established in 1958, and since then has trained many famous athletes and movie stars. The Sports School is a place where athletes can realize their dreams. The coaches at Shi Cha Hai Sports School are all of the highest caliber. The famous coach Wu Bin has trained most of China's highest level athletes. The total area of the school's various gyms is 13000 square meters. The condition of all the gyms is sure to satisfy the needs of athletes. Shi Cha Hai Sports School accepts foreign students from all countries, to participate in the following sports: WuShu, table tennis, gymnastics, badminton, volley ball, boxing, Sanda, and Taekwondo. Students from the ages 6-19 can study in their chosen sporting event while attending elementary, middle, and high school. The Foreign Training Center is responsible for all foreign students training at Shi Cha Hai. Foreign Students dormitories are two to three persons per room and are equipped with a private bath, television, and air-conditioner. Meals are taken at the athlete's cafeteria. If the student sustains injury he/she can be treated at the school's state of the art medical center. In the students' free time trips will be arranged to Beijing's various cultural Hubs. Source: chinataijiquan.com
