Early morning tai chi sessions just got a global upgrade! 🌞 IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was spotted in a Beijing park this week sharing Baduanjin moves with a sprightly 90-year-old practitioner. The ancient Chinese exercise routine, often called "eight-section brocade," became an instant cross-generational bridge as they flowed through slow, deliberate motions together.
This wholesome moment isn't just about fitness – it's a microcosm of China's philosophy that sport belongs to everyone, everywhere. 🏯 With the 2026 Winter Olympics preparations underway, the interaction highlights how traditional practices like Baduanjin (dating back to the Song Dynasty!) remain vital in modern wellness culture.
Local joggers paused to snap photos as the unlikely duo moved through exercises designed to "stretch the body like a bow." Samaranch later tweeted: "When 2,000-year-old wisdom meets 90-year-old energy – that's the Olympic spirit in action." 🏅
