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As Beijing hosts the ISU World Short Track Championships, the icy tracks are sizzling with energy! In a chat with Sports Scene, ISU journalist Luke Norman and NOS Sport editor Rutger Hekman spilled the tea on China’s explosive love affair with short track skating.
"From zero to hero," Norman remarked, highlighting how China transformed into a winter sports powerhouse. With top-tier venues and a growing fanbase cheering louder than K-pop concerts, the sport has become a cultural phenomenon.
The Dutch team’s dominance—think of them as the ‘BTS of speed skating’—adds global flair. But Hekman says the real win is China’s grassroots push: "You see kids dreaming of gold, not just hockey goals now."
Both experts predict a bright future: More nations joining the race, tech-driven training, and viral moments sure to break the internet. Whether you’re here for the speed or the drama, skating’s cool factor is here to stay.
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In a chat with Sports Scene, ISU journalist Luke Norman and NOS Sport editor Rutger Hekman spilled the tea on China’s explosive love affair with short track skating. 
