East is east, west is west, and never the twain shall meet. But they do meet on the same terms, under the same rules, in friendly competition on the athletic field, with great advantage to both.
The 19th Asian Games is being held in Hangzhou now. Let's take this opportunity to read some books about the modern and ancient sports in the West and East. So that we can feel the charm of sports together.
Pan-Asian sports and the emergence of modern Asia, 1913-1974