1. Individual sport
2. Power‑driven water sport (on sea or lake)
3. An emerging water sport in China
4. Educational pathway in China has just been established
5. Average number of competitions throughout the year
6. No need for early specialization, but requires good body control and familiarity with equipment
7. Not afraid of water and enjoys speed
8. Can be combined with snowboarding in winter (the two sports share some movement similarities)
9. Targeted selection only available after 4th grade
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ROWING
1. Individual or team sport
2. Water‑based boat sport
3. Still‑water lake surface sport
4. Niche but high‑end sport
5. Limited but high‑quality pathways for further education both in China and abroad (NCAA)
6. Few competitions throughout the year
7. Clear divide between domestic professional teams and clubs
8. No need for early specialization, but certain requirements for physical fitness and height
9. Targeted selection only available after 4th grade
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SAILING
Conquering the sea with a small body
1. Individual or team sport
2. Water-based sailing sport (on the sea)
3. Niche but high‑end sport
4. Can later expand into
