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Missing from the World Cup? China
‘We’re 1.3 billion people; can’t we find at least 11 guys who are good at soccer?’ groans one fan, tired of the country’s lackluster showing in soccer and failure to qualify for the big show. It is the world’s most populous nation, with an awe-inspiring athletics record and voracious sports viewership. Its teams dominate events from badminton to diving, gymnastics, and even track and field. They …
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