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Mint
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Exclusive one-hour swimming lesson with London Olympics star, including meet-and-greet, to cost $14,000
A one-hour swimming lesson with famous Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui was sold at an online auction for $14,000. The money will go to a local charity. The auction, held on June 18, became very popular on Chinese social media. A tech company from Hangzhou won the bid after 19 roundswith all money going to charity. The class will allow up to seven children, aged 6 to 12, who already know basic swimming. The package includes a swimming class with Fu, a meet-and-greet, group photos and autographed souvenirs, according to the South China Morning Post. Fu, 29, became well known in 2016 after a lively and honest interview at the London Olympics. She remains one of China's most loved sports stars, especially for her cheerful personality. After finishing the 100m backstroke semi-final, Chinese swimmer Fu was surprised to hear her score. It was her best ever. 'Did I swim that fast? I'm quite satisfied,' she said. When asked if she would try to swim faster in the final, Fu replied, 'No. I'm happy with this score.' She became famous for saying, 'I used all my prehistoric powers to swim.' Fu won the bronze medal in the final at the London Olympics and still holds the Chinese record in the event. Her honest and funny reaction went viral, with many memes created. People across China loved her natural and cheerful attitude. The retired Chinese swimming star will teach a special class for children on July 2 in Hangzhou. Though she left competitive sports, Fu recently earned her master's degree from Beijing Sport University and now works as a sports instructor at Zhejiang University. The company hopes it will inspire kids to enjoy sports and follow their dreams. The donation will support the Zhejiang Provincial Love Fund. Brooklyn Nets star D'Angelo Russell recently visited China to promote his new shoe, the DLO 1, and fans turned up in huge numbers. During his Beijing stop on May 20, basketball lovers paid around $320 for a meet-and-greet experience at a busy mall. Fans got selfies, autographs and even a chance to ask Russell questions during a live podcast. While many were excited, some online users felt the price was too high, calling it 'daylight robbery'. Still, the massive turnout proved how popular Russell is in China. Even he seemed surprised by how warmly fans welcomed him during the tour.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
D'Angelo Russell draws hundreds of fans in Beijing, each paying $300 for a rare meet-and-greet experience
(Image Source - Getty Images) Imagine shelling out $300 just to meet an NBA player! That's what hundreds of basketball enthusiasts in Beijing did to meet Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell during his recent tour in China. This event was part of the promotion for his new shoe, the DLO 1, and fans lined up for hours to get autographs, take selfies, and participate in a podcast-style Q&A with Russell. The turnout was so massive that even Russell seemed a bit shocked by the response. Reactions to D'Angelo Russell's $300 meet-and-greet event are mixed On May 20, 2025, D'Angelo Russell hit up Beijing during his seven-day tour of China with Li-Ning, the big sportswear brand. The event took place in a lively mall where fans shelled out around 2,299 Chinese Yuan (roughly $320 USD) to meet the NBA star. They enjoyed a unique experience with autographs, selfies, and even gotta ask Russell questions during a live podcast. The hefty price tag sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some fans expressed disbelief, labeling the cost as excessive. One user commented, "Daylight robbery," while another quipped, "Paying $300 to meet DLo is not worth it lol" . Despite the online skepticism, the event drew a massive crowd, underscoring Russell's significant popularity in China. People on twitter are also not letting it slide, one user commented, 'Paying $300 to meet DLO is not worth it lol' while another showed support for him and said, 'People want to clown this, but I think it's cool as fuck that even role players like DLo can have an international fandom where people show up to see him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo I enjoy seeing the NBA from a global perspective.' Russell's partnership with Li-Ning, which began in 2019, has played a pivotal role in his international appeal. The DLO 1 "Canvas" colorway, retailing at $110, was released on May 17, 2025, exclusively through KICKS CREW . The shoe's launch coincided with Russell's tour, further amplifying his presence in the Chinese market. Not only did Russell meet with fans, he also watched Game 6 of the CBA Finals and put on Zheng FanBo's Li-Ning jersey. On his visits to Kunming, Changsha and Hong Kong, people have met him with eagerness which underlines the NBA's rising influence across the region. Also Read: Zaccharie Risacher and Zach Edey earn All-Rookie honors alongside Spurs' Stephon Castle The NBA's growing popularity worldwide is made clear by occasions like Russell's meet-and-greet in China. Some might find the cost surprising, but the crowd numbers at the event point to a big and excited fan base across the world. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
