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# Surf Nation | China's Surfing History
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/doc-world/extras/doc-world-surf-nation-china-surfing-history/
- Published: 2024-07-15T15:00:30.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T13:14:29.000Z
- Description: The creation of a surf program of young Chinese athletes with its eyes set on the Olympics.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Doc World, #ZZZ_Show_9465c414-dfa5-4739-85b0-2b204758369e, #geo-us, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_1bb16874-590f-47f9-8650-bded3e2a918b, #extra

In less than a decade, surfing has become a sport in China for both recreation and profession. The country now has a national team and hosts competitions all with its eyes set on the Olympics. How did the Chinese government and a group of international coaches create a program of impressive young athletes in such a short time? Head coach Grant Thomas and assistant coach Matt Clark explain.