Cycling, climbing and rowing. At an urban public primary school in China's northeastern province of Liaoning, it is common for students here to play and simply have fun for at least three hours a day.
Sounds crazy? Although many people had cast doubt over the decision of Hou Mingfei, principal of No. 9 Primary School of Hunnan District, Shenyang, the school is very eye-catching and popular today.
Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming gave credit to principal Hou, saying that he "has proved the value of sports with his unique educational concepts and personal practice, allowing children to have fun with sports and unlock the infinite possibilities of life."
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