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From Meishan to the National Games: Hunan Swordsman's martial arts

Lu Wei, Chen Qingxuan

Hu Jianfeng, known as the
Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the
Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the
Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the
Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the
Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the
Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

Hu Jianfeng, known as the "Hunan Swordsman," demonstrates Meishan martial arts in Changsha city, central China's Hunan Province, October 30, 2025. /CGTN

In a village in central China's Hunan Province, Hu Jianfeng's mastery of Wushu stands as a powerful testament to years of discipline. His personal journey – from a sickly child to a master of Meishan martial arts – vividly illustrates that "a fine sword is honed through grinding."

As China prepares for the 15th National Games, Hu's story is a poignant reminder that the heart of sport beats everywhere, embodied in personal dedication, cultural heritage and the pursuit of excellence.

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