Core Insights - The Chengdu World University Games has showcased the internationalization of traditional Chinese sports, particularly martial arts and dragon boat racing, which have seen participation from various countries, indicating a shift from being solely Chinese disciplines to global sports [1][20]. Martial Arts - The Chinese team secured two gold medals in martial arts routines but only participated in two out of six events due to qualification rules linked to the World Martial Arts Championships, where they focused on individual events rather than the all-around competition [3][5]. - The competition featured nine countries/regions winning medals in martial arts, highlighting the growing global interest and competitive level in this sport [9][20]. - The performance of young athletes like Lu Zhuoling and Gao Jiushang, who won gold medals in their respective categories, reflects the potential of the next generation of martial artists [5][7]. Dragon Boat Racing - Contrary to expectations, the Chinese team returned without gold medals in dragon boat racing, securing only two silver medals, which is surprising given the sport's origins in China [11][12]. - The Indonesian team made history by winning the first gold medal in dragon boat racing at the World University Games, finishing significantly ahead of the Chinese team [14][16]. - The global popularity of dragon boat racing is evident, with approximately 50 million enthusiasts and nearly 100 countries participating, indicating a successful international promotion of the sport [16][20].