Group 1: Overview of Lacrosse - The Women's Sixes Lacrosse competition at the Chengdu Universiade concluded with the USA, Canada, and Australia winning gold, silver, and bronze respectively [1] - Lacrosse is set to be a new event in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, attracting more enthusiasts globally [1] - In China, lacrosse is experiencing significant growth, although the event mechanism, talent pool, and manufacturing industry still require development time [1][8] Group 2: Development in China - Previously, lacrosse in China was mainly developed at the grassroots level, but now various sports organizations are contributing to its growth [8] - The sport is particularly popular among youth in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen, with Chengdu having the highest number of young players [5][8] - Chengdu University has a competitive advantage in lacrosse, being the only team in China with a professional coaching staff, dedicated facilities, and funding [5] Group 3: Global Participation and Community - The World Lacrosse Federation now has over 80 member countries, indicating a strong global community for the sport [3] - The top five countries in lacrosse participation are the USA, Canada, the UK, Japan, and Australia, with Japan having around 20,000 active players [3] Group 4: Equipment and Manufacturing - Chinese companies are innovating in lacrosse equipment manufacturing, with significant breakthroughs in stick design and specialized gear [8][9] - The domestic brand Kaenz has emerged in the lacrosse equipment market, focusing on lowering production costs and promoting affordable gear to enhance the sport's accessibility [9]