Core Insights - Jackie Chan is actively promoting his new film "Kung Fu Dream: The Path of Fusion" by making public appearances, including attending a WNBA game in New York [1] - The New York Liberty, the reigning champions, have achieved a remarkable valuation of $450 million (approximately 3.24 billion yuan) after a partial equity sale, setting a record for women's sports clubs [3] - The team has seen its market value increase 30 times in just five years, becoming one of the most commercially promising entities in women's professional sports [3] Investment and Management - The rise of the New York Liberty is attributed to the investment by Chinese couple Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, who purchased the team for over $10 million in 2019, initially viewed as a philanthropic endeavor [6][7] - Clara Wu Tsai has been instrumental in transforming the team's operations, including relocating to the Barclays Center and enhancing facilities and player support [8] - The team's focus on winning and significant investments in player development have led to their first WNBA championship in 2023, marking a turnaround from years of underperformance [10] Commercial Growth - The Liberty's attendance has dramatically improved, with ticket sales increasing by 64%, season ticket memberships by 152%, and corporate sponsorships by 80% [10] - The growth of women's sports is evident, with significant investments and valuations rising across various leagues, including the English Women's Super League and the National Women's Soccer League [12] - The average valuation of WNBA teams is projected to reach $130 million in 2024, reflecting a broader trend of increasing commercial viability in women's sports [12] Future Outlook - Clara Wu Tsai aims to elevate the Liberty's valuation to $1 billion by 2035, positioning the team as the first women's sports club to achieve this milestone [15] - The success of the Liberty and the overall growth of women's sports indicate a shift in perception, recognizing the potential for substantial returns on investment in this sector [15] - The achievements in women's sports are attributed to long-term investments and a commitment to building a sustainable business model rather than seeking immediate profits [16]

今天打开手机几乎都在讨论巴黎奥运会的开幕式，我肯定不会熬夜看这个，现在短视频这么发达，早上爬起来刷几个精彩片段就够了。 很多人都在调侃巴黎奥运会办的简陋，舍不得花钱，我去查了一下总支出预算在90亿美元左右，差不多一半场馆建设，一半运营，这个金额确实不贵，比 较一下东京是130亿，里约是140亿，伦敦是150亿。 至于北京那一届情况比较复杂，奥组委直接公布的支出成本是202亿人民币，大概接近于30亿美元，但这个是直接成本，钱花了就没了。另外政府当时为 了迎接奥运会还进行了大量的城市改造，媒体报道这一块的成本接近3000亿人民币，也就是网络上广为流传的400亿美元办奥运说法的来源。 城市改造的钱该不该算在奥运成本里，这事见仁见智，彼时北京正处于快速发展的阶段，我当年在东四环边上买房，售楼处周边不是工地就是荒地，路边 的草长的比人还高，在这种背景下修建的大量奥运设施，会开完了以后也都用上了。北五环修的那个巨大的奥森公园，一直到今天都是北京老百姓最热门 跑步遛弯的地方。 巴黎是一座成名已久的国际化大都市，肯定不需要花那么多钱基建，再加上最近几届的奥运会经济收益不理想，里约和东京都亏了不少钱，民众普遍有抵 触情绪，省钱 ...