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China will get its first professional rugby union competition as part of a $100 million investment in the currently low-profile sport by e-commerce giant Alibaba under armour charged 24/7 low , the firm and World Rugby said Wednesday.
As well as professional men's and women's 15-a-side leagues, a national sevens program will be set up, the two said in separate statements. The money will be spent over 10 years.
But rugby has heavy handicaps to overcome in the world's most populous country.
Fewer than 80,000 Chinese play the sport and it is far less popular among spectators than football or basketball. Its Chinese name translates literally as "English-style olive ball."
World Rugby would not specify the size of the league, or when it would start.
The chief executive of Alibaba's sporting arm Alisports, Zhang Dazhong, said the game had "undoubted potential" to become a "mass-participation sport" in China.
The two bodies plan to cultivate one million new players through school programs and train 30 under armour charged 24/7 black ,000 coaches and 15,000 match officials in the next five years, according to the statements.
"We will work tirelessly to promote the development of rugby in China," Zhang added.
China's national rugby captain Ma Chong welcomed the investment. "As an athlete, I finally see hope for this sport," he said.
Ma, 24 cheap under armour scorpio , makes just over 3,000 yuan (less than $500) a month playing for the Shandong provincial side.
"To be honest, until now I haven't thought that I could support my family playing rugby. But with a professional league, I can actually make it a profession without burdening my family too much," he said. "I really enjoy rugby, it brings me a joy that nothing else can."
But Xu Yaojun, president of amateur club Guangzhou Longhua under armour scorpio , cautioned that funding was not enough to guarantee success.
"This investment is definitely good news," he said. "But money is only part of what is needed to develop the game, the whole social system in China, including the education system, all needs to be involved. We need patience in this."
The announcement comes after Alibaba unveiled a tie-up with World Rugby to increase the game's visibility through its Internet video platforms in April, when World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper said that China has ambitions to host the Rugby World Cup.
Gosper said in a statement on Wednesday that World Rugby's "strategic mission is to grow the global rugby family. China is central to that mission."
Many firms in China are investing in sports, anticipating a massive growth in leisure industries as China's economy rebalances toward consumption.
Rugby has increased its profile in Asia thanks to its inclusion in this year's Olympics and the upcoming 2019 World Cup in Japan under armour scorpio for sale , as well as the growing world sevens series.
Wang Dalei (R) of China hugs ball boy Stephen White during a training of the Chinese football team for the AFC Asian Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Jan. 12, 2015. Stephen White was invited to watch the training by the Chinese team. During the Group B match against Saudi Arabia on Jan. 10, 2015, Wang talked to Stephen White before he saved the penalty shot. White advised Wang Dalei to dive left and Wang listened and save the penalty shot successfully, which helped the Chinese team to a 1-0 victory. (XinhuaCao Can) Wang Dalei (R) of China and ball boy Stephen White greet each other during a training of the Chinese football team for the AFC Asian Cup in Brisbane under armour scorpio 2 shoes , Australia, Jan. 12, 2015. Stephen White was invited to watch the training by the Chinese team. During the Group B match against Saudi Arabia on Jan. 10, 2015, Wang talked to Stephen White before he saved the penalty shot. White advised Wang Dalei to dive left and Wang listened and save the penalty shot successfully, which helped the Chinese team to a 1-0 victory. (XinhuaCao Can) Picture taken on Jan. 10, 2015 shows Wang Dalei (L4) of China talked to ball boy Stephen White (L3) during the Group B match against Saudi Arabia at the AFC Asian Cup in Brisbane cheap under armour scorpio 2 , Australia. Stephen White was invited to watch the training of Chinese football team on Jan. 12, 2015. During the Group B match against Saudi Arabia on Jan. 10, 2015, Wang talked to Stephen White before he saved the penalty shot. White advised Wang Dalei to dive left and Wang listened and save the penalty shot successfully, which helped the Chinese team to a 1-0 victory. (XinhuaCao Can)
CANBERRA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- A 12-year-old ball boy from Brisbane, Australia under armour scorpio 2 black , could prove to be China's secret weapon at this year's Asian Cup after he helped goalkeeper Wang Dalei save a penalty in their opening game victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Stephen White was situated behind the goal China was defending in the second half of its 1-0 victory when Saudi Arabia was awarded a penalty.
As Saudi Arabian striker Naif Hazazi prepared himself for the spot kick, Chinese goalkeeper Wang sought inspiration from behind the goal.
"He asked if he should go left or right," White told News Ltd., who reported the story on Tuesday. "I told him left, because that' s the way I always go in trying to predict where the ball will go. "
Wang dived left and saved Hazazi's tame effort, helping China earn a crucial three points to start their tournament.
"I was very surprised," White continued. "I was really excited when he saved it."
As was Wang curry 5 high black , who immediately pointed in the direction of the 12- year-old following his instinctive save.
The celebrations continued after the match, with Wang greeting White with a warm embrace at the final whistle.
On Monday night, White was invited to China's training session ahead of their upcoming match against Uzbekistan in Brisbane on Wednesday.
There, he was presented with the jersey worn by Wang over the weekend.
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