HEAD TO HEAD
Chinlone vs Cuju
Traditional
ERA
c. 300 BC – 1600s AD
Myanmar
ORIGIN
China
1–6 per circle
PLAYERS
Varies (2–32)
Woven rattan ball
EQUIPMENT
Leather ball, high net
6.7 m circle
PLAYING AREA
Varies (walled court)
30 min (varies)
DURATION
Varies
MBF
GOVERNING BODY
None
No
OLYMPIC
No
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CHINLONE IN ONE LINE
Chinlone is the traditional non-competitive sport of Myanmar combining dance, martial arts, and hacky-sack-like footwork. Six players pass a woven rattan ball in a circle using six key body points without letting it touch the ground.
CUJU IN ONE LINE
Cuju is an ancient Chinese ball game recognized by FIFA as an early form of association football. Players kicked a leather ball through an elevated net opening without using their hands.
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