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‘Age is just a number': China grandma, 71, comes third in fitness contest, shares health tips
A 71-year-old Chinese grandmother has come third in a fitness contest after foll0wing a strict and demanding fitness regime. -- Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Jimu BEIJING (SCMP): A Chinese grandmother has inspired countless netizens after winning third place in a fitness competition, following four years of rigorous training. On June 1, 71-year-old Sun Minghui, who is originally from Ma'anshan in Anhui province, central China, won the bronze medal in the mixed-gender category at the 2025 Wuhan round of the National Fitness Newcomers Quality Competition. Sun was the oldest competitor at the event. Before retiring, she worked in the cafeteria of a steel factory and despite the demands of her job, always maintained a passion for exercise. Sun Minghui, who won a bronze medal in the contest, was the oldest person taking part. -- Photo: After retirement, she explored a variety of sports, including cycling, jumping rope, jogging, and hiking. She only began formal fitness training at the age of 67 and has developed an impressive six-pack and firm overall muscle tone. 'After just over a month of training, I began to see changes. My biceps became visible, and the contours of my lats started to show. I did not lose muscle with age; I gained it. That gave me a huge confidence boost. 'This proves that no matter your age, you can do strength training or other exercises. Moving is always better than staying still,' Sun told Hubei Media Group. Sun follows a strict training regime and pays close attention to what she eats to stay fit. -- Photo: She now follows a scientific and disciplined fitness regime. She eats four to five egg whites daily to ensure a high-quality protein intake and sticks to a low-oil, low-salt, low-sugar diet. Her workout routine includes at least five training sessions per week, each lasting over an hour. Sun also emphasises safety and sustainability when it comes to senior fitness, advising that older adults should exercise at '70 per cent effort' to ensure gradual, injury-free progress. 'I am 71 years old. Age is just a number, not a limitation. Some people think seniors should just drink tea and go for walks, but I want something different. I want to lift dumbbells and let my muscles do the talking,' Sun told Jimu News. She is also a keen cyclist. In 2014, at the age of 60, she cycled from China's easternmost point to its southernmost city, Sanya, covering 6,316 kilometres in 45 days and setting a new Guinness World Record with her teammates. Sun on her bicycle. The 71-year-old set a Guinness World Record with her teammates by cycling across China. -- Photo: 'Ageing is inevitable, but exercise can transform both your physical and mental well-being. I hope my story encourages more elderly friends to make the most of their free time after retirement and take control of their health,' Sun said. She now also shares her fitness journey on social media. One online observer said: 'I think this is amazing. When seniors stay healthy, it is a blessing for their children too. Her kids must be so proud of her!' - SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
The Star
11-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Cat falls into China restaurant hotpot, eatery owner pays for treatment, feline dies
The owner of a hotpot restaurant in China who rushed a cat to the vet after it fell into a pot of boiling oil, then promised to 'hire' the feline as a 'security guard', is in mourning after the animal succumbed to its injuries. On May 2, a white-and-yellow cat slipped from a ledge and fell into a pot at an outdoor restaurant in Chongqing, southwest China, splashing hot oil and injuring several diners. A video circulating online shows hot oil splashing onto nine people as dishes toppled over in the chaos. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The restaurant owner, surnamed Zhong, told the mainland media outlet Jimu News that he rushed the injured diners to hospital and paid their medical bills, totalling about 10,000 yuan (US$1,400). He also waived or discounted the bills of other diners who were in the restaurant that evening. Zhong also paid a total of 13,000 yuan in compensation for emotional and other damage. Tongtong, the co-owner of the restaurant added that the incident also led to the damaging of two mobile phones and a pair of glasses, which they replaced at a cost of more than 15,000 yuan (US$2,000). The cat was subsequently found curled up near the restaurant, soaked in hotpot oil. Tongtong took it to a vet, where it was treated for burns on all four limbs, minor fractures, and a fever. Tongtong said the initial treatment cost 3,000 yuan, with daily expenses of 1,000 yuan. 'The cat was injured at our restaurant. We had a responsibility to save it. It is a life,' Zhong added. Zhong and Tongtong decided to adopt the cat and name it Wuyi, after the Labour Day holiday. If Wuyi had recovered, they planned to bring it back to the restaurant and 'hire' it as a security guard to 'repay' its debt. The incident made headlines on mainland social media, with related topics racking up over 30 million views. Many netizens praised the restaurant owners for their compassion. 'Respect to the owners for comforting the diners and saving an innocent cat,' said one person. 'I wish the diners and the cat a speedy recovery, and booming business for the hotpot shop,' wrote another. On May 4, the restaurant installed a canopy over its outdoor dining area to prevent similar accidents. Staff said business has picked up since the feline incident. On May 6, vets said Wuyi's condition had taken a sudden turn for the worse and, despite more than two hours of emergency care, it could not be saved. 'This is heartbreaking,' one netizen said, adding: 'I never expected this ending. I hope Wuyi is happy in heaven.' More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
South China Morning Post
06-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Driver arrested in eastern China after bus stop crowd hit during May Day holiday
Police in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong have arrested a driver after a car ploughed into a crowd of people at a bus stop on Sunday afternoon. Advertisement Questions remain about the number of casualties and whether it was a deliberate 'lone wolf' attack. Authorities in the city of Tengzhou confirmed the crash on Monday afternoon, adding that the driver had been detained, according to Jimu News, an online media outlet affiliated with Hubei Daily, an official newspaper in central China. It was the first Chinese news report of the incident, more than a day after a video of the crash was widely circulated on social media. Local authorities have not issued an official statement and further details have not been released. Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of Global Times, a nationalist tabloid affiliated with Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily, criticised the Tengzhou authorities on Monday night for 'failing to release any official information on the incident'. Advertisement 'I hope all local authorities understand and trust the resilience of our society, and do not set a precedent of not releasing information to the public when such incidents occur,' Hu wrote in a social media post.
South China Morning Post
18-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese woman seeks US$6,800 for chores, divorce court awards 5 times that, sparks delight
A court in central China has gained overwhelming applause online after it awarded a 250,000-yuan (US$35,000) divorce settlement to a woman who had sought an initial amount of just 50,000 yuan (US$6,800). Advertisement Her financial claim was based on the amount of household chores she had to do during her time with her husband. The woman, surnamed Hu, married the man, surnamed Wang, in 2011. They had a daughter in the same year. However, in the following years, they argued a lot, especially over what type of education their child should receive, Jimu News reported. Since October, 2022 when Hu moved out of their house in Zhengzhou, Henan province after a fierce row with Wang, the couple has lived separately. Advertisement Hu filed a lawsuit for divorce to Zhongyuan District Court at the end of last year.
South China Morning Post
14-02-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
White horse in China that died after saving drowning man to get statue in its honour
Published: 2:00pm, 14 Feb 2025 A seven-year-old horse in China that joined the rescue of a drowning man has died of illness days after its heroics, touching the hearts of many people on mainland social media. Nicknamed Bailong, which means 'White Dragon', it was being trained by its owner near a river in Xiantao in the central province of Hubei on February 4 when a man fell into the water, Jimu News reported. The man was rescued after its owner, Yilibai, rode the horse and whipped it to go into the water. Yilibai said Bailong had never been in water before but did not hesitate when jumping into the river. Bailong did not hesitate when its owner instructed it to plunge into the river. Photo: Baidu 'When it received my order, it implemented it firmly and was very cooperative,' Yilibai was quoted as saying. 'Bailong played a leading role in the rescue effort.'
