Health, Wellness, & Sports Management Internships
$470.3bn
is the 2025 forecast value of China's sports industry
China’s sports industry is predicted to grow an extraordinary 20% year-on-year until 2025.
562.4m
people across Asia participated in sport during 2020
This figure is expected to grow to 639.6 million by 2025, an average growth of roughly 20% each year
- Basketball is incredibly popular in China, with over 300 million players according to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The NBA has a strong following, with games broadcasted on Chinese TV. Chinese broadcasters secured NBA broadcasting rights for $1.5 billion USD in 2019. The success of Chinese players like Yao Ming and government support for the sport contribute to its growing popularity. The future looks bright for basketball in China, with continued government commitment and NBA expansion plans.
- Sumo Wrestling is widely regarded as the national sport of Japan. Sumo dates back over 1500 years and is steeped in Shinto tradition. However, the rules of sumo, as we know it, were mostly developed in the 20th century.
- South Korea’s most famous sporting export is Tae Kwon Do by far. Other popular Korean sports include bull fighting, baseball, and kite flying
- Vietnam takes pride in its diverse sporting culture. Football, traditional martial arts like Vovinam and Binh Dinh, and dragon boat racing highlight the nation’s passion for athleticism and rich cultural heritage. These sports embody Vietnam’s sporting spirit and attract both local and international enthusiasts.
Health, Wellness, & Sports Management Internships: Host Companies & Example Projects
We take time to build our host company networks to ensure that we can connect interns with high-quality placements in the global marketing industry. For this reason, we don’t disclose host company names here on our website. Nevertheless, why not check out some of our example placements below?