The crash and bash of roller derby is gaining traction in Asia. Originally conceived in the 1930s as a sport where men and women could compete on equal grounds, roller derby’s egalitarian and feminist message is resonating with people halfway across the world. Snooky Wong, co-president of Hong Kong Roller Derby, has been instrumental in the sport’s growth in Asia. Earlier this year, the club hosted a Pan-Asian tournament, with teams coming from China, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. “Roller derby is the exact opposite of the female oppression,” says Wong. If you liked this video, we have more stories about the sports scene in China, including: China’s Undisputed Street Basketball King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dmmLiBQsw Why the World’s Best Dragon Boaters Are Women Farmers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH6MPvyipUA Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: https://ift.tt/2NFsuzJ Stay updated on the latest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2 Join the conversation on Facebook: https://ift.tt/2MHf0Ut Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com Producers: Venus Wu and Joel Roche Music: Audio Network #hongkong #asia #rollerderby
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