飞盘热

In 2022, frisbee — specifically Ultimate Frisbee — exploded from obscurity into China's hottest weekend activity almost overnight. Young urban professionals flooded parks in color-coordinated outfits, making it as much a social and dating scene as a sport. Cynics noted that many participants seemed more interested in the photogenic aesthetic and meeting attractive strangers than in the game itself, spawning jokes about frisbee being the new 'outdoor bar' for the post-lockdown generation.

Emerging as COVID restrictions eased, 飞盘热 reflected young Chinese urbanites' hunger for outdoor socializing and identity-signaling hobbies. It joined a wave of 'niche sport' trends — including paddle tennis and kayaking — that offered a cooler, less intense alternative to gym culture. The craze was amplified by Xiaohongshu (RED) aesthetics and a perception that frisbee fields were prime spots for meeting eligible singles.

2022年飞盘运动在中国年轻人中突然走红，成为社交媒体上的时髦生活方式标签。