Chen Meng, who works in the financial industry in Beijing, is a Frisbee activity organizer. She catches a disc while playing on a soccer field in Beijing in April. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ultimate Frisbee has become an increasingly popular sport in China. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

People practice throwing discs. In January, social media platform Xiaohongshu reported that in 2021 the volume of Frisbee-related content posted had increased six times from 2020. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A coach teaches participants during a training session. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A coach demonstrates throwing a disc during a training session. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A man jumps to catch a Frisbee during an Ultimate match. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

People practice the sport in pairs. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A participant plays Ultimate Frisbee wearing rehabilitation gear. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

A woman takes photos after a game. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

University graduates attend an Ultimate Frisbee training session. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin

Ultimate Frisbee was created in the U.S. in the mid-20th century and introduced to China in the late 1990s. Photo: Zhang Ruixue/Caixin