Inside Shanghai's first sports bookstore: A new chapter begins

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Many university bookstores in Shanghai have opened their doors to the public, inviting everyone to explore rich and diverse worlds of knowledge. Among them is the University Sport Bookstore.  

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​The Shanghai University of Sport. [Photo/Shanghai Yangpu Media Center]

Located inside the Shanghai University of Sport, the bookstore is bathed in deep blue tones and illuminated by round lamps. Visitors wander the shelves as if hiking through a moonlit valley, embarking on a journey through sports and scholarship.

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​The bookstore is bathed in deep blue tones and illuminated by round lamps. [Photo/Shanghai Yangpu Media Center]

Within the bookstore, readers can find biographies of sports figures, books on sports economics and management, as well as fitness guides.

More than a bookstore, the space features themed zones for parent-child reading, pop culture, and a cozy cafe. 

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​A view of the bookstore. [Photo/Shanghai Yangpu Media Center]

Since its founding in 2019, it has become a cultural landmark, regularly hosting well-known athletes who share insights on the synergy between sports and life. 

The space also supports community well-being through family events focused on mental health and physical education. 

If you go:

Address: No 588 Qingyuan Ring Road, Yangpu district

Opening hours: Weekdays 8 am - 8 pm; Weekends & holidays 10 am - 6 pm

 

(Updated on Aug 12, 2025)

 

Source: Shanghai Yangpu Media Center