Chinese University Introduces Marriage-Related Degree as Olympic Bagpipes Enter Paris 2024

A Chinese university has announced the launch of the world’s first undergraduate degree course focusing on marriage-related industries and culture, despite criticism from social media users as marriage rates decline. Meanwhile, the Paris Olympics have introduced bagpipe-busking as a new endurance sport for the 2024 games.

China's Civil Affairs University has announced the inauguration of an undergraduate program focusing on marriage-related industries and culture. Set to commence in September, the Beijing-based institution aims to 'cultivate professionals in the marriage sector,' despite criticism from social media users amid declining marriage rates.

In another unconventional addition, the Paris Olympics has introduced a new endurance sport—bagpipe-busking from Melbourne to Paris. While skateboarding is gaining attention with its debut in the Paris 2024 games, this novel event saw a lone bagpiper capturing public interest on Wednesday.

As the Olympics continue to diversify, new events such as this highlight cultural and social integration in sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)