Overview

• Victor Wembanyama arrived at the Shaolin Temple in Henan province after touring Beijing and the Great Wall.
• He has shaved his head and donned a grey robe to take part in closed-door martial arts training and meditation sessions.
• The Shaolin Temple is revered as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and kung fu but generally does not ordain foreign practitioners.
• China Daily and Global Times have extensively covered and promoted his stay to highlight friendly cultural ties and boost tourism.
• The retreat follows his early end to the 2024-25 season due to deep vein thrombosis and joins a series of NBA stars visiting China.