Should swimming be compulsory for college students?

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-09-21 15:06

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Swimming lessons should be compulsory. They should start from elementary school. Being able to swim is an essential life-saving skill. Each summer we hear devastating news of a child drowning in a lake or river. The lessons could prevent the recurrence of such tragedies.

A student takes part in the test in Tsinghua University, Sept 17, 2017. [Photo/VCG]

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