Also the introduction of televisions in Chinese households reached 20 million sets by 1982 .
With an audience of 350 million Chinese saw association football regain Chinese 's popularity , rival and eventually take over badminton and table tennis as the country 's main spectator sport .
Also the introduction of televisions in Chinese households reached 20 million sets by 1982 and with an audience of 350 million it saw association football regain its popularity , rival and eventually take over badminton and table tennis as the country 's main spectator sport .