Yunnan Sports System Contributes to Chinese-Style Modernization

The Yunnan sports system is prioritizing the study, publicity, and implementation of the spirit of the Third Plenary Meeting of the 20th CPC Central Committee as a major political task. This spirit is guiding the reform and development of the sports industry, contributing to the writing of a chapter of Chinese-style modernization in Yunnan.

Athletes Embody the Spirit of the Plenary

Liu Yingwei, an athlete from the Yunnan Sports Work Brigade Judo Team, expressed his commitment to the spirit of the Third Plenary Session. He aims to learn from the sportsmanship of Olympic athletes, train harder, and improve his professional performance and tactics. Liu is preparing for the 15th National Games, striving to bring glory to the country and the province.

Yunnan’s Achievements in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

In the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Yunnan Province had 9 athletes and 2 coaches participating in 12 competitions across 3 major events. The province achieved 1 gold medal and improved its overall ranking compared to the previous Olympics. This success demonstrates Yunnan’s focus on serving the country and achieving satisfactory results in competitive sports.

Comprehensive Reforms in the Sports Industry

The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau has made significant progress in deepening reforms in the sports industry. As one of the first provinces to issue policy documents on accelerating the construction of a strong sports province, Yunnan is promoting the improvement of the sports system. The province is integrating sports, education, and sports medicine, and has formed a working mechanism for social forces to participate in the “Yunnan Colorful National Fitness Project.”

Key Indicators and Achievements

The national physical fitness test pass rate in Yunnan has reached 92.6%, and the participation rate in the “Yunnan Colorful National Fitness Project” has increased to over 42.2%. These achievements demonstrate the province’s commitment to building a strong sports country and a healthy China.

Building a Strong Sports Province

The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau is implementing the strategy of building a strong sports country and a healthy China. The province is focusing on the “three positions” and prioritizing the high-quality development of a strong sports province. Yunnan is building the National Unity and Progress Exhibition Zone, exploring traditional ethnic sports and culture projects, and driving the development and legacy of traditional ethnic sports.

Ecological Civilization and Sports Development

Yunnan is promoting the development of an ecological civilization, leveraging its ecological resources to create a green and low-carbon sports industry. The province is creating a new format of integrated development of culture, sports, and tourism, and has applied to host the China Outdoor Sports Industry Conference for two consecutive years.

International Sports Exchanges

Yunnan is strengthening sports exchanges with neighboring countries, completing high-quality national sports foreign aid tasks, and organizing sports foreign exchange events. The province is using games as a medium to expand the platform for external sports exchanges, promoting state-to-state and people-to-people relationships.

Future Plans and Goals

In the next step, the Yunnan sports system will focus on the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, continue to implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech, and anchor the goal of building sports power. The province will launch the three major brands of “plateau training destination, outdoor sports paradise, and four-season event paradise,” further deepen sports reform and innovation, and accelerate the construction of a plateau province with strong sports characteristics.