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21世纪经济报道·2025-08-19 13:26

Core Viewpoint - The sports industry has become a significant driver for economic growth and transformation, with an average annual growth rate exceeding 10% over the past five years, and a focus on integrating sports events into tourism and local economies [1][3]. Sports Industry Growth - The added value of the sports industry has grown at an average rate of 11.6% since the 14th Five-Year Plan, reaching 1.15% of GDP in 2023, moving closer to becoming a pillar industry [3]. - The ice and snow industry is projected to grow from 381.1 billion yuan in 2020 to 970 billion yuan by 2024, with an annual growth rate of 26.3% [3]. - Sports consumption in 40 pilot cities has increased by over 100 billion yuan from 2020 to 2023, indicating a continuous release of consumption potential [3]. Event Economy - The "Su Super" and "Village Super" events have gained significant popularity, with the "Su Super" attracting over 60,000 attendees per match and generating 38 billion yuan in consumption across Jiangsu [5][6]. - In the first half of the year, 511 key events across seven regions generated over 16 billion yuan in related consumption, averaging over 30 million yuan per event [6]. - Major events like the Hangzhou Asian Games have led to consumption increases of up to 40% in surrounding areas [6]. Sports Service Industry Transformation - The proportion of the sports service industry in the added value of the sports industry increased from 68.7% in 2020 to 72.7% in 2023, reflecting a shift towards service-oriented growth [9]. - The number of national-level "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" small giant enterprises in the sports sector has more than doubled to 146 by the end of 2024 [9]. - The rise of domestic manufacturing has significantly reduced costs, with carbon fiber prices dropping from 3,000 yuan per kilogram to under 200 yuan [10]. Future Directions - The National Sports Administration plans to develop policies to enhance event economies, improve event supply, and strengthen the coordination between events and industries [7]. - The sports industry is expected to continue evolving, with a focus on deepening reforms and planning for the next Five-Year Plan [11].