National community consciousness is fundamental for national stability and ethnic unity. Rural sports events, an integral part of rural cultural life, play a crucial role in promoting this consciousness. Amidst the push for rural revitalization and cultural preservation, this study aims to clarify how rural sports events enhance national community consciousness. Through a comprehensive literature review, it offers theoretical support for fostering rural ethnic harmony and cultural prosperity. Method: was conducted. Databases like CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Web of Science, and EBSCO were searched using keywords such as "rural sports events", "national community consciousness", and "ethnic cultural exchanges" for literature in the past 20 years. Over 300 relevant documents were selected. Literature metrology analyzed research trends, content analysis extracted key information, and case-based examples explored the promotion mechanisms. Rural sports events boost cultural identity via cultural integration. The "March 3rd" sports activities of the Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi are a prime example. The embroidered balls in the ball-tossing game carry Zhuang's cultural symbols, facilitating cultural exchanges. Social interaction in events like the "Village Super" basketball game in Rongjiang, Guizhou, allows villagers of different ethnic groups to communicate and cooperate, strengthening ethnic friendship. Also, collective experiences in the Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia and rural dragon boat races in Guizhou enhance the sense of collective belonging. In the Nadam Fair, traditional sports and group competitions unite people. In dragon boat races, the joint efforts in boatbuilding and rowing, along with the shared excitement of the audience, reinforce the idea of a unified nation. This study demonstrated the significant role of rural sports events in promoting national community consciousness. It details and validates the specific paths more comprehensively than previous studies. However, there are limitations in case selection and data collection. Future research expands the case scope and collects first-hand data. Practically, the research results can guide the government and relevant departments to support rural sports events, promoting ethnic unity and rural revitalization.
Yicheng Wang (Thu,) studied this question.