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This research aims to analyze the evolution of community sport policies in China over several decades, highlighting key shifts and influences.

July 5, 2026Leisure StudiesOpen Access

Community sport in China: a policy analysis of the past decades

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Qualitative content analysis of national-level policies reveals the evolution and impact of community sport in China.

This research aims to analyze the evolution of community sport policies in China over several decades, highlighting key shifts and influences.
Qualitative content analysis of 123 national-level policy documents from 1978 to 2025.
Utilization of the policy triangle framework to examine policy structures and priorities.
Focus on the transition from event-led to strategic outcome-focused policies.
Community sport policies in China shifted towards a more strategic orientation, although resource-led interventions remain common.
Governance models transitioned from government-led to hybrid arrangements involving market and network elements.
Community sport has been repositioned as a tool for delivering public health and wellbeing outcomes through extensive collaboration with the health sector.

Hou et al. (2026) studied this question.

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