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Frontiers in Sport Research, 2024, 6(3); doi: 10.25236/FSR.2024.060312.

Differences and Similarities between Mao Zedong's and Coubertin's Thought on Sport-From "The Study of Sport" and "Ode to Sport"

Author(s)

Zhong Tingting1, Dai Bin2

Corresponding Author:
Dai Bin
Affiliation(s)

1School of Physical Education and Sport, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, China

2School of Physical Education and Sport, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, China

Abstract

On the basis of literature review and historical analysis, this paper makes a comparative study of Mao Zedong's and Coubertin's sports thoughts from Research on Sports and Ode to Sports. According to the research, the differences in theoretical sources, value orientations and practice methods prompted Mao Zedong and Coubertin to form their own sports thoughts. Different sports thoughts affect the different presentation of sports values. Mao Zedong explained sports: seeking the way of sports to save the country, Coubertin's integration of sports and education: the essential attribution of sports people; Mao Zedong praised sports: the fruit of sports education is clear, Coubertin competes and struggles: the Olympic spirit of human nature is revealed; Mao Zedong shaped sports: cast the soul of sports civilization, Coubertin peace, friendship and progress: the eternal pursuit of building a community with a shared future for mankind. Through the works of great men, learning the thoughts of great men, and comparing the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western sports culture, it is conducive to enhancing the cultural self-confidence and sense of belonging of our nation, and promoting the exchange and reference of world sports culture.

Keywords

Mao Zedong; Gubaidan; Sport Thought; Implications; Development

Cite This Paper

Zhong Tingting, Dai Bin. Differences and Similarities between Mao Zedong's and Coubertin's Thought on Sport-From "The Study of Sport" and "Ode to Sport" . Frontiers in Sport Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 3: 95-100. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2024.060312.

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