This study examines rural sports development in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, employing literature review, field surveys (in 12 administrative villages across Taobei District, Zhenlai County, and Tongyu County), and statistical analysis to assess current status, challenges, and improvement strategies. Findings reveal that while rural sports facility coverage has increased, issues like uneven distribution and aging infrastructure persist. Participation rates show a "high at both ends, low in the middle" pattern: 72% are middle-aged/elderly, 18% youth, and only 10% young adults. Traditional Yangge dance and square dancing dominate activities (68%), with insufficient promotion of modern sports. Organizational management relies on temporary coordination between village committees and lacks professional guidance. The study proposes a development roadmap featuring "facility upgrades, content integration, and organizational empowerment" to support high-quality rural sports development in the context of rural revitalization.

Peng Cheng, Li Zhenguo. Research on Rural Sports Development in Baicheng City, Jilin Province. Frontiers in Sport Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 5: 45-49. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2025.070507.

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