A Theoretical Examination and Practical Vision of Sports Industry Modernization in the Process of Chinese-Style Modernization

The modernization of the sports industry is an important aspect of the Chinese-style modernization process and is essential for achieving the strategic goal of building a sports power in the new era. By using the methods of literature research and logical analysis, on the basis of “history-theory-reality” logical review of the modernization development of China's sports industry,according to the core essence of Chinese modernization in the new development stage, combined with the theoretical dimension and practical experience of sports industry, this paper systematically combs the connotation characteristics, target task, practice follow and advancement path of sports industry modernization in the process of Chinese modernization. According to the research, the modernization of sports industry in the process of Chinese-style modernization has four target tasks, seven practices follows and four advancement paths. 1) The target tasks for the modernization of the sports industry in the process of Chinese-style modernization:modernization of the industry foundation(achieving advanced development of the sports industry foundation), modernization of industry scale(becoming a pillar industry of the national economy), modernization of industry structure(achieving a highly efficient and rational sports industry structure), and modernization of industry system(forming a modern sports industry system).Furthermore, the study identifies seven principles and four pathways for the practice and promotion of the modernization of the sports industry in the process of Chinese-style modernization. 2) The practice follows for the values of upholding tradition,innovation, and a systemic perspective; prioritizing the deepening of high-quality development; making the acceleration of sports consumption and lifestyle a core focus, emphasizing the deep integration of industries; utilizing technology and data as driving tools;ensuring operational security through adaptive policies and regulations; balancing absolute and relative metrics. 3) The advancement paths for content-driven modernization pathway based on the modernization of sports events, chain-based pathway supported by the modernization of the sports industry chain, integrated pathway focusing on regional integration of the sports industry, and balanced pathway coordinating the integration of urban and rural sports industries.