Development Status and Implications of Winter Olympic Events in China in Preparation for the Milan Winter Olympics
This study,set against the backdrop of preparations for the Milan Winter Olympics,utilizes the theory of comparative advantage in competitive sports as a research framework.Drawing on China's medal-winning performance in the last three editions of Winter Olympics,it provides an analysis of the overall development status of China in Winter Olympics events.The findings reveal an increase in events where China has a comparative advantage,while also highlighting areas for potential improvement.The analysis also underscores a gender imbalance in the competitive strengths of certain events classified as having latent advantages,and identifies a pressing need for enhancements in snow events within weaker categories.As a result,the paper proposes strategic considerations for China's preparation for the Milan Winter Olympics:consolidating medal-winning advantages in favored events,prioritizing the development of niche advantages,enhancing the country's competitive capabilities in the Winter Olympics through"cross-disciplinary talent selection,"expediting the growth of the ice and snow sports industry to promote mass participation and fortify the foundation,naturalizing athletes with patriotic sentiments,learning from experiences of strong ice and snow sports nations,and pursuing a strategy of"bringing in"and"going out"for both domestic and international development.
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