Outdoor Sports on the Rise as Autumn Approaches
In autumn, more and more people choose to get out of their homes and participate in outdoor sports. Whether it’s a hike by appointment or the “outdoor+” sports products launched by various sports organizations and travel companies, outdoor activities close to nature are becoming more and more popular among people.
In recent years, outdoor sports have gradually become a popular way of leisure for the masses. Various outdoor sports associations and clubs have developed rapidly, driving more and more people to get active. According to data from the “Outdoor Sports Industry Development Plan (2022-2025)”, as of the end of 2021, the number of participants in outdoor sports nationwide has exceeded 400 million.
The growing number of users has driven the consumption of sporting goods. Data from an e-commerce platform shows that the turnover of outdoor sports equipment such as running, mountain climbing, and camping has increased significantly in recent years. Since this summer, the overall sales of outdoor extreme sports categories on the platform have far exceeded the same period last year. Among them, kayaks, inflatable boats, surfboards, water skis, and paddle boards have grown rapidly year-on-year and are higher than the market average.
In the process of moving from the niche to the public, outdoor sports continue to deepen and develop. Taking camping products as an example, its industrial chain is long and can be integrated with tourism, culture, healthcare, sports training, and other industries to form a good industrial ecology, build new consumption scenarios, and drive economic and social development.
The eagerly anticipated 2023 China Outdoor Sports Industry Conference will be held in Yunnan in October. This event has become an opportunity for industry exchanges and exhibitions, attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from all over the country. It will also play a positive role in the development of the sports industry in Yunnan.
Developing outdoor sports according to local conditions has many benefits. Its healthy, green, and low-carbon characteristics can not only bring more public sports services to the masses but also help create a good outdoor leisure environment, promote the improvement of the ecological environment, and realize the implementation of “green water and green mountains” with the implementation of industries. “Going in both directions” and entering a positive cycle of harmonious development.
With the development of outdoor sports and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, the harmonious coexistence of man and nature becomes the focus. The development of sports and the construction of ecological civilization are closely integrated, and a healthy lifestyle will become common practice.
The autumn season provides the perfect opportunity to get outside and participate in outdoor sports. Whether it’s enjoying a hike through the colorful foliage or testing out new sporting equipment, the popularity of outdoor activities continues to rise. As the number of participants in outdoor sports increases, so does the consumption of sporting goods. This growth is driving the industry forward and creating new opportunities for integration with other sectors, such as tourism and culture.
The upcoming 2023 China Outdoor Sports Industry Conference in Yunnan is highly anticipated by outdoor sports enthusiasts and will further contribute to the development of the sports industry in the region. By developing outdoor sports based on local conditions, communities can not only provide more public sports services but also contribute to the improvement of the ecological environment. The integration of industries in the outdoor sports sector can promote a “green” approach and support sustainable development.
As more people embrace outdoor sports, a healthy lifestyle and the coexistence of man and nature become priorities. This positive trend highlights the importance of both sports development and ecological conservation. With the autumn season in full swing, now is the time to get outside and enjoy all that outdoor sports have to offer.
(Editor: Deng Hao)