Outdoor sports to leap on infra support

China aims to develop its outdoor sports sector and cultivate new economic growth points by building about 100 high-quality outdoor sporting venues and destinations by 2030, a new guideline said.

Developing the outdoor sports sector stands as an important way to meet the growing consumer demand for exercise and physical well-being. It will also help promote national fitness and other related sectors, said the guideline published by the National Development and Reform Commission and the General Administration of Sport of China this month.

The document noted that China plans to build internationally renowned outdoor sports destinations with well-equipped facilities and high-quality services, and the country aims to organize different kinds of sporting events and competitions at such venues, driving significant growth in the sector.