(School of Physical Education,Hunan University of Technology,Zhuzhou 412007,China) Abstract: This study employs the methods of literature review, logical analysis, and case study to investigate the phenomenon of the “rural competition” in Guizhou and the underlying issues. The research suggests that promoting the popularity of “rural competition” includes that the grassroots narrative centered on human experiences satisfies the cultural needs of rural sports, fostering a cultural identity through shared physical experiences, leading to the return of rural youth to their hometowns, the use of sports as a medium facilitates the revitalization of industries to promote socioeconomic development in rural areas, and the event’s media-driven empowerment contributes to the establishment of rural brand sports events emerging as a crucial factor in the popularity of “rural competition”. However, behind this phenomenon, there are also some challenges such as the prevalence of “modern sports” affecting the traditional sports ecology, the growth of a “win-at-all-costs” mentality deviating from the original intent of sports for leisure, the emergence of a “herd mentality” hindering the diversified development of rural sports, and the intervention of capitalism diminishing the role of farmers as active participants. Therefore, this study proposes several strategies to address these issues, such as emphasizing a cultural innovation approach to broaden the space for ethnic and folk sports development; the core principle being to maintain the inherent attributes of rural sports events with a focus on local characteristics; giving full play to the advantages of rural sports resources according to local conditions as the principle; and underscoring the centrality of farmers as the main participants, aiming to enhance the intrinsic momentum of rural sports development. Keywords: rural sports;rural sports events;rural revitalization;“Rural BA”;“Rural Football Super League”
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