| (Institute of Physical Education,South Normal University,Guangzhou 510631,China) Abstract:Ninth National Games, which is the first competition of athletics in the 21st century in China, has enhanced the citizens' consciousness of keeping fit.Taking exercises has becoming a particular part of the citizens' modern life,and it is very much in fashion.Ninth National Games has provided both funds and vitality for the mass sports activities in Guangzhou and other regions.Further development has been made in stadium and gymnasium constructions. Mass sports activities are developing prosperously; the sports culture atmosphere made by Ninth National Games is influencing the Guangzhou citizens' sports view and sports behavior; and Ninth National Games has effectively improved the municipal engineering, the transportation, and the environment of Guangzhou, and finally changed it into a completely new city.
Key words:Ninth National Games; mass sports activities; social effects; sports & athletic funds |
