Development of Youth Badminton Competition System in Guangdong Province, China

Abstract

Background and Aim: The study on optimizing the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province is mainly driven by two reasons: 1) Advancing the construction of the youth competition system is a crucial step towards integrating sports and education. 2) Several problems exist within the current youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province, necessitating urgent solutions. This research objective was to develop the youth badminton competition system to align with the policy of deepening the integration of sports and education and to promote the healthy development of youth. Materials and Methods: This study investigates the current status of the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province through a questionnaire survey. Utilizing the Delphi method, indicators for the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province are formulated. The SWOT analysis method provides developmental strategies for the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province. The scope of the study primarily focuses on the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province, with the primary survey samples consisting of 12 managers, 30 referees, 60 coaches, 150 athletes, and 19 experts. Result: 1) The youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province exhibits overlapping organizational structures, unclear objectives, and restrictive competitions. 2) According to expert opinions, there are four main indicators for the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province, mainly including Competition Objectives, Organizational Structure, Operations Management, and Competition Regulations. There are 15 secondary indicators and 38 tertiary indicators. 3) The developmental strategies for the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province are as follows: 1) It is recommended to establish a clear management organization. A specialized Youth Badminton Professional Committee for Guangdong Province should be set up under the coordinated management of the Education Department and the Sports Bureau. 2) Clear objectives are imperative. The construction of the youth competition system in Guangdong Province should commence with well-defined objectives. 3) The competition system is advised to encompass school-level, district-level, city-level, and province-level stages, forming a 4-level 10-tier model. Conclusion: The youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province exhibits overlapping organizational structures and unclear objectives. It is recommended to establish a clear management organization. There are four main indicators for the youth badminton competition system in Guangdong Province, mainly including Competition Objectives, Organizational Structure, Operations Management, and Competition Regulations. All indicators are constructed with well and clear objectives.