Abstract
AbstractWith questionnaire investigation and interview investigation, investigation and analysis of current situations of participation in traditional sports activities of ethnic minorities by urban and rural Kazak, Kyergyz, Mongol and Tajik residents in Xinjiang (“4 ethnic groups in Xinjiang”) were made. The results show that : the 4 ethnic groups report most residents participating in traditional sports activities of ethnic minorities by 1-3 times a year and basically for more than one hour for each of the activities, with horseback sport events leading. Most of the sports activities are organized by the peoples themselves, and held on holidays and festival days of their own groups respectively. Shortage of sports field and no enough time for exercises are the main reasons influencing and restraining the residents’ participation in the sports activities. Changing living idea, living environment and economic conditions and popularization of modern refreshment and entertainment mode and competitive sport events have made big impact on carry-on and development of traditional sports activities of the ethnic monitories.KeywordsXinjiangKazakKyergyzcurrent situation
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