Recently, the 7th China International Import Expo “Sports + Innovation” thematic seminar was held in Shanghai. During the event, Shanghai University of Sport, in collaboration with the International Society for Economics of Sport, released the “2024 Global Sports City Index” and “2024 China (Mainland) Sports City Index.” Among Chinese cities, three made it into the global top 50, with Beijing and Shanghai ranked 29th and 30th respectively. Hangzhou, a new entrant, ranked 48th. Notably, Shaoxing, which joined this year, secured a remarkable position in the top 20, ranking 19th.
The index evaluates the comprehensive development of global cities in sports across four dimensions: sports history and tradition, the influence of sporting events, media coverage, and the impact of professional sports. It provides scientific data support and decision-making references for global sports city development.
Among the newly ranked cities this year, Nantong, Dongguan, and Shaoxing, all of which have professional sports clubs, entered the top 20. All nine new cities made it into the top 30, reflecting the immense publicity and influence brought by high-level sports events and professional sports clubs.
As one of China’s first pilot cities for sports consumption and a national model for fitness, Shaoxing boasts rich sports culture resources and a strong atmosphere for public fitness.
Sports events are an important window to showcase a city’s image. Shaoxing has attracted significant attention both domestically and internationally by hosting major events such as the Asian Games, the World Women’s Volleyball Club Championship, and the National Baseball Championship Cup. These events have greatly enhanced the city’s visibility and reputation. The successful hosting of these large-scale events has established Shaoxing as a renowned venue for sports, further boosting its international influence.
On November 10, the 2024 Shaoxing Marathon kicked off. The event has been rated as an “Elite Label” event by the World Athletics and has also been recognized as a “National Sports Industry Demonstration Project.” The marathon serves as a platform to showcase Shaoxing’s city image and its economic and social development, marking the beginning of a new chapter in using sports to empower the city.
In addition, Shaoxing has strengthened its urban infrastructure and improved venue management. With five major Asian Games venues as key centers, the city has integrated “Sports + Parks,” public gyms, multifunctional sports fields, and other sports facilities, achieving an average of 3.15 square meters of sports space per person, ranking second in the province.
With the “City” rising, the famous city of Shaoxing is leveraging “Sports +” to continuously climb in the rankings.
日前，第七届中国国际进口博览会“体育+科创”主题研讨会在上海举行。会上，上海体育大学联合国际经济体育学会发布了《2024全球体育城市指数》和《2024中国（大陆）体育城市指数》。中国此次有三座城市跻身全球50强，其中北京、上海分别位列第29、30名，杭州则是本次新入榜的城市，排名第48位。值得关注的是，今年新加入的绍兴一举进入指数排名的前20，位列19名。
该指数通过全球城市的体育历史与传统、体育赛事影响力、媒体传播力和职业体育影响力等四个维度，识别和评估全球主要城市在体育领域的综合发展水平，为全球体育城市发展提供科学的数据支持和决策参考。
今年新加入的城市中，南通、东莞、绍兴这三座拥有职业体育俱乐部的城市一举进入指数排名的前20，所有9个新增城市均进入指数排名的前30。这充分体现出高水平的体育赛事和职业体育俱乐部为所在城市带来的巨大传播效益与推动作用。
作为国家首批体育消费试点城市和全国全民运动健身模范市，绍兴拥有深厚的体育文化资源和良好的全民健身氛围。
体育赛事是展示城市形象的重要窗口。绍兴通过举办亚运会、世界女子排球俱乐部锦标赛、全国棒球冠军杯赛等大型赛事，吸引了国内外大量观众和媒体的关注，极大地提升了城市的知名度和美誉度。一系列大型赛事的成功举办，使绍兴成为国内外知名的体育赛事举办地，进一步提升了城市的国际影响力。
11月10日，2024绍兴马拉松鸣枪开跑。绍兴马拉松已被世界田联评为“精英标牌”赛事，同时也获评“国家体育产业示范项目”。以赛为媒，以体搭台，越马充分展现绍兴城市形象和经济社会发展现状，努力开启体育赋能城市新篇章。
此外，绍兴一手加强城市基础设施建设，一手提升场地综合管理水平。以五大亚运场馆为主阵地，统筹整合“体育+公园”、百姓健身房、多功能运动场等体育场地，实现全市人均体育场地面积达3.15平方米、居全省第2位.
“城”势而上，名城绍兴正借力“体育+”不断上分。
