IOC Launches Community Sport Initiative to Engage 100 Million People in China by 2028

This initiative directly addresses a critical public health gap in China, where physical inactivity rates are alarmingly high—only 37.2% of the population meets activity standards, and up to 85% of adolescent girls fall short of WHO recommendations. By deploying 32 community centers with hybrid digital-physical programs, the IOC's partnership with China's sports science institutions creates scalable, accessible pathways for 100 million people to adopt healthier lifestyles. For stakeholders in health policy, urban planning, and corporate wellness, this model demonstrates how international sports governance can be leveraged to reduce chronic disease burden and improve population health outcomes at scale.