Empirical Research and Optimization Paths of Jiangsu Water Sports Industry Chain Development from a Synergistic Perspective

Mingli Hu; Bingqing Che

doi:10.70088/wrgyr615

Authors

Mingli Hu Nanjing Najin Sports Institute, Nanjing, China Author
Bingqing Che Nanjing Najin Sports Institute, Nanjing, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/wrgyr615

Keywords:

synergy theory, water sports industry, industry chain, synergy degree, composite system coordination degree model

Abstract

Based on the synergy theory, this study divides the Jiangsu water sports industry chain into three subsystems: the upstream equipment R&D and manufacturing subsystem, the midstream event operation and training subsystem, and the downstream cultural and tourism integration and consumption subsystem. A synergy evaluation system including 12 indicators is constructed, and the composite system coordination degree model and entropy weight method are used to empirically measure the synergy level of Jiangsu's water sports industry chain in 2024. The results show that the overall synergy degree of Jiangsu's water sports industry chain is 0.38, which is in a state of near imbalance. The order degrees of the three subsystems present the characteristics of "slightly higher midstream, lower upstream and downstream", and the 13 prefecture-level cities form an obvious "core-periphery" gradient pattern. There is a "negative locking" mechanism in the industrial chain, including upstream technical shortcomings, midstream administrative dependence, and downstream homogeneous competition, and unbalanced regional development has become an important restrictive factor. Accordingly, this study proposes collaborative optimization paths from four dimensions: technological breakthrough, event marketization, downstream differentiated development, and cross-departmental governance, providing empirical basis and practical reference for promoting the high-quality development of Jiangsu's water sports industry.

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