Review and prospect of research on equalization of basic public sports services

Advancing the equalization of basic public sports services is an essential component in the construction of a modern socialist sports powerhouse. Extensive research has been conducted by the sports community, yielding abundant outcomes. Employing research methodologies such as literature review and logical analysis, this study organizes the relevant research findings from China over the past decade across four dimensions: the construction of an evaluation system for the equalization of basic public sports services, status analysis, dissection of influencing factors, and exploration of implementation pathways. It is observed that the existing research has shortcomings characterized by a predominance of quantitative analysis with service effect evaluation as a secondary aspect, and a focus on geographical disparities with population disparities as a secondary consideration. Consequently, future research should adopt a human-centered approach, emphasizing service outcomes, and uphold the principle of basic fairness, paying attention to disparities among different population groups.