A146: Study on the Development Path of Green Sports Events inGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

<bold>Background:</bold> The development of green sports events in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is an important way to promote the coordinated development of the economy and ecology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the development of green sports events, identifying their development dilemmas, exploring the development path of green sports events in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and promoting the sustainable development of sports in the Bay Area. <bold>Method:</bold> Firstly, research results on the green development of sports events and other aspects at home and abroad are collected and analyzed through the literature method. Secondly, an in-depth investigation of green sports events in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was conducted through the field survey method. Finally, suggestions on the green development of sports events were collected through the expert interview method. <bold>Results:</bold> Through the study, it was found that there are the following difficulties in conducting green sports tournaments: First, there are fewer ecological protection policy measures for sports events. Second, environmental awareness has not been fully popularized in the field of sports events. Third, because of the lack of green event standards, event organizers lack clear references and bases. Fourth, there is insufficient application of green technology in sports events; Fifth, there is insufficient cross-regional cooperation, making it difficult to form a synergy in the Bay Area. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> Through the study, the following pathways and recommendations to promote the development of green sports events are proposed: First, through policy guidance and support, encourage and support sports events in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to develop in the direction of green, low-carbon, and environmental protection. Second, to enhance the environmental awareness of sports event participants and change the concept of organizing events; Third, to formulate and improve the standard system for green sports events in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, and to clarify the evaluation indexes and standards for green events; Fourth, to increase the research and development and application of green technologies, and to promote the application of environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving equipment, etc., in the field of sports events; and Fifth, to strengthen cooperation and exchanges, to achieve complementary resources and promote the overall development of the Bay Area.