Development of Leisure Sports Industry Clusters in Sichuan Province Based on Resource Competitiveness

Sichuan Province has abundant leisure sports resources. An evaluation of the competitiveness of its leisure sports resources can provide a scientific basis for the selection and development of leisure sports industry clusters in Sichuan Province. In addition, a competitiveness evaluation index system for leisure sports resources was constructed to assess the competitiveness of leisure sports resources for 21 regions in Sichuan Province. The results showed significant differences among the 21 regions, and they could be divided into three levels. Specifically, the first level included the seven regions of Chengdu, Leshan, Yibin, Mianyang, Zigong, Aba and Luzhou; the second level included the 11 regions of Ya'an, Guangyuan, Ganzi, Neijiang, Deyang, Guang'an, Liangshan, Nanchong，Panzhihua, Bazhong and Dazhou; and the third level included Meishan, Suining and Ziyang. In view of the resource conditions, environmental conditions, and development conditions, Chengdu, Leshan, Yibin, Mianyang, and Zigong were chosen as the most suitable areas for leisure sports industry clusters in Sichuan Province. Furthermore, suggestions for these five potential leisure sports industry clusters were proposed to promote the high-quality development of the sports industry in Sichuan Province.