Reform key for sporting success

China has no other choice but to push forward bold reform measures for the future development of sports, says a People's Daily article.

The guideline issued by the authorities on accelerating the development of the country's sports industry and promoting sports has been widely welcomed, but it has sparked concerns from some people inside the sports industry because of the lack of specific details.

Such misgivings are also embodied in their attitude toward the sport authorities' recent decision to no longer award medals to athletes in national games. Questions such as what is the value of athletics and what will happen to the sports in which China has traditionally been strong after the cancellation of medals need answering.