The National Sports Administration issued a notice releasing sports-technology
innovation needs and soliciting solutions, targeting core pain points for
high-quality development. The program concentrates on three priority
areas—sports digitalization, high-tech sports goods and smart venues—and defines
14 technical directions and 46 specific innovation needs, including intelligent
training and Data Talk; competition officiating and fairness assurance;
high-tech sports equipment; smart fitness devices; wearables; digital twin and
smart management; and green energy-saving and innovative construction. Full
specifications are in the Sports Technology Innovation Needs Catalogue (2026
edition).