Participating in extreme sports 75.5% of the youth interviewed reminded to stay in awe
Extreme sports such as downhill, rock climbing, parkour, wing-mounted flying, drift board, etc., are sought after by many young people because of their super adventure and excitement.
However, understanding sports risks and precautions scientifically and professionally are necessary tasks for extreme sportsmen.
Recently, the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily and the Social Survey Center jointly conducted a survey of 2007 18-35-year-old youths, which showed that 57.1% of the interviewed youths participated in extreme sports and 72.0% of the interviewed youths Indicates that you understand the dangers of extreme sports.
Participating in extreme sports, 75.5% of the youth interviewed suggested to stay in awe and follow the rules.
57.1% of young people surveyed have participated in extreme sports
Tian Feng (pseudonym), who is engaged in sports sales, once served as a soldier. After retiring, he liked mountain climbing and marathon running. He also participated in extreme mountaineering and climbed Siguniang Mountain and Yulong Snow Mountain.
Tian Feng said that he enjoys the feeling of being close to nature while climbing.
The 32-year-old Wang Zhou (pseudonym) has been involved in mountain biking for 7 years. He will participate in skillful cycling activities with friends on weekends.
Statistics show that 57.1% of the youth surveyed have participated in extreme sports, and the proportion of male youth surveyed has participated in extreme sports (64.4%).
Xu Ting (pseudonym), a university student in Beijing, started to like skateboarding last year. She feels that this sport is very popular among young people. “I’m only an entry level. People who play well will challenge some skills, such as in U-shaped pools. Doing exercises, skateboarding and jumping, etc., but these are relatively dangerous for me. I just slide and play on flat ground."
Tian Feng feels that many extreme sports need to be performed outdoors, and continuous exploration in the process of integrating into nature is very attractive to young people.
Wang Zhou enjoys the excitement brought to him by extreme sports. “Continuously challenging himself requires courage and perseverance, and a sense of accomplishment when his technical level is improved.”
The data shows that challenging (78.8%) and stimulating (71.1%) are the main reasons that extreme sports attract young people. Others include: trendy and cool (51.2%), stress relief (43.9%) and physical fitness (18.8%) etc.
Avoid extreme sports risks 75.5% of the youth interviewed reminded to stay in awe
Although extreme sports have a strong appeal to young people, they have a high risk factor and require adequate preparation for participants.
In the survey, 72.0% of the young people interviewed said they understood the dangers of extreme sports, 19.9% of the young people interviewed had an average level of understanding, and 8.1% of the young people interviewed said they did not understand.
"I practice mountain biking is a gradual process. When I first learn skills and movements, I will practice on flat ground before going to the mountain road." Wang Zhou believes that the most feared part of extreme sports is "adventure". Understand the characteristics of this sport, know possible dangerous situations and how to deal with problems.
Tian Summit organized some friends to carry out short-distance hikes on the outskirts of Beijing on weekends. "Although the exercise intensity is not as strong as extreme mountaineering, I will make safety tips for everyone involved."
"Whenever I see unexpected news about someone participating in extreme sports, I feel heartache." In Tian Feng's view, people participating in extreme sports are eager to conquer and challenge, but all of this should be based on the fear of life. "In the process of extreme mountaineering, the point I feel most is that life is very precious. People are very fragile in front of nature. They simply seek excitement, do not take adequate measures, or engage in extreme sports in undeveloped places. They are all very irresponsible behaviors."
"The reason why it is called extreme sports is because it has a barrier to participation and is not suitable for everyone." Xu Ting feels that before participating in extreme sports, a rational evaluation is required, and not blindly following the trend. Everyone’s physical conditions are different. Choose the sport that suits you.
How to avoid the risk of extreme sports?
In the survey, 75.5% of the interviewed youth suggested to maintain awe and follow the rules, 69.8% of the interviewed youth suggested professional training and proficient in sports skills, and 65.8% of the interviewed youth suggested not to blindly follow the trend and do what they can. 49.6% of the young people interviewed believe that it is necessary to strictly inspect equipment and facilities and do a good job in safety protection.
"I have watched a documentary about rock climbing. What impressed me the most is that every successful challenge is based on countless training and preparations. Some people only see the moment when the climber succeeds, but ignore it. Potential risks.” Tian Feng felt that although extreme sports require courage, awe and caution are more important.
China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily reporter Sun Shan Source: China Youth Daily