Fostering Consensus for Development, Standardizing Construction to Begin a New Journey: The National Minigolf Sport Annual Work Conference Concludes Successfully in Kunshan

2025-11-18 10:06:10 China Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee (CMPC)

From November 15 to 16, 2025, the National Minigolf Sport Annual Work Conference was successfully held in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province. The conference brought together 37 representatives from 17 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, relevant institutions, and enterprises across the country to discuss the future development of Minigolf, laying a solid foundation for promoting the standardized and large-scale growth of the sport.

In the morning of November 15, all attendees participated in the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Minigolf Open (Kunshan Station) and engaged in on-site observation and learning. By experiencing the competition atmosphere and organizational processes firsthand, the representatives gained valuable practical insights for the subsequent conference discussions.

During the morning session, Li Zhiping, Vice Chairperson of the China Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee (CMPC), delivered a work summary report on the previous term of the CMPC, systematically reviewing the progress and achievements made in promoting the sport over the past year. This was followed by Wu Wan’an, Secretary-General of the CMPC, who introduced the key work plan for the next phase, outlining the goals and pathways for future development. Finally, Huang Qiang, Deputy Director of the China Leisure Sports Administration Center (CLSAC) and newly appointed Chairperson of the CMPC, delivered an important speech, comprehensively summarizing the accomplishments of Minigolf in China and outlining the key tasks for the future.

In his address, Chairperson Huang Qiang fully acknowledged the remarkable achievements of Minigolf in China during the previous stage. He highlighted that the successful organization of the national-level coach and referee training courses has cultivated the first cohort of professional talent for the sport. Moreover, the successful hosting of the 2025 "Qingxi Cup" National Minigolf Championships in Qingxi Village, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, created a model case of deep integration of "culture, sports, and tourism," providing replicable success stories for the sport's promotion. He emphasized that the CLSAC will continue to support the work of the CMPC, bringing the fun and dynamic sport of Minigolf to millions of Chinese families and people.

In the afternoon session, Wang Zhihui, Chairperson of Suzhou SmartPutt Sports Technology Co., Ltd., first provided a systematic overview of experience in organizing Minigolf events. Subsequently, Li Bo, representative of the executing unit for the 2025 "Qingxi Cup" National Minigolf Championships, shared the event's success stories, offering valuable insights for promotion across regions—from event planning and execution to the integration of "culture, sports, and tourism." During the open discussion segment, representatives actively engaged in lively discussions on topics such as sport popularization, event innovation, and multi-industry integration.

To further improve the standardization system of the sport, the conference also included a dedicated session in the afternoon to review regulatory documents related to Minigolf, such as competition rules and event organization guidelines. This provided institutional safeguards for the healthy and orderly development of the sport.

On the morning of November 16, attendees continued to observe the matches of the 2025 National Minigolf Open (Kunshan Station), further learning about event operations and athlete management. They also fully experienced the charm of Minigolf after the matches, accumulating valuable experience for future promotion at the local level.

Through a combination of "observation + discussion + review," this National Minigolf Project Annual Work Conference comprehensively summarized the development experiences of the sport, clarified future pathways for advancement, and refined the regulatory framework. The conference fostered consensus, with all representatives expressing their commitment to using this meeting as a new starting point to jointly promote the development of Minigolf in their respective regions. This will inject new momentum into the nationwide promotion, popularization, and high-quality development of Minigolf.