On the modern horseback archery and the awakening of Chinese national consciousness (1921–1949)

This essay delves into the development of modern horseback archery clubs in China. It examines the historical context, organizational structures, and characteristics of the modern horseback archery movement. The research method is mainly based on collecting and collating relevant historical literature. Through a meticulous analysis of historical documents, this study has unearthed that the emergence and growth of modern horseback archery sports were closely tied to the rise of Chinese national identity in recent times. While these clubs were established as sports organizations, their creators were mainly military and political leaders, resulting in strong nationalistic tendencies and regional disparities. Modern horseback archery sports inherited traditional culture while integrating crucial elements of Western sports, reflecting social values that embody the emergence of modern Chinese national identity.

本论文深入探讨中国现代骑射（horseback archery）俱乐部的发展脉络，同时梳理了现代骑射运动的历史背景、组织架构与核心特征。本研究主要采用相关历史文献的搜集与整理作为研究方法，通过对历史文献的细致剖析，本研究发现，现代骑射运动的兴起与发展，与近代中国民族认同的崛起存在紧密关联。尽管这些俱乐部以体育社会组织的形式设立，但其创办者多为军政界人士，因此带有浓厚的民族主义倾向与显著的区域发展不均衡问题。现代骑射运动在传承中华传统文化的同时，融入了西方体育运动的核心要素，其所承载的社会价值，正体现了近代中国民族认同的形成进程。