Abstract: The methods of literature and logical analysis are adopted in this study to review the evolvement process of Chinese sports system, which is historically divided into the three of phases of system establishment, initial reform and deepened reforms. This paper also summarizes the characteristics of the different periods and explores the conflicts in the current system reform. The study holds that we should propel the transformation of governmental functions by delimitating government’s rights and obligations, activate marketing features by cancelling sport game examination and approval authority, diversify sport talents training modes by opening our mind, avoid sport departments’ micromanagement by monetized purchasing of sport products.

Key words: sports system, conflict, reform