The Functions and Value of the Traditional Sports of the Yi Nationality in Liangshan

Each of 43 traditional sports of the Yi Nationality has its respective origin,characteristics and functions.The author observed the current traditional sports of the Yi Nationality in the location of Liangshan.From the point view of cultural resources and the tourist industry,the article discusses and analyses its function of contacting with producing-living,transforming capital,culturing,mixing nationalities,promoting the Yi Nationality,tourists' participation and enjoyment,and military affairs in history.Above all,the healthy development of sports will significantly affect the progress of all kinds of trades, particularly the tourist industry.