Journal of Intelligent Computing Zenan Xiong,Wei Xiong,Guojun Hong 16 1 2025 https://doi.org/10.6025/jic/2025/16/1/1-9 https://www.dline.info/jic/fulltext/v16n1/jicv16n1_1.pdf This study aims to use the intelligent particle swarm algorithm to optimize the development model of traditional ethnic sports. By analyzing the characteristics and problems of the development of conventional ethnic sports, combined with the advantages of the particle swarm algorithm, an optimization model was constructed, and an empirical study was carried out. The model for applying the particle swarm algorithm to optimize the development of traditional ethnic sports was proposed. In the model construction, the development problems of traditional ethnic sports were transformed into an optimization problem. Using the particle swarm algorithm’s search and optimization capabilities, the model was solved and the optimal decision scheme was obtained. The intelligent particle swarm algorithm can scientifically and effectively solve the problems faced by the development of traditional ethnic sports.