(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-VILLAGE VOLLEYBALL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-VILLAGE VOLLEYBALL (CN)

(230817) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The aerial photo taken on July 23, 2023 shows that people watch a village volleyball match in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The 2023 Hainan Wenchang volleyball league, also known as the village volleyball, has concluded in Wenchang recently. The month-long league featured 20 men's teams from Wenchang, Haikou, Qionghai and Chengmai. Many players are fishermen, farmers and vendors. The league has attracted a total of 485,800 spectators and generated a revenue of 280 million yuan in travel and tourism. With a rich history in volleyball, Wenchang boasts over 600 volleyball courts and has seen the game rising in popularity among its residents. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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