Swamp soccer brings fun to Shanghai's Songjiang

STORY: Swamp soccer brings fun to Shanghai's Songjiang DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Xinbang Swamp Soccer match STORYLINE: Mud, water, and fun! The 2023 Xinbang Swamp Soccer Match in Songjiang, Shanghai, has begun with a joyful opening match. This year's Swamp Soccer Match has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in terms of venue and hardware. The venue has been adjusted to 40 meters x 20 meters. Soft bags were also made around to prevent collisions and injuries. The mud used in the competition is also softer and more comfortable than before. With multiple Swamp Soccer matches held in Xinbang Town, Shanghai in recent years, this fun football sport has become a mass sports event in the town, attracting more and more citizens to participate. Starting from this week, 32 teams from multiple industries in Songjiang District, Shanghai will compete in groups for the championship. Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo