Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

STORY: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village football competitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI YUJIE, Football player from Yuezhai Village 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ZHENGQIAN, Football player from Pingdi Village 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHI SHIHUA, Captain of the football team of Chejiang Second Village STORYLINE: A village football tournament in China has recently captured the attention of many, with its festive atmosphere and spectacular goal-scoring performances. Organized and played by locals, the amateur football tournament held in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, which translates to "Village Super League." From May to July, 20 teams from Rongjiang County are participating in the "Cun Chao" tournament on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the final scheduled for July 29. The playe

Xinhua Headlines: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

Xinhua Headlines: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

(230613) -- BEIJING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The team of Yuezhai Village and the team of Fengle Village compete during a "Village Super League" football match in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province on June 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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(230610) -- RONGJIANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a "Village Super League" football match between the team of Yuezhai Village and the team of Fengle Village in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, on June 9, 2023. "Village Super League" is a football tournament held in Rongjiang County. Organized and participated by local football fans, this grassroot football tournament has attracted 20 teams from nearby villages. Video clips of the matches went viral on internet and helped the "Village Super League" gained popularity nation wide. The tournament, not only showcases the passion and skills of the football enthusiasts in local villages, but also demonstrates their unity and teamwork in the field. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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(230610) -- RONGJIANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Yuezhai Village and the team of Fengle Village compete during a "Village Super League" football match in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, on June 9, 2023. "Village Super League" is a football tournament held in Rongjiang County. Organized and participated by local football fans, this grassroot football tournament has attracted 20 teams from nearby villages. Video clips of the matches went viral on internet and helped the "Village Super League" gained popularity nation wide. The tournament, not only showcases the passion and skills of the football enthusiasts in local villages, but also demonstrates their unity and teamwork in the field. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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(230610) -- RONGJIANG, June 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Yuezhai Village and the team of Fengle Village compete during a "Village Super League" football match in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, on June 9, 2023. "Village Super League" is a football tournament held in Rongjiang County. Organized and participated by local football fans, this grassroot football tournament has attracted 20 teams from nearby villages. Video clips of the matches went viral on internet and helped the "Village Super League" gained popularity nation wide. The tournament, not only showcases the passion and skills of the football enthusiasts in local villages, but also demonstrates their unity and teamwork in the field. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)