China’s Village Super League expands to national tournament
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Teams from across China competed in the second national Village Super League tournament, held in Guizhou province, with the Jinli Chengjun Football Team of Guangdong province winning the championship.
The Village Super League began as a local event in Rongjiang, Guizhou, and has since grown into a nationwide amateur football tournament involving 105 teams. Organisers expanded participation by establishing 102 county-level qualifying competitions, allowing more players and local cultures to participate.
This year’s tournament used a dual-track format, with 48 teams competing in a cup competition and 57 teams participating in friendly matches focused on cultural exchange and tourism. Teams like the one from Xinhe county in Xinjiang, composed of fruit growers and teachers, valued the opportunity to compete nationally and connect with fans. The tournament also served as a platform to promote local products and rural revitalization.
A harvest market showcased specialties from participating counties, and a county-level industrial development alliance helped connect producers with buyers. Xiaoyi, Shanxi province, saw over 2.1 million tourist visits during its qualifying competition, increasing catering and accommodation consumption by more than 35 percent. Organisers hope to adapt the tournament model to suit local conditions in other areas of China.
