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More Than A Game Ep.1: What's behind China's village football craze?
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Many Chinese football fans sigh over the lackluster performances of the country's male national team.

But this villager-organized football tournament, or "Cun Chao," in SW China's Guizhou Province has gone viral on the internet, with the hashtag being viewed over 3 billion times. The stadium in Rongjiang County where it is played has attract a spectatorship double that of matches in China's top leagues. CGTN reporter Li Jiaming traveled to Rongjiang to experience the famous game in person and explore the stories behind its success.

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