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Celebrating Tradition and Sport: The Vibrant Fusion of China's Village Super League

CGTN

China's viral sensation, the Village Super League, kicked off this year's tournament on January 6 with 62 teams.

This weekend, the last 20 teams enter the knockouts, which will run till May 25.

An aerial view of local residents' performance in the rain prior to a preliminary match during the Village Super League, or
An aerial view of local residents' performance in the rain prior to a preliminary match during the Village Super League, or "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, January 6, 2024. /CFP

An aerial view of local residents' performance in the rain prior to a preliminary match during the Village Super League, or "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, January 6, 2024. /CFP

A footballer attempts to shoot during the preliminary round match of the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 6, 2024. /CFP
A footballer attempts to shoot during the preliminary round match of the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 6, 2024. /CFP

A footballer attempts to shoot during the preliminary round match of the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 6, 2024. /CFP

A group of female football fans cheer for the teams during the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 13, 2024. /CFP
A group of female football fans cheer for the teams during the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 13, 2024. /CFP

A group of female football fans cheer for the teams during the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 13, 2024. /CFP

Players in action during the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 13, 2024. /CFP
Players in action during the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 13, 2024. /CFP

Players in action during the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, January 13, 2024. /CFP

An aerial view of a Village Super League match at night in Rongjiang, China, January 14, 2024. /CFP
An aerial view of a Village Super League match at night in Rongjiang, China, January 14, 2024. /CFP

An aerial view of a Village Super League match at night in Rongjiang, China, January 14, 2024. /CFP

Performers from the China's Dong ethnic group perform prior to a Village Super League match in Rongjiang, China, January 18, 2024. /CFP
Performers from the China's Dong ethnic group perform prior to a Village Super League match in Rongjiang, China, January 18, 2024. /CFP

Performers from the China's Dong ethnic group perform prior to a Village Super League match in Rongjiang, China, January 18, 2024. /CFP

Players in action during the Village Super League match between Zhaihao Township Paawang Village Team and Zaima Township Gaotong Village Team in Rongjiang, China, January 18, 2024. /CFP
Players in action during the Village Super League match between Zhaihao Township Paawang Village Team and Zaima Township Gaotong Village Team in Rongjiang, China, January 18, 2024. /CFP

Players in action during the Village Super League match between Zhaihao Township Paawang Village Team and Zaima Township Gaotong Village Team in Rongjiang, China, January 18, 2024. /CFP

Footballers of a team from China's Macao Special Special Administrative Region receive a roasted pig as a gift after their match in the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, February 3, 2024. /CFP
Footballers of a team from China's Macao Special Special Administrative Region receive a roasted pig as a gift after their match in the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, February 3, 2024. /CFP

Footballers of a team from China's Macao Special Special Administrative Region receive a roasted pig as a gift after their match in the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, February 3, 2024. /CFP

Players battle for the ball during a Village Super League match in Rongjiang, China, February 13, 2024. /CFP
Players battle for the ball during a Village Super League match in Rongjiang, China, February 13, 2024. /CFP

Players battle for the ball during a Village Super League match in Rongjiang, China, February 13, 2024. /CFP

Footballers in action during a friendly match between China and France in the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, February 26, 2024. /CFP
Footballers in action during a friendly match between China and France in the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, February 26, 2024. /CFP

Footballers in action during a friendly match between China and France in the Village Super League in Rongjiang, China, February 26, 2024. /CFP

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