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Xinjiang scores on the national stage at last

By Sun Xiaochen in Shenyang and Cui Jia in Urumqi | China Daily | Updated: 2013-09-17 08:48

Xinjiang scores on the national stage at last

The Under-20 soccer team of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region reacts in a penalty shootout against hosts Liaoning during their first-ever semifinal at the National Games, on Sept 8, 2013. They lost to Liaoning 6-5. [Photo by Cui Meng / China Daily]

Participation is seen as key to success