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Yunnan hosts football league, encourages youth to play

By Yang Fan ( chinadaily.com.cn )
2015-12-09

The month-long Xinyi Youth Club Cup Football League concluded in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, on Dec 6.

The league cup began on Nov 7 and attracted around 500 young football players, comprising of 61 teams. A total of 190 matches were held as part of the event.

National football players Peng Weiguo and Xu Yang made an appearance at the closing ceremony and taught young players some football movements.

Yunnan hosts football league, encourages youth to play

A friendly is held between a female and male youth team in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Dec 6. [Photo/yunnan.cn]

Yunnan hosts football league, encourages youth to play

A former national football player helps young players hone in their football skills in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Nov 6. [Photo/yunnan.cn]

Yunnan hosts football league, encourages youth to play

A friendly is held at the closing ceremony of the Xinyi Youth Club Cup Football league in Kunming, Yunnan province. [Photo/yunnan.cn]

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