Soccer in Guizhou: Behind the rise of China's village sport frenzy

A match scene during the finals of the village super league, Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 29, 2023. /CFP

While people are still reliving the joy of the recently concluded village super league, Rongjiang county has kick-started a new round of soccer matches on Sunday.

Four matches were arranged for the first day, wi