China News Service, Rongjiang, Guizhou, March 16 (Reporter Yang Qian and Yuan Chao) On the 16th, the 2024 "Village Super League" finals competition kicked off in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province. The top 20 teams successfully broke through from the 62 qualifying teams. In the final stage, the teams are divided into two groups, A and B, and they proceed to round robin and knockout rounds until the overall champion is determined.
Before the game started, the lively atmosphere outside the stadium was already full.
Audiences queuing up said, "I came to line up two hours in advance. There were already a lot of people in line, so I was worried that I would lose a good seat." A street vendor said, "Not long after I opened the stall, I made 200 portions of fried rice noodles. ”
The scene of the finals of the second Guizhou "Village Super League".
Photo by China News Service reporter Qu Honglun
In order to enhance the competitiveness, the 20 teams entering the finals can supplement local players from the unqualified teams to give the players more competitive opportunities.
In 2024, "Village Super" will have an upgraded interactive experience.
Outside the stadium, there were people carrying young children on their backs, as well as elderly people; while vendors were frying rice noodles, they also introduced the "Village Supermarket" to customers; outside the shop, a handwritten note from the owner was posted in a conspicuous place: "Welcome to my home. bathroom".
The "Pamper Your Private Car" was also launched simultaneously on the 16th. It can stop at the wave of your hand and be delivered to the stadium for free.
The audience cheered for the players.
Photo by China News Service reporter Qu Honglun
In the stadium, spectators brought food and prepared for a "picnic" as scheduled.
"We heard yesterday that today was the opening of the 'Village Super League' finals, so we immediately changed our itinerary and came to Rongjiang." Jiang Jinhua, who has settled in New York, the United States, took advantage of his return to China to visit relatives and traveled to Rongjiang with his family.
"Last year, I saw the lively scenes of the 'Village Super League' on the Internet, and I thought I had to go and see it if I had the chance." Jiang Jinhua said, "I don't understand football, but at the 'Village Super League' site, I felt The charm of Guizhou’s multi-ethnic culture blending, I feel the enthusiasm of the local people, and I also feel the passion that football brings to everyone.”
On-site parade during the final stage of the second Guizhou "Village Super League".
Photo by China News Service reporter Qu Honglun
At the opening ceremony of the second Guizhou "Village Super League" finals, about 3,500 people from 43 teams participated in the on-site parade.
In the midfield of the event, in addition to Lusheng dance and Dong Pipa song, there were more than 20 programs including acrobatics, singing and dancing.
At the same time, interactive sessions such as "Happy Clapping Song", "Dong Girl" and "Hanbala" were also arranged on site.
"It's so lively. I feel very happy in the stadium. Watching football is not the most important thing, the most important thing is the experience, the atmosphere here." Luo Yi, a tourist from Yunnan, told reporters.
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