By love-89.com Beijing News reported on October 23 that the inaugural “Elite Cup” for primary and middle school students kicked off recently at the Shangdong Football Base in Chaoyang District, Beijing. The event features competitions for both elementary and middle school divisions, with numerous teams participating.
Organized by the Beijing Social Sports Management Center and hosted by the Beijing Football Association, the event aims to showcase the youthful spirit and resilience of students through competitive soccer. It also provides a platform for school soccer teams to hone their skills, improve their performance, and further promote the development and popularity of soccer in schools.
In an interview, a representative from the event highlighted that sports education can lead young individuals to enjoy physical exercise while enhancing their health, character, and willpower. In recent years, school soccer has played a crucial role in increasing student participation and improving children’s physical fitness. The inaugural “Elite Cup” received strong support from educational institutions, attracting several school soccer teams to compete. After intense matches, the winning teams in both the elementary and middle school divisions will be crowned champions, and young players will receive trophies and certificates of honor.
According to the organizers, this school soccer tournament contributes to raising awareness and skill levels among youth, increases the social influence of school soccer, and promotes the spread of football culture. One parent expressed their hopes that the competition would help their child enhance physical fitness and develop teamwork skills, providing a comprehensive physical and mental workout.
The tournament is set to continue in the coming days.