Intl football tournament kicks off in Xiuwen county

Sixteen football teams from across China, Thailand, and Laos gathered in Guiyang's Xiuwen county on Oct 12 for the opening ceremony of the 2026 "Zhucheng Cup" Elite Women's Football Invitational Tournament and Guiyang International Youth Football Invitational Tournament, which will run until Oct 16.

Players walk onto the pitch. [Photo/website of Xiuwen county]

The ceremony kicked off with the Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe presenting an original show that blended football's competitive allure, acrobatic feats, and folk culture.

A performance during the opening ceremony. [Photo/website of Xiuwen county]

In the opening match between Guiyang and Thailand's TCFC VIS football team, Li Bing, a former national team player born in Guiyang, performed the ceremonial kick-off.

Fans wave school flags and cheer during the opening match. [Photo/website of Xiuwen county]