Photo taken on April 18, 2026 shows a match of the 2026 Hubei Football City League, or “Chuchao”, held in Enshi, Hubei Province. It drew over 15,000 fans to the stadium. The first round matches of the 2026 Hubei Football City League concluded at the Shiyan Sports Center, on April 19, 2026, while the second round is scheduled to kick off on April 25, featuring eight matches involving 16 city teams. (Photo: Hubei Daily/Li Xi)

Supporters of Xiangyang team react during a match between Xiangyang team and Xiantao team in Xiangyang City, at the 2026 Hubei Football City League, or “Chuchao”, on April 18, 2026. The first round matches of the 2026 Hubei Football City League concluded on April 19, 2026, while the second round is scheduled to kick off on April 25, featuring eight matches involving 16 city teams. (Photo: Hubei Daily/Zhao Yiran)

Cheerleaders perfom during a match between Huanggang team and Shennongjia team in Huanggang City during the 2026 Hubei Football City League, or “Chuchao”, on April 18, 2026. The first round matches of the 2026 Hubei Football City League concluded on April 19, 2026, while the second round is scheduled to kick off on April 25, featuring eight matches involving 16 city teams. (Photo: Hubei Daiy/Ren Yong)

Supporters of Suizhou team react during a match between Xianning team and Suizhou team in Xianning City, at the 2026 Hubei Football City League, or “Chuchao”, on April 18, 2026. The first round matches of the 2026 Hubei Football City League concluded on April 19, 2026, while the second round is scheduled to kick off on April 25, featuring eight matches involving 16 city teams. (Photo: Hubei Daily)

Cheerleaders from Enshi greet football fans at the 2026 Hubei Football City League, or “Chuchao”, on April 18, 2026. The first round matches of the 2026 Hubei Football City League concluded on April 19, 2026, while the second round is scheduled to kick off on April 25, featuring eight matches involving 16 city teams. (Photo: Hubei Daily/Li Xi)

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