Group 1 - The Northeast Regional Urban Football League ("Northeast Super") will launch on May 23, focusing on the integration of sports, culture, and tourism in Northeast China [1] - The inaugural league will feature eight city teams from Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, and Inner Mongolia, with simultaneous opening ceremonies in provincial capitals [1][2] - The league aims to leverage the tourism season in mid-May to enhance spectator experience and boost local economies [2] Group 2 - The league will adopt a single round-robin format, with regular season matches from May 23 to August 15, followed by knockout rounds from September 5 to October 1 [2] - The initiative is part of a broader strategy to develop regional collaboration and promote mass urban football participation [2] - Previous successful examples, such as the "Xiang Super" league, demonstrate the potential for significant economic impact through local events [3]
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Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-12 23:31