The city of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province is continued to show its enthusiasm for youth football and its determination to develop the sport, on April 13.

It held a youth tournament at the grassroots level, mainly to target primary and secondary schools in the southern part of the city. And, it was also meant to be a good opportunity to exchange ideas on football training among the 11 schools involved.

Harbin southern youth football league, Heilongjiang province’s first, opens on April 13.  [Photo provided to e.my399.com]

In explaining the move, Zhang Xinzhang, of the city’s sports department, commented, “This latest move is a first step in promoting football among young people and it’s important for them to take part in the sport within an education environment.”