The 100-team Cup five-a-side game ends, vividly interpreting the vigorous vitality of Beijing youth football

On the morning of the 15th, with the finals of the three groups of the men and women under the age of 7, men and women under the age of 8, and men and women under the age of 9, the five-a-side event of the 42nd Didi Hundred Team Cup Football Championship came to a successful conclusion. As the "vanguard" of the "Running Man and Youth" Li Ning Cup 2025 Beijing Youth Open, this 100 Team Cup has presented a generous gift to National Fitness Day with its unprecedented scale and influence. Looking back at the entire schedule, the data is the best footnote: 1,369 teams and 18,094 participants. The record number not only demonstrates the great appeal of the event, but also vividly interprets the vigorous vitality of Beijing youth football.

At 8:00 a.m., the final started on time. These children with an average age of less than 8 years old showed concentration and fighting spirit on the court that was inconsistent with their age. From precise short pass cooperation to desperate saves in front of the goal, every moment touches the heartstrings of the coach and parents on the sidelines. At 10 o'clock, the closing ceremony and award ceremony officially began. When the young players hung heavy medals and held up the trophy of their team high, the sweat he put into the whole summer turned into the sweetest fruit at this moment. This is not only a commendation of the winner, but also an affirmation of the sports spirit of every contestant. The success of the

event also cannot be separated from the full implementation of the concept of "sports education". This year, the organizing committee specially launched the new concept of "one team, one slogan, one team, one team uniform, one team photo". Opening the slogan collection of each team, it is like opening a "spiritual white paper" for Beijing Youth Football. Here are the innocent expectations of the "little football and big dream" of the mixed group under 6 years old, the team declaration of the mixed group under 8 years old, the team pursuit of the mixed group under 12 years old, the character pursuit of the mixed group under 12 years old, and the infinite love of the college entrance examination group "not retire after graduation, youth return". Slogans, whether tender and cute, or full of fighting spirit, together with unique team uniforms and freeze-forming moments, form the unique identity of each team.

This emphasis on "education" is complemented by the innovative experience brought by technology. From the debut of the "Village Super" teenager in Guizhou to the same game between foreign players in 27 countries and regions; from the AI mini program that generates exclusive cartoon images with one click to the XbotGo Chameleon AI sports tracking and camera system that accurately captures highlight moments, this 100-team Cup has inherited history while also creating an unprecedented "protagonist" experience for children. The #Me and My Hundred Team Cup# story collection activity throughout the season has built an emotional bridge between generations of Hundred Team Cup people, allowing this 42-year-old event culture to be passed down from generation to generation. As Liu Jun, chairman of the Beijing Football Association, said, for children of this age, cultivating interest is far more important than winning competitions. After the game, every young player who bravely stepped onto the field won a commemorative medal, sowing the seeds of love and confidence in their hearts.

Although the futsal match has ended, the battle in the Hundred Teams Cup has not stopped. The fierce competition in the eight-a-side event continues. According to the schedule, starting from August 15, the promotion teams that stand out in each competition area will gather at the Yinghai Football Theme Park in Daxing District to launch a more cruel concentrated knockout match. The peak showdown between the eight-a-side football match will be staged on August 17. At that time, the finals of the four groups, namely the mixed men and women group of 10, 11, and under 12, and the men group of 13, will be historically moved to the outdoor natural grass warm-up field at the National Stadium (Bird's Nest). Being able to compete for the championship on the Olympic-level venues will undoubtedly be the most unforgettable experience for the young players this summer.

Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Zhang Kunlong

Editor/Wang Haozhou