The Wanli Three-a-Side Football Tournament Concludes, A Decade of Dedication and Youthful Passion

28/09/2025 16:08:00 PANDATV

On September 27, 2025, the 10th Guangdong "Wanli Tire" Cup Three-a-Side Football Tournament concluded at Guangzhou Children's Park Football Field. Serving as a key event of the 11th Guangzhou Outdoor Sports Season Carnival, this ten-year football celebration has tracked the growth of South Guangdong football and energized the nationwide enthusiasm for football and fitness just before the upcoming 15th National Games.

Looking back over ten years, the growth path of the local football IP "Wanli Tire Youth Three-a-Side Football Tournament" is marked by persistent exploration. The organizers have remained true to their original mission, expanding from a single category to four groups now covering U8, U10, women's, and open divisions. From local team competitions to including elite talents from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, each innovation reflects the football spirit of "never giving up." Wanli Tire, a local company, has integrated social responsibility into football development by sponsoring the event, building support systems, setting prize structures, and nurturing talent, providing comprehensive and consistent support for decades. This has made the vision of "young players having football at their feet and dreams in their hearts" a reality.

This tournament was guided by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation Promotion Association Cultural Communication Committee and jointly organized by the Guangzhou Sports Bureau, Guangzhou Sports Federation, and Guangdong Wanli Celebrity Football Club. Coinciding with the year Guangzhou hosts the National Games, this edition carries a special mission. As the countdown to the 15th National Games begins, the tournament, as a key part of the Guangzhou central competition zone’s series of events, ignited citywide enthusiasm with intense matches among 32 strong teams.

The competition format of "single round-robin group stage plus crossover knockout" perfectly blends competitiveness and entertainment. In the closely fought semifinals and finals, the young players’ skillful dribbling, accurate passing, and courageous tackling not only showcased the new generation of South Guangdong football but also embodied the profound meaning of “happy football.”

Beyond the pitch, the Outdoor Sports Season Carnival offered a variety of exciting activities. Over a dozen engaging events like football shooting, drone football, and pickleball camps attracted large crowds. The laughter from parent-child jump rope games and cheers for ultimate frisbee created a vivid scene of “sports enjoyment for all.” The cheers from parents and applause from visitors turned the football field into a bridge connecting competitive sports and public fitness, fostering a strong atmosphere of “everyone participates, everyone shares” for the 15th National Games. The young faces were filled with love for football and hope for the future. From a local event to a Bay Area IP, the decade-long journey of the "Wanli Tire" Three-a-Side Football Tournament mirrors the flourishing growth of amateur football in Guangdong. The conclusion of the 10th tournament marks a milestone in this ten-year journey and the beginning of a new chapter.