2024 China Youth Football League (Chinese: 2024中国青少年足球联赛) was the third edition of the national youth football competition organized by the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Ministry of Education, and State General Administration of Sport.
Structure
Age Groups: The league comprised 18 age categories (9 male, 9 female) divided into four tiers: Primary school: U8–U12. Junior high school: U13–U15. High school: U16–U17. University: U18–U19. Qualification: Regional qualifiers were held in provinces such as Hainan, Guangdong, and Liaoning, with winners advancing to national finals. National finals occurred in Dalian, Zhuhai, and Yunnan from August to November 2024.
Key events
Finals: U19 Male Final: Shandong Taishan U19 defeated Zhejiang U19 11–10 in a penalty shootout on October 29, 2024. U17 Male Final: Langfang Glory City U17 won 1–0 against Shanghai Port U17 on September 29, 2024. Disciplinary Actions: The CFA penalized Shijiazhuang No. 44 Middle School Rongzhihe FC and Langfang No. 1 Middle School FC for rule violations during qualifiers. Twenty-seven teams, including Hainan Zhonghong, received commendations for adherence to league regulations. Participant Statistics: Over 50,000 players from 30 provinces registered, including regions such as Tibet and Xinjiang. The U17 male group involved 64 teams, split into eight groups during the national finals.
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