Dong Yongheng (C) conducts basic football training for children in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, on March 23.

Since the new season of Guizhou’s Village Super League (Cun Chao) began, 36-year-old Dong —affectionately nicknamed "King Dong" by fans — has been busier than ever. Balancing training and matches, he has also teamed up with fellow players to open a restaurant serving local flavors. This season, he hopes to lead Zhongcheng Village’s team to championship glory.

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