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2025 World Elite University Football Tournament concludes

Updated: Jul 29, 2025 en.xa.gov.cn Print
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The 2025 World Elite University Football Tournament concluded on July 25 at Fengdong Football Park in Xi'an.

Players challenge each other for control of the ball during the tournament. [Photo/Xi'an news network]

The tournament, which started on July 19, featured eight top university teams demonstrating intense competitiveness despite high temperatures. After 20 matches between the eight teams, Tsinghua University and Seoul National University of South Korea advanced to the final.

After a 0-0 draw at full time, Tsinghua University won 3-1 against Seoul International University in penalty shootouts to seize the championship.

A player makes a tackle in the final. [Photo/Xi'an news network]

As a high-level international sports event, the tournament is not only a competition but also an opportunity for cultural exchange and urban promotion. Players and audiences were able to experience the exhilaration of football, as well as the rich historical culture and modern vitality of Xi'an.

Players fight for control of the ball. [Photo/Xi'an news network]

The tournament enhanced Xi'an's influence on the international sports stage and served as a model for promoting the integrated development of sports, culture, tourism, and business. Through unique creative products and rich cultural experiences, the event showcased Xi'an as a city that blends tradition and modernity to the world.

 

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