Students at Luqu Tibetan Middle School participate in a variety of sport activities, in Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Northwest China's Gansu province. [Photo by Chen Bin for China Daily]

In addition to the league, the school offers various sports clubs, including a dedicated soccer club. Approximately 900 students participate in sports-related clubs, with training sessions held every afternoon for about 50 minutes.

"Our students have a great enthusiasm for sports. Whether between classes or during lunch and dinner breaks, they love engaging in various physical activities," PE teacher Ren said.

On the field, students, no matter boys or girls, were seen participating in sports—some practicing on parallel bars, others playing basketball, and many simply running and chasing each other just for fun.

The most talented players are selected for the school's four soccer teams—two for middle school and two for high school, divided by gender.