Published on: 2026-09-18
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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On September 12, in the final of the Inner Mongolia Super League Mengniu 2026, the team from Baotou city defeated the team from Ordos city with a score of 6-5, concluding the five-month football season.
Last season, both teams were eliminated in the quarterfinals, but this year they returned strong, defeating the tournament favorites in the semifinals and advancing to the championship final. The Ordos team fought until the final whistle and finished the season in second place after 15 matches.
The league also highlighted the growing popularity of grassroots football in Inner Mongolia. Most players came from various professions and played for their hometowns out of a shared love for the sport.
Fans of the Ordos team followed the team both at home and away matches, providing powerful support from the stands as the team’s “twelfth player.”
The league has become more than just a sports competition. It has united residents and created new connections between sports, culture, and tourism. Its success has shown how football can become part of community life and provide local athletes and fans with a common stage.
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