Su Chao: Amateur league's rise as China's cultural hit

<p>When 60,000 fans packed a stadium in <em>Nanjing</em> this July for an amateur match, it wasn't superstars they cheered for – but teachers, delivery drivers, and fishmongers representing their hometowns.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, host <em>Yolanda Lu</em> is joined by South African sports journalist <em>Andre </em>and Jiangsu-based reporter <em>Eric</em> to explore China’s surprise summer obsession: Su Super League (苏超), where 13 Jiangsu cities battle in a cultural-defining tournament.</p><figure><img src="https://image.xyzcdn.net/Fq4UJil22SxqHuSjgcnKfYyRtUDj.jpg"/></figure><p>Together, we uncover:&nbsp;</p><ul> <li><strong>Why it went viral</strong>: 11B+ views and city-wide public screenings</li> <li><strong>Economic alchemy</strong>: How matchdays fuel local spending surges</li> <li><strong>Derby magic</strong>: Wuxi’s "honey peach" mascots vs Nanjing’s "salted duck" warriors</li> <li><strong>Everyday heroes</strong>: Why part-time players embody China’s sports spirit</li> ...