Yang Guangyong wins best shooter award in Qinghai Super League

Striker Yang Guangyong secured the best shooter award in the third “Greater Qinghai Plateau Football” Super League by scoring 10 goals while playing at an average altitude of 3,000 meters, according to regional reports.

Journey to the Plateau and Early Hurdles

Yang, a Miao ethnic minority native of Kaili City in Guizhou Province's Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, initially faced family resistance regarding his athletic pursuits. He began playing football in the fifth grade, secured regional and provincial youth titles in Guizhou, and earned a spot on the U15 National Campus Football Team in 2019 to compete in the Bayern Munich Youth Cup global finals in Germany, where his side finished third.

Playing at the Menyuan Hui Autonomous County Stadium in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture—located at an altitude exceeding 2,800 meters—presented immediate climatic and physical hurdles. Yang experienced altitude sickness and throat irritation during his debut appearance in cold conditions. He scored his first league goal during the 36th minute of a match against the Huangnan Regong Arts team, establishing a personal objective to help his squad secure competitive results.

Tactical Shifts and Finding Form With Haidong

For the second Qinghai Super League, Yang transferred to the Haidong Hehuang squad. During the first half of the campaign, he scored two goals via free kicks from the identical position against his former team, Haibei Qilianshan Tibetan Sheep. However, subsequent squad revisions and an ankle injury restricted his playing time and disrupted his rhythm. Following a thorough review of match recordings, Yang adjusted his tactical focus toward team coordination and mental discipline.

Entering the third Qinghai Super League with the Haidong Tianyoude squad, which engaged in a three-month pre-season training regimen, Yang contributed to a runner-up finish for his club and captured the best shooter award with 10 goals. Over three seasons, he made 33 appearances, maintaining full attendance across his final two campaigns.

Broader Impact and Development Goals

Following participation in the “Aid Qinghai Cup” football invitational, Yang noted the sport’s capacity to serve as an exchange medium between Qinghai and other provinces. The Qinghai Super League has been selected as a national mass sports “three major ball” boutique event, serving as a platform for inter-ethnic athletic engagement.

Looking toward future competition, Yang outlined plans to support youth development on the plateau by enhancing scientific training methods adapted to high-altitude environments and expanding exchange opportunities for local players.

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