Feature: China's grassroots leagues kick sports economy into high gear
by sportswriter He Leijing
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Amateur football leagues are exploding in popularity across China, turning ordinary players into hometown heroes and transforming weekend matches into citywide celebrations.
During this year's "two sessions" - the annual meetings of China's top legislature and political advisory body - the country's booming grassroots football leagues emerged as a l