Zhang Xiayan and Zhang Ruiyang, two second-year students at Suzhou Junior Middle School Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) in SIP, had the chance to serve as flag bearers and ball boys at the 2019 CFA Super Cup opener held at SIP's Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre at on Feb 23.

It is learnt that both of the boys have won a list of awards in football games as members of the school's football team. They gained the entry to the program together with other 10 youngsters selected from Suzhou-based middle schools and football clubs after strict assessment of their football skills and sportsmanship.