As the Jiangsu Football City League (JSCL) heats up and captures attention online, it's proving to be more than just a showdown between cities — it's also a vivid example of how the sports industry and related manufacturing sectors are working hand in hand, with Zhangjiagang enterprises playing a vital role.
Jinling Sports, a leading sports equipment manufacturer based in Zhangjiagang, is making its presence felt across all 13 host cities. "Our products — from football goals, shelters, and seating to substitute benches, red and yellow cards and corner flags — are used at every stadium in this year's league," said Cai Jie, head of Technical Development at Jinling Sports.
The Suzhou Sports Center is equipped with professional facilities manufactured by Jinling Sports. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
The league's popularity has also fueled business growth. "We've already received several major orders this year, not just for football gear, but also for our basketball and volleyball product lines," Cai added.
Meanwhile, Shagang Group, a steel industry giant in Zhangjiagang, is supporting the league from the ground up — literally. On June 15, the upgraded Lianyungang Sports Center hosted a key match, reinforced by over 300 metric tons of high-quality Shagang rebar, providing exceptional seismic performance and load-bearing capacity.
From the flowing roof of the Suzhou Olympic Sports Center to the seismic structures of the Yancheng Sports School, Shagang steel has become a backbone of Jiangsu's sports infrastructure.