Hangzhou will include football as part of the physical examination selection criteria for the college entrance examination.

The Hangzhou Municipal Government recently announced the "Measures to Accelerate the Development of Football in Hangzhou, a Key City for National Football Development". It mentions that the municipal government will allocate special funds of no less than 30 million yuan each year, focusing on football youth training, campus football development, and event exchanges. Football will be emphasized as an important part of campus sports activities, and extracurricular football training will be strengthened through activities such as extended breaks and after-school supervision. Football will be included in the physical education exam as an optional subject for the high school entrance examination. Qualified football professionals will be supported to be recognized as high-level talents in Hangzhou and enjoy corresponding benefits in accordance with policies.