Friendship through sport, youth in sync. The third China-U.S. Youth Pickleball Friendship Tournament kicked off  in Hebi, Henan Province.

Young players from the United States and local Chinese students bonded over the fast-growing sport of pickleball. On the court, they competed with passion and skill; off the court, they exchanged hugs and heartfelt conversations, as friendship continued to blossom through sport.

A heartwarming moment unfolded after the match: teammates and rivals alike quickly turned into one another's biggest cheerleaders, trading compliments and signing each other's paddles as keepsakes.

Click the video to witness this friendship.

Web editors: Shen Jianqi, Tong Lin