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Horinger, a small county with a history dating back to 386 AD, is located alongside the ancient Silk Road in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. A professional soccer club was recently launched in the county for teenagers, preparing young talents for the national team to one day compete in the FIFA World Cup.

Shengle Mongolian Sheep FC was founded along with a training center and a soccer-themed park, as the county's development strategy focuses on the sports industry.