Data Map: Yao Ming, President of the China Basketball Association. Photo by Chen Jimin
The client of Zhongxin.com, May 8th. On the evening of the 8th, Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, introduced the current situation of China's basketball under the influence of the epidemic and plans for a period of time in an interview with CCTV.
Yao Ming first talked about the related issues of the Chinese men's basketball team lost in the Olympics. Due to the delay of the game, Yao Ming said that the Chinese men's basketball team does not have a training plan in the short term. But he pointed out, "According to the normal calendar, there will be an Asian Cup window competition at the end of the year, and a group of players will be trained to face the game."
In addition to the related topics of the national team, when the CBA league restarts is also the focus of fans' attention. Yao Ming revealed that there are currently three restart options: intact, slightly cut the schedule or directly enter the final stage. He also said that the CBA restart should follow the two principles of conforming to the epidemic prevention environment and ensuring the fairness of the competition. Whenever it restarts, the first consideration is to ensure the integrity of the league as much as possible. At the same time, the league may be played in the form of an empty court.
"We are currently preparing a plan for the tournament system, concentrating the team in relatively closed venues and hotels, each area is set as a safe area. The tournament system is different from the home and away games, there will be changes in the schedule, and as much as possible Reduce the site staff to the minimum establishment and minimize the risk. "
Yao Ming also specially thanked Academician Zhong Nanshan, "I am very fortunate to have the help of the expert recommended by Academician Zhong Nanshan. His wife turned out to be a member of our older generation of Chinese women's basketball team and also our senior. We are very fortunate to receive his help and recommended the participation of experts In our protection plan for the entire competition, we have given us a lot of professional advice, which is very much needed for our league. "
Regarding whether there will be a salary reduction plan for the CBA club under the epidemic, Yao Ming revealed, "The Chinese Basketball Association has also issued guiding salary reduction principles and opinions. Through consultations between all parties, a reasonable salary reduction range has been completed, which makes us overcome the difficulties together. To make our league a sustainable development. "(End)