Information Figure: The calligraphy and painting 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup and China Small Basketball League launch ceremony was held in Beijing. The picture shows the speech of Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association. China News Service reporter photo
Chinanews.com, June 17th. On June 20th, the CBA league, which has been shut down for nearly four months due to the outbreak, will restart. A few days ago, the CBA officially released "A Letter from Yao Ming to CBA Participants." In the letter, Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, expressed his gratitude to the coaches, players, referees, and staff who worked hard for the rematch.
In the letter, Yao Ming said: "On behalf of the CBA League, I would like to thank every coach, athlete, referee and staff for their hard work during the epidemic! Here, I would also like to express my heartfelt thanks to all Coaches, athletes and other relevant personnel who can sustainably develop the league and adjust their salaries to overcome difficulties."
He said: "As the first national large-scale sports event to be restarted in China, the CBA rematch has a strategic significance for the comprehensive promotion of resumption of production and restoration of life, and its social impact has exceeded the basketball itself."
Yao Ming hopes that the participants will build on each individual's performance, establish each team's positive and healthy image, and convey the positive energy of the CBA League. Through the basketball game, "interpret the true sportsmanship to our family, friends and the whole society. "
Yao Ming also promised in his letter: "Based on the requirements of epidemic prevention and control, the CBA Alliance, together with the Qingdao and Dongguan divisions, will provide everyone with as much convenience as possible. We have added a series of indoor and outdoor leisure activities within our power, hoping to help you adjust your mood, Maintain the best state of play."
Affected by the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, CBA announced that it would suspend the game during the Spring Festival holiday. After the rematch on June 20th, the CBA will take the form of a match-making airfield game. The first stage of the 20 teams will be divided into two groups to compete in Qingdao and Dongguan respectively. (Finish)