China News Service, November 16th. On the 16th, the Chinese Basketball Association announced that Du Feng will no longer serve as the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team.
Since taking office in November 2019, Du Feng has served in this position for three years.
In the unfinished 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup qualifiers, the Chinese team temporarily ranked second in the group with 8 wins and 2 losses. It has locked its place in the 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup and completed the establishment of a "bridgehead" for the Paris Olympics. Task.
Du Feng.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Shuo
For the Paris Olympic cycle, the State Sports General Administration and the Chinese Basketball Association pay special attention from top to bottom. In order to adapt to the major changes in the Olympic qualifications, it is imperative to professionalize the head coaches of the men's and women's national teams at all levels.
The national team is the driving force for the development of Chinese basketball, while clubs and professional leagues are the talent pool and source of energy for Chinese basketball, and they all need to devote themselves wholeheartedly.
During the three years when Du Feng coached the national team, the Hongyuan club has attached great importance to and fully supported the work of the national team, but for the Guangdong Hongyuan men's basketball team that is being rebuilt, Du Feng is also irreplaceable.
In this regard, the Chinese Basketball Association communicated with Du Feng and Guangdong Hongyuan Club and reached a consensus that he will focus on club construction.
The Chinese Basketball Association fully affirmed Du Feng's coaching.
He was ordered in danger, showing his patriotism and responsibility as an excellent coach and former national player.
Looking back on the World Preliminaries in the past three years, in the face of many uncertain restrictions and unprecedented tests brought about by the epidemic, Du Feng charged forward, and with a rigorous work attitude and lofty professionalism, put the team's unity and work style construction on the back foot. In the first place, he has been bumpy all the way, faced difficulties, never gave up, and tried his best to lead the Chinese men's basketball team to maintain its tenacious combat effectiveness and cohesion.
Du Feng said that whether as a player or a head coach, being able to play for the country is the most precious experience and the highest honor.
Thanks to the Chinese Basketball Association, all members of the men's basketball team and all walks of life for their strong support, and will continue to work hard to contribute to Chinese basketball in the future.
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