On November 26, the first Qinghai Province Village Girls Basketball Invitational Tournament with the theme of “Village Girls Basketball Show Reveals Heroine Charm” kicked off in Tangla Village, Donggou Township, Huzhu County.
Haidong City Vice Mayor Ma Xiaofeng announced the opening of the basketball game. Liu Xinghai, deputy director of the Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, Li Jun, director of the County People’s Congress Standing Committee and other provincial, city and county leaders attended the opening ceremony.
Deputy County Magistrate Ding Ying said in her speech that the province’s first Village Girl Basketball Invitational Tournament can be held in Huzhu, which is not only a full affirmation of the development achievements of Huzhu’s cultural and sports undertakings, but also a high degree of trust in Huzhu County’s hosting of large-scale events. Huzhu County will use the game as an example Matchmaker, riding the wind to relay, Promote the deep integration of rural sports with rural culture and rural industry development, and strive to make this competition a grand gathering for players and fans, a grand gathering of farmers, a feast for the exchange of agricultural and sideline products and farming culture, and help the “five industries” of agricultural, sports, cultural and tourism businesses “In-depth integrated development.
Guo Quancai, the second-level inspector of Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau and director of the Group (Youth) Department, pointed out in his speech that village girls are the backbone of rural groups. They work selflessly and hard in the farmland and have made great contributions to the family and society. There are few opportunities to participate in sports during the hard work of farming. I hope to use this basketball game stage to fully demonstrate the new spiritual outlook and unique style of the times for women in the new era.
At the opening ceremony, a grand entrance ceremony for the team was held, and wonderful cultural programs with rich national characteristics were performed, creating a happy and festive atmosphere for the event.
After the opening ceremony, with the referee’s whistle, the exhibition match started between the village girls team of Huzhu County and the aunt team of Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The two teams started a wonderful exhibition match on the field. On the court, a series of interesting scenes from childhood basketball, such as grabbing basketballs and running with them, were reappeared. The players passed the ball, stole the ball, shot the ball, blocked shots… You came and went, it was exciting. Continuously, it fully demonstrated the charm of the village girl and the unique charm of basketball. Outside the court, the audience was all smiling from ear to ear, and cheers and cheers were heard one after another.
“I’m very happy to come to Huzhu County. The people in Huzhu County are very welcoming, the food is very delicious, and the scenery is beautiful. The village girl basketball game we participated in today was also very fun. The players were great and worked very hard, and the audience was also very happy. Enthusiastic, cheering for us from the audience,” said Yang Xinyu, a member of the Agu basketball team in Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
It is reported that the basketball competition will last for four days, with a total of 12 village girl basketball teams from across the province competing fiercely. During the competition, plateau specialty cold vegetables, highland barley wine products, traditional food, Tu ethnic group embroidery, and Tu ethnic customs will also be held. Promotion and sales activities for handicrafts and plateau famous and premium products. Through sports events as a media, we can drive the county’s tourism development, display and promote agricultural products, promote cultural exchanges among regions, enhance the tourism brand image of Rainbow Hometown, and use basketball to promote the development of winter mass sports in the county. Promote the integrated development of agriculture, sports, culture, tourism and commerce.
Source: Huzhu County Media Center
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Original title: “Qinghai Province’s First Village Girls Basketball Invitational Tournament Starts in Huzhu County”
How does the Village Girls Basketball Invitational Tournament challenge traditional gender roles and expectations in rural Chinese society?
## Interview: Celebrating Village Girls Through Basketball
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the heartwarming story of Qinghai Province’s first Village Girls Basketball Invitational Tournament, held in Huzhu County. We’re joined by two esteemed guests: [ **Guest 1 Name & Title** ] and [ **Guest 2 Name & Title** ].
**Let’s begin with entertaining!**
**Section 1: The Spirit of the Tournament**
* **[For Guest 1]:** The tournament’s theme is “Village Girls Basketball Show Reveals Heroine Charm.” Can you elaborate on the significance of highlighting village girls through sports, particularly basketball? What message do organizers hope to convey?
* **[For Guest 2]:** The article mentions that the tournament aims to promote the ”deep integration of rural sports with rural culture and rural industry development.” How does an event like this contribute to this broader goal?
**Section 2: Impact on Participants & Communities**
* **[For Guest 1]:** The article features several quotes from participants expressing their enthusiasm for the tournament. How does participating in such an event impact the lives of these village girls, both personally and within their communities?
* **[For Guest 2]:** Beyond the immediate excitement of the games, what are the potential long-term benefits of events like this for rural communities? Do you foresee increased investments in sports infrastructure or a rise in female participation in sports?
**Section 3: More Than Just a Game: Economic and Cultural Exchange**
* **[For Guest 1]:** The tournament is described as “a grand gathering for players and fans, a grand gathering of farmers, a feast for the exchange of agricultural and sideline products and farming culture.” How does this event serve as a platform for cultural and economic exchange?
* **[For Guest 2]:** Can you elaborate on the potential economic benefits for Huzhu County and other participating regions? How can events like this contribute to rural tourism development and the promotion of local products?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead: Future of Village Girl Basketball**
* **[For Guest 1]:**
Given the success of this inaugural tournament, what are your hopes for the future of village girls’ basketball in Qinghai Province?
* **[For Guest 2]:** Do you believe events like this can inspire young girls across China to pursue sports, particularly in rural areas where opportunities might be limited?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for joining us today. This insightful conversation clearly demonstrates how a seemingly simple basketball tournament can have a profound impact on individuals, communities, and even the economic landscape. We commend the organizers for their vision and continued efforts in empowering village girls through the power of sports.
