[Sports News] Honoring Champions and Retirements: Nanhua Players Receive Championship Rings and Bid Farewell

[Sports News]The Hong Kong Basketball Silver Medal Match men’s senior group finals will be staged tonight (22nd). Before the game, the Basketball Association held a special ceremony to present the championship rings to the Nanhua players who were the champions of the previous League One. At the same time, Chen Zhangmin and Li Jianhuang were also honored. The retirement ceremony was held, and the former bluntly expressed his sense of fulfillment in Jiayi’s career in 2017. However, Nanhua then lost to the Grand Slam 70:86, and will fall into the losing team to fight against Hong Kong Oriental.

Nam Hwa’s lineup has undergone many changes this season. In the past, Leung Siu-wah left the team, Chen Zhangmin and Li Jianhuang retired, and a lot of new blood was added. Before today’s silver medal winner’s final, the National Basketball Association specially held a championship ring awarding ceremony. Nanhua players also presented flowers to Chen Zhangmin, who retired. Li Jianhuang did not attend the ceremony, and others received it on his behalf.

Photo: China Hong Kong Basketball Association

After the ceremony, many fans lined up to collect stamps from Chen Zhangmin. This old courtier played for Nanhua for 17 years, won six championships and was elected the most valuable player in 2013. He bluntly said that his career was complete: “Nanhua is my first team. It is very rare for the team to be able to play in the same club until retirement, and I am very happy to be able to retire at the peak of my career. I am especially grateful to Hong Sheng (team leader Hong Youyi) for his continuous care.” Talking about the decision to retire, Zhang Min said bluntly Reluctant to give up, but I think I can hand over the baton with confidence: “One or two years ago, I felt that it was almost time (retirement), and seeing the growth of the young teammates, I can rest assured that I can pass it on to them, so that they have more time to play and grow faster.”

Zhang Min is especially grateful to Hong Youyi, the leader of Nanhua class, for taking care of him for many years

Although Nanhua’s lineup has changed a lot this season, Zhang Min expresses his confidence in the team: “Other teams have also undergone many changes. We also have 8 teammates who have remained effective. The offensive and defensive systems of previous training are still there. It mainly depends on a few new players. Can the players integrate as soon as possible and fill the vacant positions.” Talking about future development, Zhang Min said that he will first focus on the full-time job of interior design, and will try to work as a coach for children’s classes in recent months.

However, Nan Hua subsequently lost to the Grand Slam in the winner’s final. In the first quarter, Nanhua was able to cling to the grand slam with Zhu Liang’s double figures, and fell behind 18:22. However, in the second quarter, Yang Zifeng, Ouyang Weijiang and Ye Junjie hit 3 points in turn to open the gap to 13 points. Ye Yaobang chased the score and returned to the locker room at 37:45. In the third quarter, the Grand Slam further widened the gap to 11 points. In the final quarter, Li Qi scored 3 points and scored 3 points. The multi-point scoring Grand Slam finally defeated Nanhua 70:86 and advanced to the winner’s final.

After Nanhua falls into the negative group, he will be withHong Kong Oriental, which eliminated Yong Lun in the first gameAt 8:40 p.m. on August 29, the winner will challenge the Grand Slam for the championship on September 12.

Photo and text: He Ziyuan

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2023-08-22 14:56:21

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