To enrich students' campus life and promote the spirit of sports, the opening ceremony of the Ningbo Primary and Secondary School Basketball League 2025 (Qianwan Division) and the inaugural "Physis Cup" Ningbo Qianwan New Area Basketball Tournament was held at the Andong Town Central Primary School on June 30.

The tournament features 19 teams competing in a group stage followed by crossover knockout rounds. It includes five categories: Sunshine Group, Primary School Boys' Group, Primary School Girls' Group, Junior High Boys' Group, and Junior High Girls' Group, with 8-player teams for the Sunshine Group and 10-player teams for other groups. The event is scheduled to run until July 2.

Amidst the symphony of cicadas heralding midsummer and the scorching sun igniting passion, the 19 teams marched in unison with heads held high during the opening ceremony. Their poised postures and determined gazes vividly embodied the vibrant and spirited demeanor of Qianwan's young athletes. As the cheers of the opening ceremony lingered, the first match between the Ningbo Qianwan New Area Junior High School and the Andong Junior High School kicked off. At the referee's whistle, players sprinted onto the synthetic court, their eyes blazing and jersey numbers shimmering under the sun, radiating youthful energy. The two teams engaged in fierce competition, dazzling the crowd with skillful plays and seamless teamwork. After an intense battle, the New Area Junior High team clinched victory in the

Over the next two days, athletes will compete fiercely across venues including the Andong Town Central Primary School, the Li-Ning Stadium Basketball Arena, and the Jinyuan Plaza Basketball Court, showcasing both their prowess and fearless determination. "We aim to leverage this tournament to foster teamwork and perseverance among students, collectively advancing the prosperity of Qianwan's educational and sports initiatives," said an official from the Ningbo Qianwan New Area Bureau of Education, Culture, Sports, and Tourism.