
The induction ceremony for the 2024 Class of the China Basketball Hall of Fame occurred at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Sunday.The ceremony saw appearances from previous Hall of Famers, followed by the induction of the honorees of 2024: Li Hanting and Gong Xiaobin as outstanding male athletes; Yang Jie and Miao Lijie as impressive female professional athletes; Ma Qingsheng as impressive coach; Guo Yupei as impressive referee; and Li Zhenzhong, Wu Chengzhang, and Huang Lie as pioneers of Chinese basketball.Miao thought back about her career highlights, while Gong Xiaobin showcased a scar from a video game in 1998 against South Korea, prompting younger gamers: Only by stepping onto the international stage can you truly represent China.
This 3rd yearly induction brings the Hall of Fames overall to 42 people and three collectives, cementing its role in protecting Chinas basketball heritage.