Title: National Chinese Middle School Basketball Championships Kicks Off in Johor Bahru; 18 Teams Vie for Championship
Subheading: Luo Qiangzhen, Acting Chairman of Johor Chinese School Education Federation, Announces Cash Prizes for Top Teams
The 6th edition of the National Chinese High School Basketball Competition formally opened yesterday, with 18 men’s and women’s teams from 12 national middle schools battling it out in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The conference was hosted by Segamat National Central China High School and co-organized by Lifeng Port Peihua Central and Fengsheng Port Peizhi Central.
At the opening ceremony, Luo Qiangzhen, the acting chairman of the Johor Chinese School Education Federation and the conference opening member, announced that he would give cash prizes to the top men’s and women’s teams. The men’s team champion will receive RM3,000, followed by RM2,000 for the runner-up, RM1,000 for the third place, and RM500 for the fourth place. The women’s team prizes will be the same.
Luo Qiangzhen stressed that this event is not just an ordinary sports event, but a gathering of youth forces, a heritage of sports spirit, and a reflection of firm support for national-type Chinese education. He pointed out that supporting such events means not only investing resources to increase the glory of the event but also using this activity to inspire young people’s love for sports and desire for challenges.
Luo Qiangzhen also expressed his hope that the event will bring together the power of unity andurable memories for the participation. He said, "Students should not only show their style and fighting spirit in the upcoming days, but also gain memories of youth and friendship across schools."
Other notable figures and their remarks:
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Lin Wenshan, chairman of the Malaysian National Chinese High School Principal Council, urged contestants to use sweat to create glory and win respect with dignity.
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Zheng Yakuan, principal of the former Chinese High School, shared her excitement about Johor hosting the competition for the first time, flying teams from Miri and North Malaysia to participate.
- The participating schools included teams from Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Sarawak, and Selangor.
Did you know? The first National Chinese High School Basketball Competition was held in 2017, but it was suspended during the epidemic and changed to an online technical competition in 2022. This is the first time Johor is hosting the event.
Pro tip: Follow the National Central China Basketball Championship for updates on the latest scores, highlights, and team standings.
FAQs:
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Q: Who is Luo Qiangzhen?
A: Luo Qiangzhen is the acting chairman of the Johor Chinese School Education Federation. - Q: How many teams are participating in the 2025 edition?
A: This year, 18 teams from 12 national middle schools are participating in the competition.
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