Sichuan 'Village BA' kicks off in Zigong

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.

The Fourth Sichuan Beautiful and Harmonious Countryside Basketball Tournament, also known as "Village BA," kicked off alongside the launch of the 2026 Zigong edition of the competition, in Gongjing district, Zigong, on April 10. A total of 16 teams and 240 players will compete in dozens of matches in the coming weeks, delivering a vibrant grassroots basketball spectacle.

The opening ceremony started with a lively cultural gala, featuring dazzling light shows and a drone performance that lit up the night sky, creating a festive atmosphere for local residents and visitors alike.

Later that evening, a friendly match between the host team from Gongjing district and a team from Weiyuan county in Neijiang officially opened the 2026 season of rural basketball across the province.

As a key provincial initiative to promote high-quality development of rural sports, "Village BA" has grown into a widely recognized brand event rooted in the countryside. More than just a sporting competition, it serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the vitality of rural communities in the new era, boost local economies and foster a positive and vibrant rural culture.