HESHUI COUNTY, China — The third edition of the And美乡村 (Village BA) basketball tournament in Heshui County wrapped up on April 21, 2026, after four days of competition that brought together local talent and community spirit. The Propaganda Department representative team emerged as champions, defeating all challengers in the final to claim the title.
The tournament, held in Xiaoqi Town from April 18 to April 21, featured 18 teams representing 12 townships and county government departments. Over 220 participants took part, including farmers, returning entrepreneurs, and students, reflecting the event’s broad grassroots appeal. Games were played amid the backdrop of Xiaoqi Town’s traditional “March 3” temple fair and goods exchange festival, drawing crowds of local residents throughout the competition.
According to official reports from the Heshui County People’s Government, the Propaganda Department team secured the championship through consistent performance across the four-day schedule. The Government Comprehensive Department team finished as runners-up, while the Xiaoqi Town representative team claimed third place. The final matches were described as taking place amid “热烈的欢呼声” — a chorus of enthusiastic cheers from spectators.
Organized by the Qingyang Municipal Mass Fitness Activity Center in collaboration with Heshui County’s Propaganda Department and United Front Work Department, the event was承办 (hosted) by the county’s Mass Fitness Center, Trade Union, Media Center, and Xiaoqi Town People’s Government. Qingyang Municipal Mass Fitness Activity Center Deputy Director Shen Dongmin attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks, alongside Heshui County Standing Committee member and Propaganda Department Head.
The And美乡村 basketball initiative, part of a broader national rural sports promotion effort, aims to strengthen community cohesion and promote mass fitness at the village level. This year’s edition built on the success of the previous two tournaments, maintaining the same format of township and departmental representation. No individual player statistics or game-specific scores were disclosed in the official summaries.
The conclusion of the tournament marks the end of competitive play for this year’s cycle, with no further matches scheduled as part of the And美乡村 series in Heshui County. Organizers have not announced dates for the next edition, though the event is typically held annually in the spring.
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