De’an No. 1 High School officially launched its sophomore year basketball league on October 21, 2026, opening the tournament with an opening ceremony and a pair of simultaneous opening matches on the school basketball grounds, the Jiujiang Municipal Media Center reported.
The afternoon event began at 4:30 p.m. following the singing of the national anthem. Vice Principal Zhao Hui presided over the opening ceremony, which brought together school leadership, faculty, and students for the start of the grade-wide athletic competition. The tournament aims to implement comprehensive student development policies, enrich campus sports culture, and build student resilience and teamwork through competitive play.
School Leaders Open the Tournament
School Party Deputy Secretary and Principal Zeng Kai delivered the opening address, urging all competing athletes to uphold sporting integrity, respect the rules, referees, and opponents, and strive for both high competitive standards and strong sportsmanship. Zeng encouraged the student body to build physical fitness and moral character through sports, carrying the perseverance forged on the court into their daily studies.
Following the remarks, referee representative Zhan Conghui and student athlete representative Zeng Zihao from Class 21 of Grade 2 took oaths on behalf of participants and officials, pledging strict adherence to competition rules and fair officiating.
After a warm-up dance performance by students, School Party Secretary Zhong Dingsi formally announced the opening of the tournament, drawing applause from the assembled crowd.
Opening Matches on the Hardwood
Following the ceremony, two opening fixtures got underway simultaneously. Court One hosted a matchup between Class 21 and Class 14, while Court Two featured Class 20 against Class 13. Party Secretary Zhong Dingsi and Principal Zeng Kai stepped to the center of courts one and two respectively to toss the ceremonial tip-offs.
On the court, players from both games pushed the pace with running, passing, driving, and shooting sequences. Spectators and teachers gathered along the sidelines to cheer for their respective classes as the tournament schedule got underway under autumn conditions.
Basketball League Builds Class Unity and Character
Organizers noted that the sophomore basketball league is structured to build class unity, foster collective honor, and sharpen students’ ability to handle competitive pressure. School officials stated that the tournament provides a structured environment for physical conditioning and character development as the grade-level schedule continues.
