Mingxi County holds fourth Haisefu Cup ChangBA basketball tournament, fj.people.com.cn reported

Opening Tip at Qiaoxiang Gymnasium

The fourth Haisefu Cup ChangBA basketball tournament tipped off on the evening of October 9 at the Qiaoxiang Gymnasium in Mingxi County, Sanming City, featuring 12 enterprise representative teams from across the county, fj.people.com.cn reported. Operating under the theme “Riding the Waves on the Court, Igniting Entrepreneurial Passion,” the competition aims to build a strong atmosphere for fitness alongside the provincial games while rallying worker solidarity and industrial park vitality.

Haisefu Team 1 Beats Urban Development Group Team

The tournament opened with Haisefu Team 1 facing the Urban Development Group Team. As the opening whistle blew, both sides settled quickly into the contest, moving without the ball and trading defensive stops across four quarters of intense play. Haisefu Team 1 ultimately pulled away to secure a 65–54 victory and take the opening-night win, while spectators filled the stands to cheer on the local enterprise squads.

Performances Open Tournament with Regional Expansion Plans

The opening ceremony featured performances including the chorus of “Ode to the Red Flag,” a band rendition of “I Want to Shout I Love You,” and a group dance titled “Mutual Affection.” Organizers designed the event in two phases: the initial round features intra-county enterprise matchups, while the upcoming second phase will invite corporate squads from surrounding counties, cities, and districts around Sanming to foster regional exchange.

Qiaoxiang Market Pairs Sports with Cultural Tourism

Alongside the games, the Qiaoxiang Market opened to run concurrent activities such as intangible heritage iron-flower displays and a carnival, pairing sport with food and cultural tourism. Spectator Zhao Canxin noted the lively atmosphere and the value of having community-level matches close to home. Local officials state the annual tournament forms part of a broader push to pair industrial talent acquisition with grassroots athletics, driving community engagement across Mingxi County.