Runlong Community Wins Xiangjiang New Area Community Basketball Championship

The Changsha Community Basketball Tournament final concluded with the Meixihu Street Runlong Community Team defeating the Wangyue Street Laiyin Community Team 53-48 at the Baima Experimental Primary School gymnasium in Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan province, sports.rednet.cn reported.

Meixihu Street Runlong Community Team Wins Championship After Late-Game Surge

The final match on October 27 concluded a half-month tournament schedule featuring 20 street and community teams from the Xiangjiang New Area. The Meixihu Street Runlong Community Team held an early lead through the first three quarters by utilizing interior and exterior scoring combinations. In the final quarter, the Wangyue Street Laiyin Community Team erased the deficit to tie and briefly take the lead. The Runlong Community Team reclaimed the advantage in the final three minutes to secure the 53-48 victory and the tournament championship, leaving the Laiyin Community Team with the runner-up finish.

Xueshuo Street Lianfeng Village Team Secures Third Place

In the third-place match played on the same day, the Xueshuo Street Lianfeng Village Team defeated the Tianding Street Tianyuan Community Team 65-55 after overcoming a deficit. The tournament committee also awarded the Fair Organization Award to the Tianding Street Tianyuan Community Team, the Xianjiahu Street Runzeyuan Community Team, and the Xueshuo Street Xueshuhiqiao Community Team for their participation and administrative efforts throughout the 15-day event.

Xiangjiang New Area Promotes Grassroots Fitness Strategy

The event was hosted by the Publicity Department of the Hunan Xiangjiang New Area under the banner “Vibrant New Area, Healthy Families.” The wider multi-sport athletic meeting encompasses five events divided into two categories, including eight-a-side men’s football, five-a-side men’s basketball, table group competitions, square dance group competitions, and tai chi group competitions. Representatives from the Xiangjiang New Area stated that the tournament aligns with the National Fitness Plan spanning 2026 to 2030, aiming to expand grassroots athletic participation and build public engagement ahead of upcoming regional games.