Zhuhai 3×3 Basketball League Jinwan Station Concludes at Huafa Commercial Center

Shoppers Stop as Jinwan Huafa Mall Hosts High-Stakes Weekend Court Battles

Rapid transitions and aggressive defense defined the action on October 7 as the Jinwan station of the 12th Zhuhai Citizens Fitness Games “China Sports Lottery Cup” Three-On-Three Basketball League concluded a two-day competition at the Jinwan Huafa Mall. Shoppers regularly halted their errands to watch and applaud the weekend games unfolding directly inside the commercial hub.

A Structured Path Forward Through Four Preliminary City Stops

The tournament is split into three distinct categories: the men’s open group for players aged 18 to 45, the women’s open group for ages 16 to 45, and the men’s youth group for ages 16 to 17. Four preliminary rounds held across Doumen, Jinwan, Gaoxin, and Xiangzhou feed into a municipal grand final. Following Chinese Basketball Association rules, these preliminary stops utilize a format combining group single-round robin play with cross-knockout matches. The top two teams from each division advance directly to the city-level finals scheduled for late October.

Athletes Weigh in on the Energy of Street-Style Tournament Play

Champions embraced the competitive environment and the unconventional setup of an official tournament staged inside a bustling shopping center. Zheng Xuefen, representing the women’s division champion team “幸福珠珠”, expressed satisfaction with the victory and credited her teammates for their consistent support throughout the bracket.

Meanwhile, Liu Huaguan of the “air空中公园” squad noted that the event offered a valuable platform to test skills against fellow athletes in a lively public venue. Liu remarked that competing under the mall lights created a distinct intensity compared to previous matches.

Grassroots Focus and Professional Production Values Drive the Circuit

Gu Weizhong, president of the Zhuhai Basketball Association, stated that the current edition places a strong emphasis on grassroots participation and streetball culture by bringing official fixtures directly into rural towns, commercial districts, and scenic areas.

To support this push, organizers upgraded equipment for the circuit by installing professional suspension flooring, tournament-grade basketball hoops, and dedicated audio setups with DJ entertainment. All matches were broadcast nationwide through the “我奥体育” app alongside live photo feeds to expand viewer reach.