The North China University of Technology (NCUT) faculty basketball team secured third place in the 2026 Beijing University Faculty Basketball Invitational, defeating host Beijing University of Technology 56:52. The bronze-medal match took place on the afternoon of November 1 at the Beijing University of Technology Olympic Gymnasium.
The tournament, which featured six participating institutions, aimed to promote the “Health First” educational philosophy and enhance sports culture among faculty members. In addition to NCUT and the host Beijing University of Technology, the competition included Beijing University of Science and Technology, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing Information Science and Technology University, and Beijing Science and Technology Vocational University.
NCUT Hosts Multi-School Invitational Series
The invitational opened on July 4 at the Beijing Science and Technology Vocational University, spanning a four-month schedule. Throughout the event, NCUT hosted three rounds of competition, welcoming teams from Beijing University of Technology, Beijing Science and Technology Vocational University, and Beijing Information Science and Technology University to its campus.
NCUT Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Labor Union Chairman Jiang Kongqiao attended several key matchups, including the away game against Beijing University of Science and Technology and the home game against Beijing University of Technology, to provide guidance and conduct the ceremonial tip-off.
The tournament saw active participation from senior university leadership and prominent scholars. Notable attendees and participants included Beijing University of Science and Technology President Lü Zhaoping, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture Party Secretary Wang Pan; Beijing Academy of Social Sciences Party Group Secretary Xie Hui; and Beijing Science and Technology Vocational University President Wang Wei.
A Symbolic Matchup for Faculty Athletics
Prior to the official third-place playoff on November 1, a friendly exhibition match featured 78-year-old academician Peng Yongzhen of the Beijing University of Technology. Peng, representing the host institution, played in the opening lineup against the NCUT faculty team. Following the conclusion of the final matches, tournament organizers held an award ceremony attended by Beijing University of Technology President Qiao Junfei, China Life Science Society Education and Health Working Committee Director Tang Jingli, and Social Sciences Academic Press Party Secretary and President Zhang Shuhui.
Faculty Teams Train During off-Hours
NCUT officials reported that the faculty basketball association has experienced a sustained improvement in performance in recent years due to increased institutional support. The university served as one of the joint organizers of the invitational, managing training logistics, venue coordination, and team preparation.
Most participating team members are faculty and staff members active in teaching, research, and administrative roles. Players utilized evening and weekend hours for practice and team development to balance their professional responsibilities with the tournament schedule. According to team representatives, the four-month competition provided an opportunity for staff to relieve work-related stress and foster collaboration with colleagues from peer institutions. Participants stated they intend to apply the lessons of teamwork and perseverance learned on the court to their teaching and research objectives in support of the university’s development goals.
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