(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-TAIJIANG-BASKETBALL-LIFESTYLE (CN)

(230325) -- TAIJIANG, March 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xie Tao (R) of Team Qiandongnan and Wang Lianbo of Team Tongren jump for the ball during a basketball game between Team Tongren and Team Qiandongnan held in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on March 25, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)