China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

Yao Ming (CHI) Former NBA Player during F1 Grand Prix of CHINA at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker) (Credit Hasan Bratic Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com)

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

Yao Ming (CHI) Former NBA Driver and Zhou Guanyu (CHN) - Ferrari reserve driver during F1 Grand Prix of CHINA at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker) (Credit Hasan Bratic Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com)

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

Yao Ming (CHI) Former NBA Player during F1 Grand Prix of CHINA at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker) (Credit Hasan Bratic Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com)

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

Yao Ming (CHI) Former NBA Player during F1 Grand Prix of CHINA at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker) (Credit Hasan Bratic Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com)

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025

Yao Ming (CHI) Former NBA Player during F1 Grand Prix of CHINA at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker) (Credit Hasan Bratic Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com)

Comic Yao Ming

Comic Yao Ming

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2024 - Comic Yao Ming stepping down as president of the Chinese Basketball Association, Shanghai, China, October 31, 2024.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

Yao Ming Resigned As President of CBA

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2016 - (FILE) Yao Ming watches a CBA match at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China, November 2, 2016. On October 30, 2024, Yao Ming resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-LILLE-OLY-BASKETBALL

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-LILLE-OLY-BASKETBALL

(240803) -- LILLE, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (1st L) and coach Zheng Wei (C, front) of team China are seen during the women's group phase group A of basketball between China and Puerto Rico at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Lille, France, on Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Meng Dingbo)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-LILLE-OLY-BASKETBALL

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-LILLE-OLY-BASKETBALL

(240803) -- LILLE, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming is seen after the women's group phase group A of basketball between China and Puerto Rico at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Lille, France, on Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Meng Dingbo)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-POLE VAULT-MEN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-POLE VAULT-MEN

(240803) -- PARIS, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yao Jie of China competes during the men's pole vault qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-POLE VAULT-MEN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-POLE VAULT-MEN

(240803) -- PARIS, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yao Jie of China competes during the men's pole vault qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-POLE VALUT-MEN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-POLE VALUT-MEN

(240803) -- PARIS, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yao Jie of China competes during the men's pole vault qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-LILLE-OLY-BASKETBALL

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-LILLE-OLY-BASKETBALL

(240728) -- LILLE, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming is seen during women's basketball group A match between China and Spain at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Pierre Mauroy Stadium at Lille, France, on July 28, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Meng Dingbo)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-PARIS OLYMPICS-CHINESE DELEGATION (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-PARIS OLYMPICS-CHINESE DELEGATION (CN)

(240713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Yueru (C) and Yao Ming (R) of the Chinese delegation for Paris 2024 Olympic Games are seen before the inaugural meeting in Beijing, capital of China, on July 13, 2024. China will send 405 athletes, including 42 Olympic champions, to the upcoming Paris Olympic Games as a 716-member delegation was officially announced here on Saturday. The delegation includes 136 male and 269 female athletes, competing in 30 sports at the Games to be officially opened on July 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Xu)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-BASKETBALL-WOMEN-CHN VS AUS

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-BASKETBALL-WOMEN-CHN VS AUS

(240703) -- MELBOURNE, July 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming is seen during the women's basketball match of the Ford Ballin' 24 between China and Australia in Melbourne, Australia, July 3, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ma Ping)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-BASKETBALL-MEN-CHINA VS AUS

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-BASKETBALL-MEN-CHINA VS AUS

(240702) -- MELBOURNE, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming reacts before the men's basketball match of the Ford Ballin'24 between China and Australia in Melbourne, Australia, July 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ma Ping)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BASKETBALL-WCBA-FINALS (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BASKETBALL-WCBA-FINALS (CN)

(240419) -- CHENGDU, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (L) watches Game 4 of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) league Finals between Sichuan and Inner Mongolia in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-3X3 BASKETBALL-FIBA WOMEN'S SERIES-CHINA VS ROMANIA (CN)

(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-3X3 BASKETBALL-FIBA WOMEN'S SERIES-CHINA VS ROMANIA (CN)

(230506) -- WUHAN, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming addresses the opening ceremony of 2023 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Wuhan Stop in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province on May 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON-FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2023-DRAW

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON-FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2023-DRAW

(230429) -- QUEZON CITY, April 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming is seen at the draw ceremony for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 29, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON-FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2023-DRAW

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON-FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2023-DRAW

(230429) -- QUEZON CITY, April 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming is seen at the draw ceremony for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 29, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS-GALA DINNER

U.S.-NEW YORK-NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS-GALA DINNER

(231025) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- NBA Hall of Fame legend Tracy McGrady (C, Rear) and Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) president Yao Ming (R, Rear) have a conversation from the U.S.-China People's Dialogue at the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) in New York, the United States, on Oct. 24, 2023. The annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) was held here on Tuesday. The NCUSCR is a nonprofit organization and advisory body founded in 1966 to enhance understanding and cooperation between the United States and China. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS-GALA DINNER

U.S.-NEW YORK-NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS-GALA DINNER

(231025) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- NBA Hall of Fame legend Tracy McGrady (C) and Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) president Yao Ming (R) talk during a conversation from the U.S.-China People's Dialogue at the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) in New York, the United States, on Oct. 24, 2023. The annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) was held here on Tuesday. The NCUSCR is a nonprofit organization and advisory body founded in 1966 to enhance understanding and cooperation between the United States and China. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming attends a press conference after the Basketball Men's Bronze Medal Game between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming attends a press conference after the Basketball Men's Bronze Medal Game between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming attends a press conference after the Basketball Men's Bronze Medal Game between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming attends a press conference after the Basketball Men's Bronze Medal Game between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming attends a press conference after the Basketball Men's Bronze Medal Game between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (L) greets Hu Mingxuan during the Men's Bronze Medal Game of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming watches the Men's Bronze Medal Game of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (L) greets Hu Jinqiu during the Men's Bronze Medal Game of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming watches the Men's Bronze Medal Game of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming watches the Men's Bronze Medal Game of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming speaks during a press conference after the Basketball Men's semifinal match between China and the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-PRESS CONFERENCE(CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming speaks during a press conference after the Basketball Men's semifinal match between China and the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (R) watches the Men's semifinal of Basketball between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming reacts during the Men's semifinal of Basketball between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming reacts after the Men's semifinal of Basketball between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(230928) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming watches the Men's Preliminary Round Group B match of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(230928) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming is seen before the Men's Preliminary Round Group match of Basketball between China and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL(CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (R) watches the Men's Preliminary Round match of Basketball between China and Mongolia at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-BASKETBALL-FIBA WORLD CUP-GROUP B-SRB VS CHN

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-BASKETBALL-FIBA WORLD CUP-GROUP B-SRB VS CHN

(230826) -- MANILA, Aug. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Basketball Association president Yao Ming (top) watches the Group B match between Serbia and China at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ATHLETICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 5

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ATHLETICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 5

(230823) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yao Jie of China competes during the Men's Pole Vault Qualification of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary on Aug. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ATHLETICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 5

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ATHLETICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 5

(230823) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Armand Duplantis (R) of Sweden prepares to sign for Yao Jie of China after the Men's Pole Vault Qualification of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary on Aug. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ming)