The 2024-25 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season heats up this week as the Xinjiang Flying Tigers face the Shenzhen Leopards! 🐯 Ranked second in the league, Xinjiang is ready to dominate with their star players back on the court. But this team is more than just stats — it’s a cultural powerhouse.
Captain and MVP Abdusalam Abdurexit told CGTN Sports Scene: 'Our club’s culture is unique. We represent five northwest provinces and regions, and over 30% of our players are from ethnic minorities. That’s our strength.' 🌏 The Flying Tigers’ identity is rooted in Xinjiang’s spirit of 'Lao Dao' — a local term symbolizing courage, grit, and relentless positivity. 🚀
Club president Guo Jian emphasized: 'Lao Dao isn’t just a slogan. It’s how we play. Winning matters, but so does building a team that makes Xinjiang proud.' Since their 2017 championship, the squad has evolved, but their determination remains unshaken. 🏆
From grassroots to pro leagues, Xinjiang’s mix of talent and tenacity proves sports can unite — one dunk at a time. 🔥
