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Inspirational blast from the past

By Sun Xiaochen | China Daily | Updated: 2018-09-19 08:16

New generation motivated by legacy of 2008 Olympic squad

Ten years has passed, but the proud legacy of China's 2008 Olympic basketball team is still inspiring the younger generation.

When current Chinese Basketball Association chairman Yao Ming and his former Olympic teammates stepped onto the court during halftime of Monday's FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier at Beijing's Cadillac Arena, the thunderous applause from 12,000 fans sparked fond memories of Team China reaching the quarterfinals at the Beijing Games.

Inspirational blast from the past

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