Basketball
Yao Ming, a retired Chinese basketball player, is now the first ambassador of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.
His appointment was announced at a special event on December 4, marking the countdown of 1,000 days to the event.
Yao Ming has represented China's national team at two FIBA Basketball World Cups and three Olympic Games.
He spoke proudly about the importance of his role as the ambassador for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.
He added in his excitement of China's place in organizing a FIBA Basketball World Cup, saying that it will draw more fans into the sport.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on August 31, 2019 throughout eight cities in China including Beijing, Nanjing and Guangzhou.
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