The 2025 Yao Foundation Hope Primary School Basketball Season kicked off Wednesday in Hotan City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Abdusalam Abdurexit, captain of the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, and teammate Zhu Xuhang served as guest coaches, leading student teams in a lively 20-minute exhibition game. Their on-court guidance and close interaction with the young players drew enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

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