You've probably heard of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), but did you know there's also a Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA)?
For those of you not familiar with the league, it represents the highest level of women's basketball in China. Since it was first established in 2002, the professional women's league has hosted several local and international big-name talents, including American WNBA superstar Maya Moore and former captain of the China national women's basketball team Shao Ting. Several WCBA players have gone on to compete in major tournaments such as the Olympic Games and FIBA World Championship.
The WCBA officially kicked off its 2018-2019 season earlier this month with a game between Xinjiang and Heilongjiang. Now in its 18th season, the WCBA boasts 18 teams, up from 14 last year.
Interested in supporting the female warriors competing in the WCBA this season? Local organization Adriana Sports is now offering diehard fans the chance to attend home games and cheer on their favorite teams!
This year, Adriana Sports has created a platform for those in the local basketball community who would like to learn more about the league and support hometown team Shanghai Baoshan Dahua. They'll arrange game-watching opportunities for the entire 2018-2019 season. All home game tickets will be provided by Adriana Sports for free.
The 2018-2019 Shanghai Baoshan Dahua roster. Image via the club's official WeChat account
This year, 18 WCBA teams from around the nation will compete in a double round robin format, with each team having one round at home and the second round away. The regular season will run until January 19. The All-Star Games will take place on the weekend of January 26-27, followed by the WCBA playoffs and championship game.
To make it easier for everyone to watch the regular season games and support Shanghai Baoshan Dahua, Adriana Sports has created a WeChat group. All basketball fans are encouraged to join the group for game updates, live game broadcasts and more! Interested in joining the group? Scan the QR code below for more information about it:
Meanwhile, here's a full schedule of home and away games for Shanghai Baoshan Dahua this season:
For each home game, Adriana Sports will arrange a shuttle bus running from People's Square to the sports arena where the game will take place. The bus will depart at 6.45pm, while game tip-off is at 7.30pm. The shuttle will return to People's Square after the end of the game. Game tickets will be provided for free.
Please note that most Shanghai home games will take place at the club's main court, located at the Baoshan Sports Basketball Center (700 Yongqing Lu). The October 30, November 27 and November 30 home games will take place at the Baosteel Sports Basketball Center (203 Mohe Lu). The time of the October 30 match (Shanghai vs. Bayi Kylin) will be rearranged to 4.10pm since the game will be live broadcasted on TV.
If you have any additional questions or requests, feel free to contact Helen Lee at 13816614283.
For more information about Shanghai Baoshan Dahua, scan the QR code below:
About Adriana Sports
Founded in 2017, Adriana Women’s Sports is a Shanghai-based organization that keenly understands those very standards with a focus on empowering women and girls to move beyond social constraints. They aim to support communities by providing access to sports and the development of a healthy and active lifestyle.
Cultivating sporting platforms for women and girls the world over, Adriana strives for these participants to succeed in a supporting environment through connection and education. And most importantly, Adriana allows hoops-loving women to shine.
Looking for more updates from Adriana Sports and their upcoming WCBA events? Follow their official WeChat accounts to stay up to date on tournaments and news in 2018.
You can also follow their latest updates on Sina Weibo.
[All images via Adriana Sports]
