He Xining Withdraws from Asian Games Due to Injury, Guangdong Forward Cui Yongxi Replaces Him
04/09/2026 06:30:22 NeNaZavode
The Chinese sports delegation for the Nagoya Asian Games was officially established today. He Xining, who had previously been selected for the men's basketball roster, will miss the event due to a waist injury and will later travel to the United States for individual training. Guangdong Southern Tigers forward Cui Yongxi has been selected as his replacement.
The 12-player China men's basketball team roster is:
Cui Yongxi, Hu Jinqiu, Jiao Boqiao, Li Hongquan, Liao Sanning, Zhao Jiayi, Zhu Junlong, Hu Mingxuan, Li Yuezhou, Pang Zhenglin, Wang Junjie, and Yu Jiahao.
Hu Mingxuan, Cui Yongxi, Zhu Junlong, Hu Jinqiu, and Yu Jiahao all participated in the previous Hangzhou Asian Games.
At this Asian Games, hosts Japan will send a second-string team to compete. China's men's basketball team will mainly face opponents including South Korea, Chinese Taipei, and the Philippines.
China men's basketball team group-stage schedule:
September 11: China vs Kazakhstan
September 12: Bahrain vs China
September 14: China vs Philippines
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