Missing the Asian Games due to a back injury, he still wants to represent his country: He Xining will train in the United States for half a month

After missing the Asian Games roster due to a back injury, He Xining has not stopped moving forward. According to Shenzhen Evening News, he has completed plans for training in the United States, which is expected to last half a month, after which he will return to continue preparations.

The Chinese men's basketball team’s Asian Games roster was announced today, and He Xining was not selected because of his back injury. Those familiar with him know that he very much wants to represent his country. For He Xining, the national team has never been merely a line on his résumé, but a goal he has always sought to achieve. He has always treated this goal seriously, and throughout his career, he has cherished every opportunity to wear the national team jersey.

Injuries affected his form, but his physical condition and injury management are not a problem.

This time, affected by various factors while with the national team, he was unable to show his best form, and his mindset and confidence experienced some fluctuations, but there were no issues with his physical condition or injury management. At present, He Xining has arranged his training plan in the United States, which is expected to last half a month. Next, he will continue training and refining his skills before returning to the court step by step. This trip to the United States is only one stage of his plan. It is hoped that he will go to the United States with this determination and return with clearer goals.

“What happened in the past is in the past; I only want to see whether I can continue improving in the future.”

After the end of the 2025-26 CBA season, He Xining once said: “For myself, what happened in the past is in the past; I only want to see whether I can continue improving in the future.” His enthusiasm for representing his country has not disappeared, and his journey is not over yet.