A league of its own (19)

Villagers gather prior to a basketball game between Team Tongren and Team Qiandongnan held in Taipan village, Taijiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, March 25, 2023. "Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan village. Organized by local residents, this event has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike. The tournament showcases the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrate their teamwork on the court. [Photo/Xinhua]