An exhibition basketball game is held in Putuo district, Zhoushan, Zhejiang province on Jan 28. [Photo/Tide News]

The 2024 Chinese University Winter Basketball Camp kicked off in Putuo district, Zhoushan, Zhejiang province on Jan 25, featuring 10 men's basketball teams and four women's basketball teams from across the country.

A standout event during the winter camp was the exhibition game between the Huipu High School men's basketball team and the Ningbo University men's basketball team on Jan 28.

The intense showdown was hard-fought, with Ningbo University's men's basketball team emerging victorious with a score of 104-81 against Huipu High School after four quarters.

This thrilling clash garnered significant attention, receiving over 100,000 online views and allowing basketball enthusiasts in the city to savor the extravaganza from the comfort of their homes.

The excitement surrounding the Chinese University Basketball Association League (CUBAL) exhibition game in Putuo reflects the city's strong sporting atmosphere. In recent years, Putuo has seamlessly integrated the development of mass sports, the hosting of high-quality events, and the nurturing of sports-related industries, emphasizing the synergy between sports and other initiatives to establish locally branded events.

In addition to basketball, Putuo has hosted the national men's beach soccer championships, the Zhoushan Archipelago Sailing Island Rally, and the Putuo Cross-Country Race, among others.

Putuo is pioneering the integrated development of culture, tourism, and sports, with the aim of becoming a cultural hub and a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from both near and far.