Shenwan faces off against Wuguishan. [Photo by Wen Bo]

"China Sports Lottery" Cup the 8th Zhongshan Men's Basketball League 2021 kicked off at 7:30 pm on October 19 at Zhongshan Fitness Square. A total of 16 teams fought it out that evening in a round robin bracket.

Nearly 350 basketball players hailing from 23 towns and districts in Zhongshan participated in the competition. The league will last for 2 weeks, with the finals scheduled for October 31.