Retrospection《The big three of 2008》 In 2008，the Beijing Olympic Games had been successfully held, sports became the focus of all attention this year. Our team-Wuhan 313 has gone through its fifth year. Sceneries of the past five years are still lingering on in our minds. And now, let me do a draft retrospection of 2008. The big three of 2008 will tell you three stories about our team in this year of phenomenon.
July
Our team participated in Nike "Sky Tournament" game,U22 group of Wuhan City. Being the MC of this game, I didn't have enough time to pay more attention to my team. It turned that the performance of 313 was amazing; we got the pass to the final. I think all the people who watched game will never forget the what had happened in the semi-finals. When our players stood on the free-throw line each time, all thumbs, meaning the best, in the air from our supporters shocked every one to their very core. Many had never seen that way of boosting morale before. We missed the Champion, but we won the respect of all. I found something very special to influence many young minds of Wuhan city ,I call it "cohesion".
August
Wuhan 313 player Zhou Rui was invited to the Nike commercial. The youngster got the praise from the film director and Nike officer for his performance in the TVC as one of the main players. And then, this commercial ad landed the NIKE stores around the country ,MTR stations as well as televisions ,newspapers ,internet and the other medias. During the past five years, our team got co-operations with many sports brands. But we just like a circus clown in that cooperation, the so-called cooperation were always terminated when the games or road shows got over. No communications, no supports, no respects, they paid us money, we obey the arrangements as low-income short-term workers. As a world sports brand, Nike have given a grass roots basketball team enough respects and opportunities, they are always serious to listen to our comments and suggestions, that’s what moved us deeply. We respect who respect us. Thanks for your supports, Nike China.
October
Beijing "Chinese Legendary Smooth Crew" got to Wuhan city to play against Wuhan 313 in Oct. 3. It's the second north-south street basketball game "JingWuMen" hosted by us. About 700 spectators crowded battle field to witness the historic moment of China streetball. Eventually, the Beijing CL, being led by Morefree, smooth crew won the game. After the game, the feedbacks from websites show that this grass roots brand "JingWuMen" is deeply rooted in people’s heart.Beijing CL smooth crew and Wuhan 313 crew used their attitude to tell the Chinese youth what is the real love and passion for basketball dream. We are not on the professional level, but our spirit and attitude can not even be touched by many professional players. There are more and more kids accepting us, isn't it?
These stories took place in 2008 and in our team. Writing these words is tended to record our glorious road and share the touching stories to every one. Welcoming the arrival of the new year, I wander what amazing will be on us in the next five years. On behalf of all the Wuhan 313 members, I wish you all a happy new year. Please tell us what is in your mind about us as a holiday presents for us.
July
Our team participated in Nike "Sky Tournament" game,U22 group of Wuhan City. Being the MC of this game, I didn't have enough time to pay more attention to my team. It turned that the performance of 313 was amazing; we got the pass to the final. I think all the people who watched game will never forget the what had happened in the semi-finals. When our players stood on the free-throw line each time, all thumbs, meaning the best, in the air from our supporters shocked every one to their very core. Many had never seen that way of boosting morale before. We missed the Champion, but we won the respect of all. I found something very special to influence many young minds of Wuhan city ,I call it "cohesion".
August
Wuhan 313 player Zhou Rui was invited to the Nike commercial. The youngster got the praise from the film director and Nike officer for his performance in the TVC as one of the main players. And then, this commercial ad landed the NIKE stores around the country ,MTR stations as well as televisions ,newspapers ,internet and the other medias. During the past five years, our team got co-operations with many sports brands. But we just like a circus clown in that cooperation, the so-called cooperation were always terminated when the games or road shows got over. No communications, no supports, no respects, they paid us money, we obey the arrangements as low-income short-term workers. As a world sports brand, Nike have given a grass roots basketball team enough respects and opportunities, they are always serious to listen to our comments and suggestions, that’s what moved us deeply. We respect who respect us. Thanks for your supports, Nike China.
October
Beijing "Chinese Legendary Smooth Crew" got to Wuhan city to play against Wuhan 313 in Oct. 3. It's the second north-south street basketball game "JingWuMen" hosted by us. About 700 spectators crowded battle field to witness the historic moment of China streetball. Eventually, the Beijing CL, being led by Morefree, smooth crew won the game. After the game, the feedbacks from websites show that this grass roots brand "JingWuMen" is deeply rooted in people’s heart.Beijing CL smooth crew and Wuhan 313 crew used their attitude to tell the Chinese youth what is the real love and passion for basketball dream. We are not on the professional level, but our spirit and attitude can not even be touched by many professional players. There are more and more kids accepting us, isn't it?
These stories took place in 2008 and in our team. Writing these words is tended to record our glorious road and share the touching stories to every one. Welcoming the arrival of the new year, I wander what amazing will be on us in the next five years. On behalf of all the Wuhan 313 members, I wish you all a happy new year. Please tell us what is in your mind about us as a holiday presents for us.
