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File photo taken on Aug. 30, 2019 shows Yao Ming, chairman of the China Basketball Association holding the trophy of the FIBA Basketball World Cup during the opening ceremony of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 held at the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) in Beijing, capital of China. China hosted the FIBA Basketball World Cup between August 31 and September 15, with the number of participating teams rising from 24 to 32. Spain defeated Argentina 95-75 in the final to clinch the title, while China was knocked out of the round of 16 and failed to grab a berth in next year's Olympic Games. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
