Full-court press

Amateur players compete in a basketball match in the "Village Basketball Association" national finals in Taijiang, Guizhou province, on Wednesday. [Photo/ddcpc website]

Amateur players compete in a basketball match in the "Village Basketball Association" national finals in Taijiang, Guizhou province, on Wednesday. After months of sectional and regional competitions, the popular "Village BA", played by amateurs from rural areas, reached its final stage, where eight teams from across China compete for the championship.