Following the opening ceremony, the first match started between Longrui Village and Xiangjiao Village in Shaxi Town. (Photo/Liu Wanjie)

On the night of August 3, the basketball court in Longrui Village, Shaxi Town was bustling. The 2023 Zhongshan "Village Basketball Association" Competition and the 22nd Shaxi Basketball Tournament kicked off after a dragon and crane dance show.

In the opening match, Xiangjiao Village outplayed Longrui Village 80:57.

Before August 25, the VBA competitions will be carried out in towns and districts across Zhongshan, and the top teams will advance to the division round.

The division round will run from August 30 to September 15. The top four teams of each division will enter the city finals scheduled for September 18 to 30.