Guo named as Chinese men's basketball head coach

BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Sunday announced that Guo Shiqiang has been appointed as the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team.

"In order to prepare for the FIBA World Cup in 2027 and the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028, the CBA has decided to appoint Guo Shiqiang as the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team," said the CBA in a statement.