Photo: Courtesy of organizers

Team Beijing won the Chinese championship of the King of Kings international grass-roots basketball league, as they are set to represent China in the international competition in August along with runners-up Team Chongqing. 

The Chinese championship of the tournament started in April, with teams from 12 provincial-level capitals vying for the trophy.

Sixteen teams from 12 countries and regions will join the maiden international championship, which is set to be held from August 8 to 11 in Shanghai. 

Founded in 2019, the King of Kings tournament aims to promote competition involving nonprofessional players.
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