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Exclusive: Yao Ming: youth movement will help breed future stars

Source: Agencies | September 19, 2014, Friday |

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Program Code: 0909346140905005 | Source: CNTV

YAO Ming was literally and figuratively the biggest sporting star in China.

He was the first foreign developed player ever chosen number one in the NBA draft. He was also the first Asian chosen to take part in the NBA All-Star Game, a feat he accomplished six times.

Injuries cut his career short, and the former Houston Rockets center has devoted much of his time to philanthropy. His Yao Foundation Charity Game has been held every year since 2010, with this summer's edition inviting fellow NBA veterans Tony Parker and Shane Battier to the city of Dongguan for a showcase that helped raise 7 million RMB for charity.

Yao is now focusing on youth, as he tries to help children by establishing Hope Schools in poor areas, as well as introducing them to basketball through the Yao School.

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Exclusive: Yao Ming: youth movement will help breed future stars

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