A Zhe BA Legend! Fuyang's "County Team" Makes History by Advancing to the Final Four; Tiffany Blue Commemorative Ball Pays Tribute to Grassroots Glory.

I. The Road to Breakthrough – The Only District/County Team Writes a Zhe BA Comeback Myth

A Dark Horse Emerges: In the Zhe BA tournament, which involved 90 teams from 11 prefecture-level cities and districts across the province, the Fuyang team was the only district/county team to reach the final four, breaking the monopoly of city-level teams and becoming the biggest surprise of the tournament.

Grassroots Background: The team members come from diverse professions, including bus drivers, violin teachers, and public servants. There are no professional stars involved. The coach is Lin Zihong, a teacher at Fuyang Middle School, and the training venue is an old gymnasium built 25 years ago.

A Resilient Journey: Spanning 195 days and 10 cities, through 31 grueling matches, with several key players playing through injuries (captain’s fracture, player’s torn ligaments), the team overcame numerous adversities with a depleted roster, achieving an impressive 11-game winning streak. Despite the defeat, they were still honorable: Although they narrowly lost 80-76 to the Hangzhou team in the semi-finals, their tenacious performance, including pressing throughout the game and repeatedly tying the score, earned them praise from the entire internet for “losing with dignity,” and they received over 7,000 likes and tributes from netizens.

II. A Moment of Glory – Meidong Sports Launches Tiffany Blue Commemorative Ball, Engraving the Glory of County Basketball

The core message of this commemorative ball: To commemorate the “fight to the end” spirit of the Fuyang team, a team known for their grassroots basketball skills, Meidong Sports specially created this commemorative ball. Using the iconic Tiffany blue as its main color, it symbolizes pure passion and extraordinary breakthroughs.

Design Ingenuity: The leather basketball incorporates elements of the Fuyang team’s purple jerseys and is printed with the word “Fuyang” to commemorate the 195-day journey, highlighting every step of their arduous journey to victory.

Spiritual Legacy: This commemorative ball is not only a memento of the event but also carries the passion of grassroots basketball and the strength of county-level sports, echoing Fuyang’s 70-year basketball culture and the widespread participation in the “Hundred Villages Basketball Tournament.”

Collectible Value: As the first commemorative ball in Zhe BA history for a county-level team reaching the semi-finals, it is a limited edition and available for pre-order on a dedicated website, providing fans with a unique medium to capture their glorious moments.

III. Nationwide Excitement – ​​Basketball Fever Sweeps Fuyang, County Glory Evokes Emotional Resonance

Citywide Support: Over 10,000 behind-the-scenes staff ensured the smooth operation of the event. Fans, clad in “Purple Win” support jerseys, followed their teams throughout the 31 games, their cheers becoming the team’s strongest “sixth man.”

Cultural Breakthrough: The performance of the Fuyang team made “This is Fuyang” a trending topic on social media, not only inspiring local pride but also driving the vigorous development of grassroots sports events such as Zhejiang’s “County BA” and “Township BA”

Spirit Continuation: The launch of the commemorative ball solidified the team basketball philosophy of “Everyone is an MVP,” inspiring more grassroots players to uphold their passion and ensuring the continued brilliance of county-level sports.