Yao Ming Resigns as President of Chinese Basketball Association

Yao Ming steps down after seven years, citing national team's performance and future planning.

Yao Ming, a former NBA star, resigned as president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) after a tenure marked by both achievements and challenges.
His resignation comes as the men's national team failed to qualify for the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, and struggled in recent FIBA World Cups.
Yao has been critical of the national team's performance, emphasizing the need to close the gap with the world's best teams.
The CBA expressed gratitude for Yao's contributions and confirmed Guo Zhenming as his successor, who aims to reform and strengthen Chinese basketball.
Despite stepping down, Yao remains committed to supporting and contributing to the development of basketball in China.