Beijing, June 10, 2026 (AFP) - Chinese basketball player banned for competing under different names

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2026-06-10

A teenage Chinese basketball international player was banned for three years on Wednesday for lying about his age and competing under two names, said the Chinese Basketball Association. Local media reports in April suggested photographs of national youth team player Li Yize closely resembled those of another player, Zhang Hanbo, prompting a probe by the CBA. "An investigation by relevant authorities has confirmed athlete Zhang Hanbo (birth date M......

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