On November 8, 2022, ambassador to Iran Chang Hua made a special trip to visit the Chinese men’s basketball team who participated in the fifth window of the men’s basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in 2023.

Ambassador Chang expressed warm welcome and cordial sympathy to the Chinese men’s basketball who came forward to participate in the competition, saying that the men’s basketball to Iran decisive battle on the 11th attracted wide attention from fans all over the country and Chinese compatriots in Iraq. It is hoped that the athletes will step up their preparation and training, meet the competition with the best competitive state and psychological state, fight tenaciously and win honor for the country. Ambassador Chang repeatedly urged the team members to protect against the epidemic and pay attention to safety, saying that the embassy would provide full protection and support for China during its men’s basketball stay in Iraq.

Guo Zhenming, the leader of China men’s basketball, introduced the team preparation situation to Ambassador Chang, thanked the embassy for the help provided during the Chinese team’s competition in Iraq, and said that the Chinese team would play style and level in the competition with Iran.