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BackMacau Haojun Sports Club is qualified to participate in the East Asian Super League in the 2026-2027 season
Macau Haojun Sports Club is qualified to participate in the East Asian Super League in the 2026-2027 season
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Macau Haojun Sports Club is qualified to participate in the East Asian Super League in the 2026-2027 season

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  • The Macau Haojun Sports Association announced on the 7th that it has officially qualified to participate in the East Asian Super League (EASL) for the 2026-2027 season.
  • It will compete under the team name "Haojun" and become the second local Macau team in the league.
  • EASL Senior Vice President Tang expressed a warm welcome.

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Why It Matters

The East Asian Super League (EASL) is the "Champions League" of basketball in Asia, bringing together the region's top professional clubs and maintaining a long-term strategic partnership with FIBA ​​and FIBA ​​Asia. Macau Haojun Sports Club is allowed to participate this time and will become the second local Macau team in the league.

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China News Service, Macau, September 8 (Reporter Zheng Jiawei) The Macau Haojun Sports Club held a press conference in Macau on the 7th, announcing that the club has officially obtained the qualifications to participate in the East Asian Super League (EASL) for the 2026-2027 season. It will compete in the EASL under the team name "Haojun" (HOU CHON), becoming the second local Macau team in the league.

On September 7, the Macau Haojun Sports Club held a press conference to announce that the club had officially qualified for the 2026-2027 East Asian Super League (EASL). (Photo courtesy of Macau Haojun Sports Club)

According to reports, EASL is the "Champions League" of Asian basketball, bringing together the region's top professional clubs and maintaining a long-term strategic partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and FIBA Asia.

Dominic Tang, senior vice president and head of operations of EASL, said that he warmly welcomes Haojun Sports Club to join the East Asian Super League. Macau has become an indispensable and important part of EASL. "I am very much looking forward to seeing Hao Jun show the resilience and style of Macau basketball and provide fans with a wonderful showdown."

Hu Songhui, Chairman of the Macau Basketball Association of China, said in his speech that he was grateful to EASL for giving Macau basketball players the opportunity to compete on the international stage. He hoped that Hao Jun could play the tough style of Macau people, inspire more young players to pursue their professional basketball dreams, and open a new chapter for Macau sports. (over)

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Haojun Sports will participate in the 2026-2027 EASL season and strive for good results

    Very likely · Within months

  • The Macau Basketball Federation will continue to support local teams in participating in international competitions

    Likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • What are the specific grouping and schedule of Haojun Sports Club in EASL?
  • Which players or coaches will the team bring in to prepare for the new season?
  • What are the long-term development goals of Macau’s local teams in the EASL?

Related Topics

Macau Haojun Sports Association
PeopleZheng JiaweiDominic TangHu Songhui
OrganizationsEast Asian Super League (EASL)International Basketball Federation (FIBA)FIBA Asia
PlacesMacau
Topicseast asian super leagueEASLMacau BasketballHu SonghuiDominic Tang
This article was originally published by 中国新闻网.

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