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NBA BASKETBALL SCHOOL OPENS AT MISSION HILLS HAIKOU

News Archive|2021-04-13
Managed and operated by NBA-trained team overseeing coaching and player development Enhance Biomedical Appointed Official Partner for Medical & Rehabilitation Center HAIKOU, HAINAN, 8 April 2021 – The NBA Basketball School at Mission Hills Haikou, developed in partnership with the Mission Hills Group, celebrated its official opening today. This marks the culmination of the comprehensive basketball development at the Haikou resort, which includes a NBA Exhibit & Store, which opened in 2018. The NBA Basketball School at Mission Hills Haikou will be open to male and female players, from junior level to professionals.  The school will include five indoor courts and other state-of-the-art facilities to support coaching and player development, including gyms, a medical & rehabilitation center, indoor swimming pool, players’ accommodation and more. NBA China will operate and staff the facility with NBA-trained coaches and provide the basketball development curriculum.  NBA players and legends will visit the school to provide additional instruction and help foster player development. Mr. Tenniel Chu, Vice-Chairman of Mission Hills Group, said: “We’re proud to partner with NBA in opening a new chapter of basketball development in China. Sports have always been at core of our DNA, and we will continue to connect China to the world, and the world to China through the common language of sports. He added, “Complemented by the offerings at Mission Hills Haikou, we aim to develop the NBA Basketball School as the training base of all Chinese youths in Southern China and to popularise the game across the country, home to more than 330 million NBA fans.” At the official opening, Mr. Chu was joined by WNBA legendary player Ms. Zheng Haixia, Mr. Liu Pingjiu, Inspector of Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism and Culture, Mr. Chen Chaofang, Deputy Secretary-General of the Haikou municipal government, Mr. Zhang Wenzheng, SVP of Global Partnership at NBA China, Mr. Greg Stolt, VP of Basketball Operations at NBA China, as well as and Ms. Ling Kaijun, President of Enhance Biomedical. “The opening of the NBA Basketball School at Mission Hills Haikou reflects our commitment in developing Chinese youth basketball," said Mr. Stolt. He added, “Under the guidance of NBA coaches, we believe that more young players will be inspired to take up the sport and enjoy the game in the process.” 2021 marks the start of the China’s 17th five-year plan and a year closer to developing Hainan as a Free Trade Port come 2025. These developments undoubtedly bode well for the sports and tourism industries. The Haikou municipal government will continue to work with its partners to build a platform for international sporting events and exchanges, as well as attract sports- and tourism- related enterprises to set up in the city, creating a truly integrated destination. At the opening ceremony, it was also announced that Enhance Biomedical will be appointed the official medical and rehabilitation partner at the School. It will provide professional sports health consultancy and medical services at the School, and aid players’ development in performance enhancement, injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. A professional medical team will also provide timely medical services for players in training. This opening comes after “The Exhibit and Store” – a multi-level experience that features interactive exhibits, video and imagery to showcase the passion of the league, its teams and players, as well as its rich legacy, on top of a broad assortment of merchandise, fan apparel and basketball gear in the retail Store. With more than 1 billion fans worldwide, the league currently has basketball schools in Brazil, Greece, India, UAE and China. NBA has also been committed to popularizing the game and youth development in China. The NBA has partnered CBA in training since 2009, and has conducted extensive exchanges in coach and referee training. The league's global youth basketball participation program – Jr. NBA – has also joined hands with China’s Ministry of Education since 2016, helping more than 10 million students across 8,000 primary and secondary schools gain access to training materials, teacher training and assisting in facility development. About NBA China The NBA’s entity that conducts all of the league’s businesses in China was formed in January 2008 after its first office opened in Hong Kong in 1992.  The NBA currently has relationships with a network of television and digital media outlets in China, including a 30-plus year partnership with CCTV.  The league hosts hundreds of touring basketball events for fans, conducts community enrichment programs, and maintains marketing partnerships with a combination of world-class China-based corporations and U.S.-based multinationals. NBA-licensed apparel and footwear are available through retail and authorized online stores on e-commerce and social media platforms, including NBAStore.cn, Tmall.com, JD.com, NBAStore.hk and NBAStore.tw.  In 2004, the NBA became the first American professional sports league to play games in China.  Following NBA China Games 2019, 17 NBA teams will have played 28 games in China. About Mission Hills Group The Mission Hills Group – owner and operator of world-class resorts in the heart of the Pearl River Delta and on the tropical island of Hainan – is a pioneer in China’s hospitality, sports and leisure industry. The fully-integrated Mission Hills resorts span more than 40 square kilometres, including 22 championship golf courses – making it the world’s largest golf facility – plus five-star hotels, award-winning spas and volcanic mineral springs, international convention centers, state-of-the-art golf academies, a 20-pitch football training base, Asia’s largest basketball school and Asia’s biggest tennis facility. Other significant projects at Mission Hills include shopping and entertainment at Mission Hills Centreville, Bromsgrove School Mission Hills in collaboration with the 550-year-old British boarding school, co-operations with world-renowned hotel brands Hard Rock, Renaissance and Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills Movie Town, and ground-breaking partnerships with FC Barcelona, NBA and PGA of America. For more information visit www.missionhillschina.com or follow Mission Hills China on social media. About Enhance Biomedical The Enhance International Medical Center (EIMC) is located at the Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Boao, Hainan, focusing on sports medicine, preventive health care and comprehensive medical solutions. Through years of research and medical achievements, EIMC will strive to provide professional and customized services for the players.

Xiong Emerges Victorious after Tie-Breaker at the 15th Faldo Series Greater Bay Area Championship 2020

News Archive|2020-11-16
[Dongguan, China – 16th November 2020] Xiong Tian Yi emerged triumphant at the 15th Faldo Series Greater Bay Area Championship 2020, after scoring a playoff victory against Luo Shao Jun. Both players were tied at 10 under par (206) following three days of intense competition. The tournament was held at the Rose-Poulter Course at Mission Hills Dongguan and was the third leg of the 2020-21 Faldo Series Asia season. Xiong is currently ranked 5th in the amateur men's division of the China Golf Association (CGA) and was the winner of 2016 Mission Hills Junior Series championship. Other prominent participants included Deng Tao, ranked 8th in the amateur men's division of the CGA; Huang Yuteng, winner of the 2019 and 2020 Mission Hills Golf Marathon; and Zhang Zhixuan, winner of the 2020 Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship Women's Championship. This tournament also marked the comeback for Fu Yekai, winner of the 2018 14th Faldo Series China Championship, who rose to prominence after scoring a hole-in-one at the 5th hole of the Blackstone Course at Mission Hills Haikou in the first round. Unfazed by health issues, Fu concentrated on rehabilitation and returned to the course this week with confidence and courage. Xiong will get his chance to meet six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo, together with other winners of their respective age-group categories including Sun Yi Qi (Boys’ 17-18) scoring 233 (+17), Adam Tong (Boys’ 11-13) scoring 242 (+26), Chang Chih-Hsuan (Girls’ 17-21) scoring 215 (-1) and Zou Yiyun (Girls’ 11-16) scoring 234 (+18). Mr Tenniel Chu, Vice-Chairman of Mission Hills Group, commented, "Mission Hills' cooperation with Sir Nick Faldo goes back a long way, with Nick being one of our pioneering golf course designers and a longstanding partner in bringing the Faldo Series to China." He added, "We are proud of how the Series has grown since its inception, as we continue to witness the emergence of young golfing talents with high caliber. We look forward to growing the junior game in Asia from strength to strength." As with all junior series tournaments at Mission Hills, the Faldo Series Asia tournament has been fully supported by The R&A in the past 15 years, growing the game of golf in China and beyond, nurturing the next generation of golfing talents. The Series is also endorsed by the Asian Tour and the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation. The International Junior Golf Academy is a partner of the Faldo Series. Following a gradual resumption after COVID-19, the 14th and 15th editions of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final are being planned at Vietnam’s Laguna Lăng Cô in March 2021. Recognised as the only global amateur series for boys and girls, the Faldo Series was established in 1996, expanding to Asia in 2006. Today, 40 Faldo Series tournaments take place in 30-plus countries worldwide, touching more than 4,000 golfers each year. Past champions include Tseng Ya-ni and Rory McIlroy, both multiple Major winners, while recent LPGA Tour winners include Thidapa Suwannapura (2010 Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Girls’ champion) and Nasa Hataoka (2016 Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Girls’ champion), currently eighth in the Rolex Ranking. The Faldo Series is integral to the Mission Hills Junior Golf Program, which provides access to the sport for tens of thousands of juniors each year, from beginners to elite amateurs, through junior tournaments, coaching, camps and clinics, schools initiatives, free access for juniors to three of its courses and free entry into the Dr. David Chu Golf Museum at Mission Hills, the first in China. Founded in 1992, the Mission Hills Group has invested more than six million US dollars into its Junior Golf Program; and more than 100,000 competitive rounds have been played at Mission Hills by juniors. It was voted Best Youth Development Programme in Asia in 2018 and EFG Bank is its Official Partner. ABOUT MISSION HILLS GROUP The Mission Hills Group – owner and operator of world-class resorts in the heart of the Pearl River Delta and on the tropical island of Hainan – is a pioneer in China’s hospitality, sports and leisure industry. The fully-integrated Mission Hills resorts span more than 40 square kilometres, including 22 championship golf courses – making it the world’s largest golf facility – plus five-star hotels, award-winning spas and volcanic mineral springs, international convention centers, state-of-the-art golf academies, a 20-pitch football training base, Asia’s largest basketball school and Asia’s biggest tennis facility. Other significant projects at Mission Hills include shopping and entertainment at Mission Hills Centreville, Bromsgrove School Mission Hills in collaboration with the 550-year-old British boarding school, co-operations with world-renowned hotel brands Hard Rock, Renaissance and Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills Movie Town, China’s first Wet’n’Wild water park and ground-breaking partnerships with FC Barcelona, NBA and PGA of America. For more information visit www.missionhillschina.com or follow Mission Hills China on social media. ABOUT EFG INTERNATIONAL EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. EFG International's group of private banking businesses operates in around 40 locations worldwide. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

MISSION HILLS JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM BACK ON TRACK AS JACK TONG AND JENNY CHANG CLINCHES THE 13TH MISSION HILLS JACK NICKLAUS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

News Archive|2020-10-08
[Dongguan, China – 4th October 2020] In the highly anticipated 13th edition of the Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship at Mission Hills Dongguan, Jack Tong fired a stunning tournament-low round of 65 to finish with 204 (65-69-70), clinching the overall boys’ title, while Jenny Chang took home the overall girls’ title with a 222 finish (74-74-74), after a tie-breaker with Peng Yufei. With a field of 120 outstanding players from six countries and regions, Yu Junting (224) and Limin Tingting (229) were the runners-up in the boys’ 13-18 category, with Peng Yufei (222) and Zou Yiyun (228) in the girls’ 13-18 category. Chen Zhengdao (238) won the boys’ 10-12 category, and Liao Kexin (254) won the girls’ category. With a final score of 221, Qin Gan was the boys’ 8-9 champion, while Lai Lishan (236) won the girls’ 8-9 champion. This year's event attracted nearly 180 players from all over the world, with some of the best players in the region, including Jack Tong, Huang Yuteng, Jenny Chang and Hun Tengteng. In a post-game interview, Jack Tong expressed his delight in winning the overall title saying,  "Each course at Mission Hills features different characteristics and difficulties. Challenging the courses here has greatly improved my skills.” The stakes remained high at Leadbetter Course at Mission Hills Dongguan as the leading players will be invited to compete in the Nicklaus Junior Championship, played at the beautiful Hills Course of Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club next summer in Jupiter County, Florida. The overall champions and top three players in each category will also be invited to participate in the finals of the Mission Hills Youth Series 2020 and the Faldo Series Shenzhen Championship. With R&A and China Golf Association ranking points on offer, the 2020 Mission Hills Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship on the Leadbetter Course marked an important milestone in the resumption of golf tournaments and an important date in the Group’s award-winning junior golf calendar, sponsored by EFG Bank. Mr Tenniel Chu, Vice-Chairman of Mission Hills Group, said: "This tournament is made more special by being the only Jack Nicklaus junior series held outside of the United States. As the designer of Mission Hills" very first golf course, Mission Hills has built up close rapport with Jack over more than two decades, and haver committed ourselves to pursuing youth development in the sport. Mr Jack Nicklaus, golf legend and cofounder of the tournament, added “In partnering Mission Hills, we achieve constant growth with the introduction of new developments to this tournament every year, and I am thankful for the dedicated efforts from Tenniel and the Mission Hills team.” The Mission Hills Junior Golf Program provides access to the sport for tens of thousands of juniors each year, from beginners to elite amateurs, through junior tournaments, coaching, camps and clinics, school classes, free access for juniors to three of its courses and free entry into the Dr David Chu Golf Museum at Mission Hills, the first in China. Founded in 1992, the Mission Hills Group has invested more than six million US dollars into its Junior Golf Program; and more than 100,000 competitive rounds have been played at Mission Hills.  It was voted Best Youth Development Programme in Asia in 2018 and EFG Bank is its Official Partner.   ABOUT MISSION HILLS GROUP The Mission Hills Group – owner and operator of world-class resorts in the heart of the Pearl River Delta and on the tropical island of Hainan – is a pioneer in China’s hospitality, sports and leisure industry. The fully-integrated Mission Hills resorts span more than 40 square kilometres, including 22 championship golf courses – making it the world’s largest golf facility – plus five-star hotels, award-winning spas and volcanic mineral springs, international convention centers, state-of-the-art golf academies, a 20-pitch football training base, Asia’s largest basketball school and Asia’s biggest tennis facility. Other significant projects at Mission Hills include shopping and entertainment at Mission Hills Centreville, Bromsgrove School Mission Hills in collaboration with the 550-year-old British boarding school, co-operations with world-renowned hotel brands Hard Rock, Renaissance and Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills Movie Town, China’s first Wet’n’Wild water park and ground-breaking partnerships with FC Barcelona, NBA and PGA of America. For more information visit www.missionhillschina.com or follow Mission Hills China on social media. ABOUT EFG INTERNATIONAL EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. EFG International's group of private banking businesses operates in around 40 locations worldwide. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.


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