Chinese Basketball Association was founded in June 1956, referred to as "chinese basketball association". It is a national mass sports organization with independent legal personality. It is a national, non-profit joint organization composed of basketball associations of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, basketball associations of various industries and corresponding sports organizations of the People's Liberation Army. He is a member of the All-China Sports Federation, an Olympic sports organization recognized by the Chinese Olympic Committee, and represents China in the International Basketball Federation and Asia.

1997165438+1On October 24th, the State Sports General Administration implemented the reform of sports management system and the transformation of operation mechanism, and established the basketball management center of the State Sports General Administration. The Basketball Management Center of the State Sports General Administration is a public institution with the administrative function of basketball events, and it is also the office of the Chinese Basketball Association. 20 17 On February 23rd, Yao Ming was elected as the new president at the 9th National Congress of Chinese Basketball Association.

Association objectives of China Basketball Association:

Unite national basketball workers, athletes and activists, strive to develop China's basketball cause, promote the popularization of basketball and the improvement of technical level, climb the world peak, promote the construction of spiritual civilization, enhance friendship with basketball associations and athletes of various countries, and strengthen contact and cooperation with FIBA and AFC.