姚明：进一步发展校园篮球项目

今年两会，作为中国篮协主席的姚明并没有准备新的提案，而是着力为去年提出的“小篮球”推广计划再次摇旗呐喊，看得出他对于小篮球的大重视。

Utilizing his position as a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference's National Committee, Yao called for more cross-departmental cooperation and better coaching to further expand a school basketball program launched last year.

作为一名全国政协委员，姚明呼吁各部门共同合作，更好地指导，进一步发展去年开展的校园篮球项目。

"Sports participation, as part of all-around education, should be given a more prominent role on campus, whereas now academic excellence seems to be the main priority in our country," Yao told China Daily on Sunday in Beijing during the annual session of the country's top political advisory body.

上周日政协会议期间，姚明在北京接受《中国日报》记者采访时说：“作为综合性教育的一部分，参与体育活动在校园中应该扮演更重要的角色，而如今学习成绩还是人们最优先考虑的事情。”

"Building organized and accessible sports competitions with tailor-made programs and adequate facilities is the key to involving as many students as possible," said Yao, who is chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association.

中国篮球协会主席姚明说：“举办有组织、大家可以广泛参与的体育比赛，专门制定体育项目，并提供充足的体育设施是让尽可能多的学生参与进来的关键。”

"It has to be a collaborative effort between the sports and education departments," said Yao,.

“这需要体育界和教育部门的通力合作。”

"To make it campus-based means we don't count on it to cultivate future pro players. … We believe participation in team sports helps children grow stronger as individuals physically and mentally."

“立足于校园，意味着我们并不是为了选拔未来的运动员。我们相信参与团体体育活动能帮助孩子在身体和心理上都更强大。”

（来源：中国日报网  编辑：yaning）