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Yao Ming honored as model of youth at farewell ceremony
Updated: 2011-07-26 09:24
(Xinhua/chinadaily.com.cn)
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Former NBA player Yao Ming smiles while speaking during his retirement ceremony by the Chinese sports governing body and China's Basketball Association in Beijing, July 25, 2011. The Chinese character in the background reads, "Yao Ming starts a new page of life". [Photo/Xinhua] |
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