Zheng Haixia 

Nine players and three coaches featured on the list for the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2021, announced by the world basketball governing body on April 1. Former center of the Chinese women's team, Zheng Haixia, was one of them. She became the first Chinese player to earn such an accolade.

A long-serving member of the Chinese team, Zheng, born in 1967, led it to win Olympic bronze in 1984 and silver in 1992. She also finished third in 1983 and came in second in 1994 at the World Championships.

The Chinese Basketball Association on April 2 sent Zheng a congratulatory letter. "Zheng's achievements in the national team are not only her personal glory, but also the results of the concerted efforts from all members on the team. Their fighting spirit and determination on the court set a good example for young players," the letter said.

Created in 2007, the FIBA Hall of Fame currently features over 110 exceptional players and coaches from 37 countries and regions.