In the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), there are a number of female referees who contributed outstanding performances in the 2019-2020 season. Not only did they demonstrate professional skills, but they also proved that gender should not be the criterion by which competitive athletic ability should be judged.
The first to bear the brunt and be widely praised is Jia Bing. Jia Bing is the first female head referee in the CBA, having refereed several games in the 2019-2020 season. She affirmed her place in the game with her rigorous decision-making, excellent leadership and precise decision-making. Jia Bing's success has broken down gender barriers and opened the way for more potential female referees.
Li Yuanyuan is another female referee who works in the CBA. Li Yuanyuan has a wealth of experience in international competitions, including Asian Basketball Federation competitions. Her judgment is accurate and she has a deep understanding of the rules, which makes her appear comfortable when dealing with the complexities of the game.
Liu Xiaoli is a veteran female referee who is familiar with and proficient in the rules of basketball, and her stable and accurate decisions on the court have won the respect of players and spectators alike. No matter what kind of pressure and challenges she faces, she can handle them calmly and enforce the rules of the game fairly.
Zhang Ruihui is also an outstanding female referee in the CBA. Zhang Ruihui's spirit, professionalism and execution are the reasons why she is highly praised in CBA competitions. She often excelled in controlling the game, and her fair judgment earned the respect and trust of people.
The above are just some of the female referees who serve in the CBA, they are all excellent and professional referees, and are recognized by the majority of basketball enthusiasts and professionals. Gender equality on the sports field also needs to be promoted by our joint efforts to enable more capable female referees to use their professional skills in competitions.