今年兩會，作為中國籃協主席的姚明并沒有準備新的提案，而是著力為去年提出的“小籃球”推廣計劃再次搖旗吶喊，看得出他對于小籃球的大重視。

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.

作為一名全國政協委員，姚明呼吁各部門共同合作，更好地指導，進一步發展去年開展的校園籃球項目。

"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.

上周日政協會議期間，姚明在北京接受《中國日報》記者采訪時說：“作為綜合性教育的一部分，參與體育活動在校園中應該扮演更重要的角色，而如今學習成績還是人們最優先考慮的事情?！?/p>

"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.

中國籃球協會主席姚明說：“舉辦有組織、大家可以廣泛參與的體育比賽，專門制定體育項目，并提供充足的體育設施是讓盡可能多的學生參與進來的關鍵?！?/p>

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

“這需要體育界和教育部門的通力合作。”

"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."

“立足于校園，意味著我們并不是為了選拔未來的運動員。我們相信參與團體體育活動能幫助孩子在身體和心理上都更強大。”

（來源：中國日報網  編輯：yaning）