NCD Amateur Comp winding down inaugural season

The China Railway Construction Engineering Group-sponsored NCD Second Tier Amateur Basketball Competition is slowly winding down its first edition. 

A total of 16 teams are participating in the inaugural amateur competition, featuring 10 men’s and 6 women’s teams. 

For the finals format, the top 6 teams and top 4 teams will qualify in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.

The race for men’s top six and women’s top four will begin tonight, (August 25th), and continue on Sunday, August 30th, to conclude the normal round before the playoffs. 

In the men's division, the Southern Sailors development team remained undefeated, with their eyes on the title. For the women's division, the Southern Sailors, Lakwaharu Spartans, and UPNG Chiefs are fighting for the top spot. 

Moreover, the competition completed its regular season on a high note with thrilling basketball matches. The Round two games will end on Sunday, with the playoffs and finals underway. 

The 2026 NCD Second Tier Amateur Basketball Competition is proudly sponsored by the China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG). The winners in the male and female divisions will walk away with the CRCEG Cup.