Shao back to her roots to spice up Sichuan's season

Team China captain Shao Ting is endeavoring to keep expectations in check after enjoying a flying start to her second stint at Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) side Sichuan.

"This is more about a challenge, but I'm honored and willing to face it," the 30-year-old, who returned to Sichuan from league powerhouse Beijing, told Xinhua in an exclusive interview.

Shao was trained under a program organized by the Sichuan Provincial Sports Administration and Beijing Normal University.