Yi Jianlian, a former NBA player like Iran's Haddadi, will try to help China reclaim the throne they once held. Backing him up are fellow 7-footers Wang Zhelin, Li Muhao and Zhou Qi, the tournament's website noted.
Meanwhile, Philippines will also start their chase for an Olympic spot on Tuesday night. The national squad, known as Gilas Pilipinas, will face Palestine in the second game of Day 1 of competition.
Philippines, who finished second to Iran during the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship, will be led by naturalized player and former NBA player Andray Blatche. Blatche impressed for Philippines during the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain, where he averaged 21.2 points and 13.8 rebounds.
Korea will also kick off their campaign. They will collide with Jordan on Wednesday morning.
The Koreans are also considered a strong title favorite this year, but their preparation was marred by the game-fixing scandal back home.
SINGAPORE VS CHINA
Live Streaming & Full Game Replay
Where: Changsha Social Work College’s Gymnasium in Changsha, China.
When: Wednesday September 23, 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Time: 9:30 am
- Kuwait vs. Hong Kong, Tuesday 9 p.m. ET
- Philippines vs. Kuwait, Tuesday 11:45 p.m. ET
- Iran vs. Japan, Wednesday 2:30 a.m. ET
- Korea vs. Jordan, Wednesday 4:45 a.m. ET
- Malaysia vs. India, Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. ET
- Singapore vs. China, Wednesday 7:30 a.m. ET
- Chinese Taipei vs. Lebanon, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. ET
- Qatar vs. Kazakhstan, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. ET
- Fans can catch the Asian Olympic Qualifying matches through online live stream via Live Basketball TV.