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Benjamin Li
Aug 22, 2012

Kobe Bryant challenges Jay Chou at Sprite China's 'Express your true self' match

Following up on a challenge US basketball star Kobe Bryant issued to Taiwanese singer/actor Jay Chou in a 2011 TVC, Sprite's ‘Express your true self" night of basketball and music took place on 18 August in Shanghai. The two stars led teams in a friendly battle involving both basketball and singing; you can probably guess the outcome. Coca-Cola donated the proceeds to the China Youth Development Foundation for use in improving sports facilities in China.

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