"National Ball into the Park" Outdoor Table Tennis Series Succeeds in Haikou, Hainan

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The 2025 "LOKI Thor Cup" Chinese Table Tennis Association's Second "National Ball into the Park" outdoor table tennis series event, hosted by the Hainan Table Tennis Association, was held at the Jinlucheng Shopping Mall in Haikou City from July 12 to 13. The event featured two competitions, men's singles and women's singles, with participants ranging from 7 years old to over 50 years old. Over 200 table tennis enthusiasts from across the province attended the two-day event, showcasing the sport's ability to bring people of all ages together.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "National Ball into the Park" outdoor table tennis series event was held at the Jinlucheng Shopping Mall in Haikou City from July 12 to 13, attracting over 200 participants from across the province.
  • The event featured two competitions, men's singles and women's singles, with participants ranging from 7 years old to over 50 years old, promoting the idea of "participation of all ages."
  • Xia Minhui, executive vice president of the Hainan Table Tennis Association, stated that the event aims to promote the popularization of the national ball and national fitness, further spreading the culture of table tennis in Hainan.
  • The "National Ball into the Park" outdoor table tennis series is expected to continue, with the goal of inspiring a love for table tennis among enthusiasts in Hainan while promoting the charm of national ball culture.
  • The event is part of the Hainan Provincial People's Government's efforts to promote national fitness and popularize table tennis in the province.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 table tennis enthusiasts participated in the event.
  • The event featured two competitions, men's singles and women's singles.
  • Participants from 7 years old to over 50 years old participated in the competition.
  • The event was held at the Jinlucheng Shopping Mall in Haikou City from July 12 to 13.

Sources:

  • Hainan Provincial People's Government [https://www.hainan.gov.cn/hainan/sxian/202507/2e513958370a4f35a71ee87b37589ee7.shtml?ddtab=true]