World Chinese Tennis Invitational Opens in Shexian
More than 400 Chinese tennis players from over 10 countries and regions gathered in Shexian county for the opening of the 15th World Chinese Tennis Invitational, finance.sina.com.cn reported. The three-day tournament runs through October 25, featuring men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and other competitive divisions across local courts.
Global Competitors Travel to Anhui
Players traveled vast distances to participate in the annual international gathering. Kong Lin flew more than 20 hours from Vancouver, Canada, to reach the venue. She noted that hearing familiar dialects and meeting fellow players from around the globe provided a strong sense of community. Wei Lai, competing in the tournament for the fourth time, said the event offers an effective platform to connect with like-minded players worldwide.
Officials and Organizers Guide the Event
The tournament receives guidance from the Tennis Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, the Anhui Provincial Sports Bureau, the Anhui Provincial Senior Sports Association, and the Anhui Provincial Tennis Association. Co-organizers include the World Chinese Tennis Federation, the People’s Government of Shexian, and the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Huangshan Municipal Government. Deputy County Head Wu Wenbin attended the opening ceremony alongside local and sports officials.
Free Scenic Spot Admission Promotes Local Tourism
Shexian authorities offered complimentary admission to multiple A-grade scenic spots, including the Huizhou Ancient City and the Xin’an River Landscape Gallery, for competitors who present their tournament credentials. The promotion aims to extend visitors’ stays and convert transit traffic into extended tourism consumption. Li Bin, a council member of the World Chinese Tennis Federation, stated that the tournament has rotated between domestic and international hosts annually since its inaugural edition in Wenzhou in 2012, serving to unite overseas and domestic Chinese communities through sport.
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