Five Schools, One Big Event

Kicking off at 8:30 AM, five schools — Wudang Middle, Langhe Town Middle, Tuguanya Town Middle, Yanchihe Town Middle, and Siyuan Experimental School — faced off in a single knockout tournament for table tennis and badminton. The table tennis women’s singles took a single knockout approach in the group stage but used a round-robin system in the rankings.

Skills on Display

On the table tennis front, players showcased their finesse, hitting smashes, pushing, and spiking. Badminton courts buzzed with high-speed rallies and powerful swings. Every player embraced the “fair competition, mutual promotion” spirit.

Winners Take the Stage

• Men’s Table Tennis: Zhu Zhiyu (Langhe Middle School)
• Men’s Badminton: Liu Mingyang (Siyuan Experimental School)
• Women’s Table Tennis: Zhang Zhiyuan (Yanchihe Middle School)
• Women’s Badminton: Yang Liu (Siyuan Experimental School)

Team Honors and Recognitions

Team awards and outstanding coach/referee mentions highlighted the day’s achievements. Siyuan Experimental School scooped up several trophies, while other schools took home consolation prizes or recognition awards.

Principal’s Pride

“We’re elated with our students’ performance today,” said Zhang Daoqi, principal of Siyuan Experimental School, as he applauded the winners and sportsmanship demonstrated.

Did You Know?

“Table tennis is a signature sport in China, with the Chinese men’s team dominating the World Championships 21 times. Badminton is another Chinese powerhouse, with Liu Mingyang carrying on the nation’s tradition.”