The week-long “ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group” is set to be held from April 14-20 and will again feature nearly 100 paddlers from around the world.
Details of the returning ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation)-sanctioned event were announced during a press conference at the Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC) yesterday afternoon.
The competition, which made its Macau debut last year and makes its return to the Galaxy Arena in Cotai, will feature 96 players consisting of 48 male and 48 female competitors. Among them are the nation’s Wang Chuqin, who is world men’s singles number 2, and Sun Yingsha, world number one in the women’s singles and gold medallist in last year’s women’s final.
World number 2 in the women’s singles Wang Manyu, also from the mainland, and French table tennis player Alexis Lebrun, a three-time French national champion, were also among the names mentioned during yesterday’s press conference.
Sports Bureau (ID) President Luís Gomes said in his speech yesterday that previous table tennis events held in Macau, including the previous ITTF World Cup, have not only received support from members of the public, but “have also created a global craze for the sport, showcasing Macau’s capability as a host city for international sporting events. The synergistic effects of large-scale events have propelled the development of Macau’s sports industry and driven economic growth in sports tourism and related sectors”.
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Director of Corporate Affairs Buddy Lam Chi Seng noted in his speech: “We are confident that this year’s event will carry forward the momentum built last year, drawing sports enthusiasts and visitors from around the world to Macau to experience the city’s strengths in hosting international sports events and its unique charm as a shining pearl”.
According to the event programme, April 14 to 16 will comprise a series of round-robin games, while the last 16, quarter finals, semi-finals and finals are set to be held on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th respectively. Tickets will be on sale from noon tomorrow.
More event details can be found on www.ittf.com and www.sport.gov.mo
Sports Bureau (ID) President Luís Gomes (sixth from right) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Director of Corporate Affairs Buddy Lam Chi Seng (seventh from right) pose with guests attending yesterday’s press conference at Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC) in Cotai for next month’s “ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group”. – Photos: Rui Pastorin
This photo shows the mascot for next month’s competition, along with the trophies up for grabs.
