Overview of the Opening Ceremony.
The 2024 Hanoimoi Newspaper Table Tennis Tournament takes place from November 7 to 10, drawing nearly 400 professional and amateur players from 68 teams across provinces and cities. Competitors will vie for titles in 12 categories: Men’s Singles for Leaders; Advanced Men’s Team; Amateur Men’s Team; Advanced Men’s Singles; Amateur Men’s Singles (45 and older); Amateur Men’s Singles (under 45); Women’s Singles (45 and older); Women’s Singles (under 45); Men’s Doubles (with leaders, mixed units allowed); Mixed Doubles (45 and older, no rank restrictions, mixed units allowed); Mixed Doubles (under 45, no rank restrictions, mixed units allowed); Women’s Doubles (45 and older, mixed units allowed).
Nguyen Minh Duc, Editor-in-Chief of Hanoimoi Newspaper and Head of the Organizing Committee, delivered the opening speech.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Minh Duc, Editor-in-Chief of Hanoimoi Newspaper and Head of the Organizing Committee highlighted the tournament’s significant growth this year, with a 30% increase in participants compared to the previous season. To enhance the competition’s appeal, the prize pool has been increased to 150 million VND, up by more than 20% from last year.
The organizers presented commemorative flags to participating teams.
To ensure smooth scheduling, each athlete is limited to competing in a maximum of two categories.
This year saw an increase in entries for the Amateur Men’s Team category. The organizers divided this category into 18 groups, selecting top teams from each group for the knockout rounds. The Advanced Competition category features Vietnam’s top players, including: Nguyen Duc Tuan (SEA Games 31 Champion, 2024 National Championship Runner-up); Nguyen Dang Hiep (2024 National Championship Bronze Medalist); Nguyen Duy Phong (2024 Southeast Asia Junior Singles Champion); Bui The Nghia (2024 National Championship Men’s Team Bronze Medalist); Vu Hoai Thanh (2024 National Championship Women’s Team Bronze Medalist); Dinh Anh Hoang, Le Dinh Duc, and Le Tien Dat (Vietnam National Table Tennis Team members). These athletes are expected to deliver high-level matches, significantly boosting the tournament’s excitement and competitiveness.
Exciting matches kick off.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, the tournament began with preliminary rounds in categories such as Advanced Men’s Team, Amateur Men’s Team, and Men’s Singles Under 45. The atmosphere was lively and dynamic, with many players showcasing their skill and determination.
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