Date: Saturday 24 February 2024
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Venue: Main Hall Table Tennis Court, QUB PEC
About the Event:
This event is the last episode of the Chinese New Year Celebrations (Year of the Dragon) at Queen’s. Organised by the QUB iRISE Staff Network and The Language Centre, in partnership with Ormeau Table Tennis Club, it invites all students and staff members to join this fun and friendly event on the day of the Chinese Lantern Festival, engaging with this popular sport among the Chinese communities, as well as providing an opportunity for enhancing student and staff wellbeing through sport.
With taster sessions coached by Ormeau Table Tennis Club members, all QUB members, beginners and more advanced, are welcome to sign up for the fun event, with an appreciation of its unique culture, as well as developing some practical skills in body movements and mediation. There will be a show time for competitions to demonstrate the charm of the table tennis playing. There will also be a culture quiz (Section 2) to help understand the basics of the sport and its related cultural background. Prizes will be awarded subsequently.
This 3-hour-long event is free for all as non-PEC members’ entry fees are covered. Booking is needed due to capacity and access request. Please complete the registration form below.
Winners
The winners for matches are:
- Sadish Oumabady
- Zhehong Lu
- Jiahong Wang
The winners for quiz are:
- Junwen He
- Paul Williams (with Victoria, George)
- Zichi Zhang
- Peifeng Li
In Pictures
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I would be interested in attending along with my children if possible.
Hi Conall, you and your family are welcome, just register via the link so that we have your names there, many thanks.
I wonder if rackets will be provided?
Yes, they will be provided, although you are welcome to bring your own.