Peking University Faculty Tennis Team Wins Runner-Up in 2024 Beijing University Faculty ⁢Tennis Tournament

Published: 2024/09/04

Text: Wei​ Lixiao | Photography: Huang Dawu | ⁢Editors: Yan Ru, Milo

The 29th Beijing University ⁣Faculty Tennis Competition was‌ held​ on ⁤August 31, 2024, with ⁣the aim of promoting national fitness ⁤and health. The event saw the participation of 224 faculty members from 22 Beijing universities, including ⁣Peking University​ and Tsinghua University. The competition was divided into three areas: Peking University,​ Beijing Institute of Technology, and Beijing ‍University of Chemical Technology.

The Peking‍ University faculty tennis team achieved impressive results, thanks to⁣ the strong support​ of the Peking University Labor Union and the Sports Research Department. The team made careful plans and selected⁢ 28 ​players to participate in the competition. Through hard⁣ work, teamwork, and determination, the team‌ won the second place in the team event.

The Peking University competition area hosted three groups: 50+ men’s group, 60+ men’s group,⁣ and 70+ men’s⁢ group. The⁢ opening ⁢ceremony was hosted by Liu Maohui, President of the Beijing⁢ University Tennis Association and President ⁢of the Peking University Faculty Tennis Association.

Despite the rain on ⁤the day of the competition,​ the participating players‌ and ⁢volunteer service team arrived early, and the competition went ⁣smoothly.⁢ In the Beijing University of Chemical Technology‌ competition area,⁣ teacher Chen Guanpeng’s partner was⁤ unable to participate due to‍ some reasons. Teacher Zhang⁢ Yuwei‍ took charge and partnered with ⁤Chen Guanpeng, despite a shoulder‍ injury, and won the runner-up in the 40-age group.

The competition provided a platform for tennis⁣ enthusiasts in Beijing universities to learn from each other and communicate. The ‌Peking University team‍ showed a spirit of unity, hard work, and striving for the first place, and interpreted the sports spirit of “friendship first, competition second”.

The ‌Peking University Faculty and ‍Staff Tennis Association will continue⁢ to practice the concept of “healthy campus, sports first”, provide more competition and exchange activities for ⁢faculty and staff,⁤ and enable faculty and staff to work with⁣ a healthier and ⁤fuller mental state.

Peking ⁣University Team List

Men’s⁣ Doubles:

70+ Group:⁣ Liu ⁢Guoqing (School of⁤ Medicine)/Cheng Yuanke (Library), Champion

65+ Group: Tang​ Xiaoheng/Tian Zhongyi (School of Computer Science)

60+ Group: Lu Geng (First Hospital)/Wang ⁢Changqing (Peking University Fingerprint Sales Department), 2nd ⁣Place

Yu Han (Yanyuan Community)/Huang Dawu (Department of Medicine)

50+ Group: Li Zhong (Infrastructure ⁤Engineering Department)/Liu Maohui ​(Physical ⁢Education and Research Department),​ third

Wang Guocheng (Peking University Science ‍Park)/Cao Hongwei (Library), Fourth

40+ Group: Cheng Yanjie (Power ‌Center)/Yina (School of ‌Electronics)

Wang Zhouyi (Teacher Teaching Development Center)/Bai Yu (Capital Development Research Institute)

40- ‌Zhang Yuwei (National School of Development) / Chen ⁤Guanpeng (School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences),‌ runner-up

Jin Zongxue (People’s Hospital)/Che Zhixuan‍ (Cancer Hospital)

Women’s Doubles:

55+ Group: Huang ⁢Yanbo (First Hospital)/Li Liqing, 4th

40+ Group: Wu Jian (Student Financial Assistance Center)/Tian Yue ⁣(Trade Union), 7th

Huo⁤ Yanli (School of International Relations)/Lv Danyu (School of Medicine)

40-Group: Cao​ Lu (Security Department)/Yi ‍Yuanyuan (National Development ‌Research Institute), 4th

Liang Yuanning (School of ⁣Economics)/Zhao Yiling (School of Economics)