Young Tennis Players Unite at the Hong Kong Leg of the “Suiming Cup” Tournament
Written by Hao Haoyu | Published on August 3, 2023
At the prestigious Causeway Bay Craigengower Cricket Club in Hong Kong, the “Suiming Cup” junior Tennis Tour concluded on August 2nd, marking a significant moment for almost a hundred talented young athletes. With an impressive turnout of players, half of whom hailed from Hong Kong, China, the tournament proved to be a true celebration of tennis prowess.
Established in 1894, the Craigengower Cricket Club hosts this year’s “Suiming Cup,” an event with over a century-long history. This tournament made its debut in Hong Kong, an endeavor that has been on the mind of founder and Chinese tennis star Liu Suiming since 2020. Having worked in the bustling city for over two decades, Liu holds a deep affection for Hong Kong. “Many young players from Hong Kong have participated in ‘Suiming Cup’ competitions in different cities in Guangdong,” shared Liu, “and they have always dreamed of hosting the tournament in their own city.”
The preparation for the Hong Kong leg took more than two months, but Liu is immensely proud of the final results. “The competition has successfully attracted participants from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. It serves as an excellent platform for players to connect with one another,” stated Hu Xiaoming, Vice President of the Hong Kong Sports Federation and Olympic Committee. Moreover, Hu commended the young talents for their exceptional performance, expressing excitement and noting the constant improvement of Chinese tennis. “I hope these players will have ample opportunities to compete on bigger stages and bring glory to our nation in the international tennis arena,” Hu added.
The tournament holds sentimental value for both mainland Chinese and Hong Kong players. Shi Leqing, a rising star from Hong Kong, claimed the gold medal as the women’s singles champion under the age of 14. Participating in the “Suiming Cup” match for the first time, Shi expressed her gratitude. “Though I had heard about this competition, I never had the chance to compete on the mainland. Seeing the formidable players in the draw, I never expected to become the champion,” humbly shared Shi. She hopes to broaden her horizons by participating in more mainland China competitions and showcasing her skills.
The Hong Kong leg of the “Suiming Cup” Youth Tennis Tour has indeed left a lasting impression on all participants. The event not only fosters camaraderie among players but also enhances the level of competition in the sport. As young talents continue to flourish, tennis in China can look forward to a brighter and more sensational future.
Author Bio: Hao Haoyu is a prominent journalist for Yangcheng Evening News, reporting on various sports events across Asia.
Source: Yangcheng Yunshang Lingnan Evening News Author: Hao Haoyu Published: 2023-08-03 22:44
On August 2nd, the curtain fell on the “Sui Ming Cup” junior Tennis Tour in Hong Kong at the century-old Causeway Bay Craigengower Cricket Club. Almost a hundred young people have registered for the game, with half of them coming from Hong Kong, China.
Founded in 1894, Craigengower Cricket Club, the host of this year’s game, enjoys a history of around 130 years. This is the first time the “Sui Ming Cup” has held a competition in Hong Kong. Liu Suiming, a tennis star from Guangdong and the founder of this event, said: “We have been thinking about holding a match in Hong Kong since 2020. Since I have been working in Hong Kong for over 20 years, I have very deep feelings for this place. Many young players from Hong Kong have participated in the ‘Sui Ming Cup’ games held in different Guangdong cities before, and they also hope that the game can be held in their city.”
According to Liu, it took over two months to prepare this game in Hong Kong, and he is satisfied with the final results.
“The game has attracted players from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, serving as a platform for them to communicate with each other. I hope they can become good friends through this game.” said Hu Xiaoming, vice president of the Hong Kong Sports Federation and Olympic Committee.
Hu also praised the players for their mastery: “Standing on the sidelines, I was so excited to see these young kids playing so well. (Their) skills were beyond my expectation. And I had feeling that the level of Chinese tennis is constantly improving. I hope these players will have opportunities to shine on bigger stages and win glory for the motherland in the international tennis world.”
The game is an unforgettable experience for young players from mainland China and Hong Kong. This is the first time that Shi Leqing, a girl from Hong Kong who has claimed the gold medal of the women’s singles champion under the age of 14, has participated in the “Sui Ming Cup” match. “I have heard of this game before, but never had the opportunity to participate in it on the Chinese mainland.”
Speaking about her performance, Shi Leqing humbly said that she never expected to win the champion before the match since she saw many formidable players on the draw. “I believe that everyone plays very well and tends to be aggressive. Hopefully, in the future, I can have the opportunity to participate in more games in mainland China.” Shi Leqing said.
Almost a hundred young tennis players gathered at the Hong Kong Centenary Stadium
On August 2, the Hong Kong leg of the 2023 Gilihua Timber Club “Suiming Cup” Youth Tennis Tour concluded at the century-old Gilihua Timber Club in Causeway Bay. A total of almost 100 young people have been attracted to register for the competition, with half of them coming from Hong Kong, China.
Ji Lihua Cricket Club, which hosted this competition, was founded in 1894 and has a history of almost 130 years. This is the first time that the “Suiming Cup” has come to Hong Kong to hold a competition. As the founder of this event and Guangdong tennis star Liu Suiming said: “We are thinking if we can hold a competition in Hong Kong around 2020 ‘I am in Hong Kong. I have worked here for over 20 years, and I have a lot of affection for it’ r this place. Before that, many young players from Hong Kong participated in the “Swimming Cup” competitions held in different places in Guangdong They also hope to participate in the “Swimming Cup” at their doorstep’.”
Liu Suiming said that it took more than two months of preparation to finally land this competition, and he is satisfied with the results of this competition.
Hu Xiaoming, vice chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Association and the Chinese Olympic Committee, said, “This competition has attracted players from the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. This competition gives them a platform to communicate. I hopefully they can take advantage of this competition to become good friends.”
Hu Xiaoming also praised the level of the players who took part: “I was very excited on the sidelines. These kids played very well, and (their) skills were beyond my expectations. I believe that the tennis level of our country is constantly improving, and I hope that these players can have the opportunity to show themselves on a bigger stage and gain glory in the international tennis world.”
Whether for young players from the mainland or Hong Kong, this competition is an unforgettable experience. Shi Leqing, who won the under-14 women’s singles championship, is from Hong Kong. This is her first time to take part in the “Swimming Cup”. “I have heard of this competition before, but I have never had the opportunity to take part in the mainland.”
Commenting on her performance, Shi Leqing modestly said that she did not expect to win the championship before the match, because she saw several players in the draw that she thought were very strong. Shi Leqing said: “I think everyone’s level is very high, and their style is more offensive. I hope to have the opportunity to participate in more competitions on the mainland in the future.”
Text | Yangcheng Evening News media reporter Hao Haoyu (from Hong Kong)
Translation | Hong Ting
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