Xinhua
14 Jul 2025, 18:15 GMT+10
(250714) -- LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Virginia Sung, CEO of USA Table Tennis, addresses an event commemorating the 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy" in Las Vegas, the United States, July 13, 2025. Chinese and U.S. table tennis athletes and local enthusiasts gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday to commemorate the 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy," highlighting the lasting friendship between the two peoples through sport exchanges.
The friendly exchange event was jointly organized by the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) and USA Table Tennis (USATT), with support from the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco and the Nevada U.S.-China Cultural Association.
Throughout the event, players from both countries, including some world champions from China who attended the WTT US Smash held in Las Vegas on July 3-13, exchanged techniques, while local community members and young enthusiasts also took part in friendly matches with their idols. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
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