The 5th Edition of “Chinese Ambassador’s Cup” Table Tennis Tournament Concluded in Rwanda

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From November 2ndto 3rd, the 5th edition of “Chinese Ambassador’s Cup” table tennis tournament was successfully held in Kigali, Rwanda. H.E. Ambassador Wang Xuekun, and Mr. John Birungi, President of the Rwanda Table Tennis Federation, attended the event and awarded medals to the winners.

Ambassador Wang said that, table tennis is an important bridge for China and Rwanda friendship, and is suitable for all ages. Rwanda successfully held the ITTF Africa Cup 2024 Tourney and the African Olympic Qualification Tournament, bringing more opportunities for the development of table tennis in Rwanda. I appreciate the players for their wonderful performance.The embassy will continue to support the development of table tennis in Rwanda, promote bilateral exchanges of sports and culture, so as to advance the  comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Rwanda.

Mr. Birungi thanked the Embassy for its long-term support for table tennis in Rwanda. He reaffirmed the willingness to work with the Embassy to improve the players’ skills, and attract more people to play table tennis, contributing to the bilateral friendly cooperation.

The tournament was jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy and the Rwanda Table Tennis Federation. More than 160 players from Rwanda and Uganda participated, a record high in history.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Rwanda.

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