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June 17, 2009

ITTF World Hopes Team: Final Day of Training Concludes

The ITTF World Hopes Team
The ITTF World Hopes Team resplendent in their Butterfly clothing.
Photo By: Courtesy of Zita Pidl

Courtesy of ITTF

All good things must come to an end and that was the case of Tuesday June 16, 2009 for the ITTF World Hopes Team who have been practicing at the Chengdu International Training Centre in Sichuan Province, southern China.

It was the final day of training prior to competing in the China Junior Open, which will be held in the same city commencing on Wednesday, June 17th, and concluding on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

However, there was good news for the players, very good news, very good news indeed.

There was not a hint of disappointment that their time at the International Training Centre had come to a close.

Great Joy
“There was great joy”, said Zita Pidl, the ITTF World Hopes Team Manager. “Today the Butterfly clothing was given to all the players.”

The presentation of the equipment from the company that has supported the program so thoroughly, followed a two-hour training session involving the national coaches with Dejan Papic observing.

Clear Message
At the conclusion of the training there was a clear message to all the players.

“We expect a positive attitude, fighting spirit and fair play”, said Zita Pidl. “Any good result is just a plus but not the main goal this time; no pressure, just pure table tennis; we are looking forward to the competition.”

The training is over, now what has been learned can be put into practice.

The ITTF World Hopes Team
The ITTF World Hopes Team supported by Butterfly and ready for action
at the China Junior Open.
Photo By: Zita Pidl

 

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