{"id":2502,"date":"2025-11-03T20:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2026-06-14T21:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T13:13:12","slug":"the-12th-branch-cup-table-tennis-tournament-of-haining-table-tennis-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/the-12th-branch-cup-table-tennis-tournament-of-haining-table-tennis-association\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12th Branch Cup Table Tennis Tournament of Haining Table Tennis Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ht7fz-ae82761ccd981d0dbc24aa4cfa4b80dc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ht7fz-ae82761ccd981d0dbc24aa4cfa4b80dc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ht7fz-ae82761ccd981d0dbc24aa4cfa4b80dc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ht7fz-ae82761ccd981d0dbc24aa4cfa4b80dc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ht7fz-ae82761ccd981d0dbc24aa4cfa4b80dc av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The 12th Branch Cup Table Tennis Tournament of Haining Table Tennis Association<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lnh3or9j-d7fc244455bb9ae2b76358c61af57dc2\">\n#top .hr.av-lnh3or9j-d7fc244455bb9ae2b76358c61af57dc2{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-lnh3or9j-d7fc244455bb9ae2b76358c61af57dc2 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#e94a3f;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lnh3or9j-d7fc244455bb9ae2b76358c61af57dc2 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-911hz-eba90edf771de018f3b9617a0d88ef53 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_social_share  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lnh2tjan-39777d521697f0faa0c9d12d633cfc73\">\n@keyframes av_boxShadowEffect_av-lnh2tjan-39777d521697f0faa0c9d12d633cfc73 {\n0%   { box-shadow:  0 0 0 0 ; 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On November 2, the 12th &#8220;Branch Cup&#8221; Table Tennis Tournament hosted by the Haining Table Tennis Association concluded successfully after two days of thrilling competition on the third floor of Xieqiao Town National Fitness Center. A time-honored hallmark of Haining\u2019s table tennis community, the tournament stays true to its original aspiration of forging friendship through the sport and bonding hearts via matches. It has built a platform for enthusiasts across the city to polish skills and deepen camaraderie, showcasing the vibrant vitality of Haining\u2019s sports culture with intense and inspiring games.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Organized by the Haining Table Tennis Association and undertaken by its Xieqiao Branch, the event received generous sponsorship from Haining Switchgear Factory Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Wanlihong Textile Technology Co., Ltd. and Haining Mianshang Knitting Co., Ltd., as well as strong support from the People\u2019s Government of Xieqiao Town.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2505\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2505\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Speech-by-Mr.-Shen-from-Wanlihong.webp\" alt=\"Speech by Mr. Shen from Wanlihong\" width=\"550\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Speech-by-Mr.-Shen-from-Wanlihong.webp 550w, https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Speech-by-Mr.-Shen-from-Wanlihong-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u25b2Speech by Mr. Shen from Wanlihong<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>The tournament featured mixed team events, drawing 16 teams from 12 association branches across Haining. The competition was divided into two stages. In the first stage, teams were split into four groups for round-robin contests, with each side striving fiercely for the top-two berths to advance. The second stage adopted knockout and classification matches: group top contenders competed for ranks 1 to 8, while the rest vied for positions 9 to 16. All team matches followed the best-of-five format, and individual games adopted the best-of-five sets rule with 11 points per set. The tight schedule delivered nail-biting and spectacular clashes throughout the event.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>On the court, players demonstrated superb skills with dazzling shots. Swift penhold and shakehand strokes, powerful looping shots and lightning-fast close-table attacks wowed the audience. Precise defenses and decisive smashes repeatedly ignited cheers and applause from spectators, making every team\u2019s performance a highlight of the tournament.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2506\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2506\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Wonderful-Match-Highlights-1.webp\" alt=\"Wonderful Match Highlights\" width=\"550\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Wonderful-Match-Highlights-1.webp 550w, https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Wonderful-Match-Highlights-1-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u25b2Wonderful Match Highlights<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2507\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2507\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Wonderful-Match-Highlights2.webp\" alt=\"Wonderful Match Highlights\" width=\"550\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Wonderful-Match-Highlights2.webp 550w, https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Wonderful-Match-Highlights2-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u25b2Wonderful Match Highlights<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>After two days of fierce rivalry, the final rankings from 1st to 16th were officially decided.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Beyond trophies and applause, participants gained closer friendship and improved techniques. As Zhang Lizhong, Chairman of Haining Table Tennis Association, remarked at the opening ceremony: <em>&#8220;Let table tennis be our bond, compete with courage, and carry forward the spirit of the sport.&#8221;<\/em> The tournament fully fulfilled its goals of showcasing athletic prowess, embodying good sportsmanship, and reaping both outstanding results and sincere friendship.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2508\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2508\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Award-Ceremony.webp\" alt=\"Award Ceremony\" width=\"550\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Award-Ceremony.webp 550w, https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Award-Ceremony-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u25b2Award Ceremony<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>The successful running of the &#8220;Branch Cup&#8221; has not only offered a splendid stage for local table tennis lovers but also consolidated the mass foundation of this popular sport. Officials from the Haining Table Tennis Association stated that the association will uphold the original vision of the tournament, cooperate with more towns, sub-districts and enterprises to launch a wider range of people-centered sports activities. It aims to make table tennis a powerful driving force for national fitness and the high-quality development of sports undertakings in Haining. We look forward to gathering all table tennis enthusiasts again at the next &#8220;Branch Cup&#8221; to write a new chapter for the sport in the city!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='av-social-sharing-box av-lnh2yd8u-a482ec29b892f39913cdc0667ea95e1f av-social-sharing-box-default  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-fullwidth'><div class=\"av-share-box\"><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this entry<\/h5><ul class=\"av-share-box-list noLightbox\"><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.wlhtex.com\/en\/the-12th-branch-cup-table-tennis-tournament-of-haining-table-tennis-association\/&#038;t=The%2012th%20Branch%20Cup%20Table%20Tennis%20Tournament%20of%20Haining%20Table%20Tennis%20Association' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' 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