Zhi Soon MP Federal Member for Banks INAUGURAL TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT A SMASH HIT
Local table tennis circuit players and backyard table tennis heroes came together over the October long weekend for the first ever Banks Community Cup Table Tennis Tournament.Zhi Soon MP, Federal Member for Banks hosted the tournament Monday 5 October. Sixty-four table competitors battled it out at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre for the friendly competition, as well as a strong contingent of social players and spectators.First place winners Stephen and Garry Kwong triumphed over Rodney Forrester and Mark Lancaster, rounding out the day with a fast-paced match that had the crowd cheering. The tournament was supported by volunteers from the Georges River Association and others from across the electorate of Banks, some with years of table tennis experience and others just learning about the sport.Quotes Attributable to Zhi Soon MP, Member for Banks“Australians of all stripes love their sport, and that is because it does such a good job of bringing people together. People of all abilities, ages and backgrounds came together over the long weekend to play table tennis with both friends and other members of the community.“Our region has a strong table tennis culture thanks to the efforts of clubs like the St George and Sutherland Shire Table Tennis Association.“I am grateful to everyone who made it out, whether it was to play a game, to keep the tournament running smoothly as an umpire or volunteer, or just to watch. The smiles on all your faces showed how much fun we all had.”“A big congratulations to our winners Stephen and Garry, and to every one of the competitors.” Media contact: Andre Charadia – 0426 242 216 – andre.charadia@aph.gov.au
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