HUTB Tennis Team Ranks First in Overall Team Standings for Five Consecutive Years at Hunan Province University Students Tennis Competition

2024-11-13

The 2024 Hunan Province University Students Tennis Competition, organized by the Department of Education of Hunan Province, came to a close on November 7. Under the guidance of Li Dongqi, Wang Yin, Zeng Tongyi and Liu Meng, teachers from the School of Sports and Health, HUTB's tennis team won 5 gold medals, 4 silver medals, 5 bronze medals, and 5 fifth places in 5 events. They ranked first in overall team standings for five consecutive years. The competition brought together tennis elites from universities such as the National University of Defense Technology, Central South University, Hunan University, and Hunan Normal University, making the competition on the court exceptionally intense.

In the A-level women's team competition, our female players demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience. Facing the intense attacks from their opponents, they remained calm and composed, constantly adjusting their strategies. With unyielding determination and excellent teamwork, they overcame all obstacles and secured valuable honor for the team. In the A-level men's team competition, our players experienced a thrilling battle. In the crucial showdown against Hunan University men's team, our players, despite being behind, ignited their fighting spirit. Through precise control and decisive attacks, they ultimately turned the game around and secured victory. In the men's doubles final, our team faced a strong opponent from Hunan Agricultural University. In the decisive tiebreaker, our players Wang Jiaxi and Wang Haocheng maintained high focus and excellent teamwork. Through delicate net play and powerful baseline shots, they narrowly won 7-4, ultimately claiming the championship.

The remarkable achievements of our university's tennis team are a vivid interpretation of the "Sports HUTB" spirit, bringing prestigious honor to the university. Behind this honor is the players' day-in, day-out hard training and relentless effort, as well as the professional guidance and careful planning of the coaching team. Every drop of sweat they shed on the court is a testament to their desire for victory, injecting new momentum into the advancement of the "Sports HUTB" initiative.

(Reported by School of Sports and Health)