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I just read this article on TableTennista.com:
A Chinese table tennis academy in Europe?
Romina Concha Nov. 8, 2011, 1:24 p.m.
Photo by: Donn OLSON, WSA, courtesy ITTF
During the World Team Cup in Magdeburg, a Chinese delegation led by Cai Zhenhua, Chinese Vice Minister of Sports, visited the German city and talked about their interests of building a table tennis academy in Europe. The reason of this surprising announcement is because they think they haven't shared their knowledge about the sport with the world.
During his stay in Germany, Vice Minister of Chinese Sport Department said that clearly, it isn't good that his country wins all the important international titles, so it's their responsability that the world knows about the secrets of their success.
Adham Sharara, ITTF president, seemed surprised by the announcement. He remarked that China Federation had talked to him about building an academy in China but not in Europe. He added that any initiative is welcome but he thinks that an European country can beat China or Asian teams again, only if the goal of that federation is to become the number one in the world.
Dirk Schimmelpfennig, Sport Director of German Federation, commented that they are very interested in having the academy in Germany but Austria is also an option.
The idea of China isn't only to have Chinese trainers in the academy but also top Chinese players. Chinese government will invest an important quantity of money if the project materializes.
So what do u guys think? Will this happen? I was very suprised when I read it.
A Chinese table tennis academy in Europe?
Romina Concha Nov. 8, 2011, 1:24 p.m.
Photo by: Donn OLSON, WSA, courtesy ITTF
During the World Team Cup in Magdeburg, a Chinese delegation led by Cai Zhenhua, Chinese Vice Minister of Sports, visited the German city and talked about their interests of building a table tennis academy in Europe. The reason of this surprising announcement is because they think they haven't shared their knowledge about the sport with the world.
During his stay in Germany, Vice Minister of Chinese Sport Department said that clearly, it isn't good that his country wins all the important international titles, so it's their responsability that the world knows about the secrets of their success.
Adham Sharara, ITTF president, seemed surprised by the announcement. He remarked that China Federation had talked to him about building an academy in China but not in Europe. He added that any initiative is welcome but he thinks that an European country can beat China or Asian teams again, only if the goal of that federation is to become the number one in the world.
Dirk Schimmelpfennig, Sport Director of German Federation, commented that they are very interested in having the academy in Germany but Austria is also an option.
The idea of China isn't only to have Chinese trainers in the academy but also top Chinese players. Chinese government will invest an important quantity of money if the project materializes.
So what do u guys think? Will this happen? I was very suprised when I read it.