CGCC Co-hosts "4th China Construction Cup Table Tennis Invitational"

June 1, 2013 — China General Chamber of Commerce - U.S.A. successfully co-hosted the “2013 4th China Construction Cup Table Tennis Invitational” with its president company — China Construction America on Saturday, June 1, 2013.

As a traditional tournament among the Chinese companies in Great New York Area, the 4th year’s game attracted near 40 players from 8 teams to participate, including Consulate General of China in New York, Permanent Mission of China to the U.N., China Construction America, COSCO Americas, Bank of China New York Branch, Sinopec USA, Agricultural Bank of China New York Branch and CICC US Securities.

Mr. Yuan Ning, the President of CGCC and China Construction America announced the kickoff for the game. Ambassador Sun Guoxiang, the General Consul of China in New York and Mr. Xie Xiaowu, Minister Counselor of the Permanent Mission of China to the U.N. played in the team tournament.

After 5 hour intensive competition, COSCO Americas won the Team Champion, Permanent Mission won the Team Runner-up, and Consulate General and China Construction America shared the third place. In the individual game, Mr. Richard Ma from COSCO, a new face in this event, beat all other opponents to the Individual Champion. The long-time veteran Mr. Ren Wenjun from Bank of China came back with his another Individual Runner-up. COSCO’s Mr. XU Yinsheng and China Construction’s Huang Deming won the third. President Yuan, Ambassador Sun and Minister Counselor Xie awarded the winners with trophies.

President Yuan delivered the closing remarks expressing his appreciation for the participation of all the players from CCC member companies. He confirmed that the China Construction Cup Table Tennis Invitation will continue next year as the tradition and welcome more to join.

The tournament was held at Lily Yip Table Tennis Club in Dunellen, New Jersey.

Amb. Sun presenting the first place award in team competition to the team of COSCO Americas

Minister Xie presenting the first place award for individual match champion Mr. Ma from COSCO  Americas

Amb. Sun and Mr. Yuan resenting the second place trophy of team competition to the team from the Chinese Mission to U.N.

China Construction America receiving its awards in the tournament


Players in games