Welcome Dinner for 2025 WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Ten...

On the evening of October 26, 2025, the welcome dinner for the 2025 WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Tennis Open was grandly held at the Narada Hotel Qinlu Jiujiang. Representatives from the tournament executive committee, participating players from around the world, sponsor representatives, and media guests gathered together, welcoming the opening of this international sports event with the bond of tennis friendship.
At the beginning of the event, guided by the etiquette staff, Chinese and foreign guests entered the light corridor created with Chinese aesthetics in turn, leaving their signatures and ink on the signature board, and taking photos for communication. The faces of East and West were reflected in the interplay of light and shadow, symbolizing the spirit of integration of tennis without borders.
In his welcome speech, Mr. Shen Hongbin, the Co-Tournament Director and Chairman of Jiangxi Sports Development Co., Ltd., extended a warm welcome to the international players who had traveled from afar. He emphasized that the Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Tennis Open was not only a competitive event, but also a platform for promoting cultural communication and fostering friendship. He particularly pointed out that the tournament incorporated rich elements of Chinese culture, and he looked forward to the global players deeply experiencing the charm of Chinese culture during their leisure time.
The 2024 champion, renowned international player Victoria Golubic, also made an appearance at the event. She emotionally recalled her wonderful experience of winning the championship in Jiujiang last year and expressed her sincere appreciation for the local natural scenery and warm hospitality. She said that every time she came to China to compete, it was not only a return to competition, but also a cultural reunion, and she was full of confidence and expectation for the 2025 event.
To further promote mutual appreciation of civilizations, the event specially included an experience session of Jiujiang's intangible cultural heritage - handmade sachet making. Traditional materials such as embroidered cloth, colored threads, and mugwort were laid out in a row, filling the venue with the fragrance of plants and herbs, attracting many international players to actively participate. They sewed sachets by hand, experiencing the craftsmanship spirit of Chinese handicrafts through every stitch, and also brought this oriental charm to the world.
The organizing committee of the tournament also specially set up a "Jiangxi Tennis Milestone Moment" tribute segment, where Rao Yingxiang, director of the Jiangxi Tennis Sports Management Center, expressed his gratitude to representatives from all parties who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the tournament over the years. Over the past ten years, Jiangxi Tennis has not only witnessed the improvement of competitive level, but also become a vivid epitome of China's sports culture connecting with the world.
The dinner session also showcased the meticulous design that blends Chinese and Western elements. A variety of Chinese and Western delicacies were presented alongside local specialties from Jiangxi and Poyang, catering to the diverse tastes of global guests while showcasing Jiujiang's rich food culture. The elegant instrumental music played throughout the event cleverly fused Chinese classical music with Western compositions, creating an atmosphere of exchange that combines Eastern charm with international style. It not only kicked off the 2025 Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Tennis Open, but also used tennis as a stage to complete a wonderful dialogue between Chinese and Western cultures, injecting profound humanistic connotations into the event.