Welcome banquet for the 2026WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang)...

On the evening of May 3, 2026, the welcome banquet for the 2026 WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Open Tennis Tournament was held at the Yiting Hotel in Yuanzhou, Jiujiang. Representatives from the organizing committee, domestic and foreign participating players, sponsors, and media guests gathered together in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere to interact, communicate, and enhance friendship. This banquet not only built a platform for friendly communication, but also demonstrated the international atmosphere of the event and the open and inclusive city image of Jiujiang.  
 
Signature interaction
  
      
  
In the signing stage, the participating players walked into the venue one by one, signed their names on the theme background board as a souvenir, and interacted with the on-site guests by taking photos. There is frequent communication in front of the signature board, and a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere runs through it.  
  
Speech Outlook
  
    
  
Mr. Shen Hongbin, the Director of Joint Events and Chairman of Jiangxi Sports Development Co., Ltd., extended sincere greetings to the international players who came from afar in his welcome speech, and introduced the preparations and development vision of the event. He stated that the Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Tennis Open is not only a high-level international sports event, but also an important platform for promoting exchanges between China and foreign countries and showcasing the city's image. He looks forward to all players showcasing their talents and achieving excellent results on the court.   
  
Player's Voice
  
      
  
Several participating players expressed their positive impressions of this event during the exchange. They expressed that the atmosphere on site was friendly and warm, which not only deepened their understanding of the event, but also gave them confidence in the ongoing competition, hoping to have outstanding performances in the upcoming schedule.  
  
      
String performance
  
    
  
The artistic performance added a strong artistic atmosphere to the scene. The violin solo 'Ode to Joy' plays leisurely, with an elegant and infectious melody flowing slowly in the space. Classic movements cross cultural and linguistic boundaries, building a bridge of emotional resonance for guests from different countries and regions, and creating a good atmosphere for subsequent activities.  
  
Calligraphy experience
  
    
  
In the subsequent cultural interaction segment, the experience of Chinese calligraphy attracted numerous players to participate. Under the guidance of the calligraphy teacher, everyone held their pens dipped in ink and wrote carefully on rice paper, feeling the beauty of the structure of Chinese characters horizontally and vertically. Chinese and foreign players jointly wrote the phrase 'Gathering in Jiujiang with a net, connecting the four seas with a ball' on site, symbolizing the gathering of friends from all over the world and the connection of friendship through tennis as a link.  
  
Handmade interaction
  
          
  
At the same time, the interactive experience area for intangible cultural heritage handicrafts at the event site is very popular. Under the guidance of Chinese and foreign guests, they personally made mugwort neck pillows, paired with traditional patterned fabrics and filled with mugwort, immersing themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese health culture; In the bead experience area, everyone is free to participate in material selection, matching, and connection, exchanging and interacting in a relaxed hands-on atmosphere, allowing cross-cultural communication to move from "watching" to "participating", and also allowing players from all over the world to experience the cultural warmth of Jiujiang up close.   
  
  
Meal communication
        
  
During the meal gathering, guests sit around the table and further deepen their communication. In a relaxed and natural atmosphere, everyone talked about the competition, shared experiences, and enhanced understanding and friendship through communication and interaction, which also gathered more expectations for the upcoming competition. This welcome banquet not only created a good communication atmosphere for the 2026WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Tennis Open, but also further promoted exchanges and mutual learning between China and foreign countries through multicultural interaction, injecting richer cultural connotations into the event. With the full development of the tournament, various matches are being held with excitement, and this high-level tennis event is continuing to be presented in Jiujiang.