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2015 ITTF Hopes North America Challenge

2015 ITTF Hopes North America Challenge

Rachel Sung (USA) & Nikhil Kumar (USA) qualify for ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge!

Winners

Boy’s Singles
1. Nikhil KUMAR (USA)
2. Edward LY (Canada)
3. Sahil PURI (USA)

Girl’s Singles
1. Rachel SUNG (USA)
2. Joy XU (Canada)
3. Angie TAN (USA)

Edward Ly, Nikhil Kumar, Sahil Puri
(left to right) Edward Ly, Nikhil Kumar and Sahil Puri
Photo courtesy of ITTF-North America

The Hopes Program is one of many ITTF development initiatives targeting Global Reach and Overall Growth of Table Tennis. The number one goal is to encourage National Associations not only to start with professionally managed Talent Identification Programs, but also to promote and work with young talented players for future success and growth.

Visit ITTF-North America website for more on the ITTF North America events.

 

Bruce Liu of Zhou Xin Table Tennis Academy shared more info on the ITTF-North America Cup

Edward Ly, Nikhil Kumar, Sahil Puri
(left to right) Coach Zhou Xin, 3rd finisher Sahil Puri, Nikil Kumar, Rachel Sung, 3rd finisher Angie Tan, Coach Maggie Tian, and Coach Anol Kashyap
Photo courtesy of Bruce Liu

U.S. won the 1st place in both Boys and Girls events at the 2015 ITTF NA Hopes Challenge. Nikhil Kumar and Rachel Sung got the only boys and girls’ spot for North America to compete in the 2015 ITTF World Hopes Weeks and Challenge in Shanghai next month. Only 16 boys and 16 girls in six continents through the qualification processes will be eligible for the event.

Coach Zhou Xin with Rachel Sung
(left to right) Coach Zhou Xin with Rachel Sung
Photo courtesy of Bruce Liu
Nikil Kumar
Boys Singles: Nikil Kumar
Photo courtesy of Bruce Liu

Rachel Sung with Coach Zhou Xin in October 20, 2012
Rachel Sung with Coach Zhou Xin in October 20, 2012
Photo courtesy of Bruce Liu

Nikhil Kumar in June 24, 2011
Nikhil Kumar in June 24, 2011
Photo courtesy of Bruce Liu

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