Senior’s Series Table Tennis Tournament Award Ceremony

On July 20, 2022, the Canada “Sunny Cup” Seniors’ Series Table Tennis Friendship Tournament came to an end with an award ceremony. This federally funded event is part of the “New Horizons for Seniors” project, which aims to promote a healthy active lifestyle among senior citizens by providing platforms on which to enjoy such activities. This tournament involving over 100 participating seniors gave rise to over 30 award winners.

MPP Raymond Cho and Minister of Seniors and Accessibility presents awards to Aaron Yu, champion of the 55-64 age group singles and the champion duo of the 65-79 age group, Huanlun Yu and Daguo Chen.

Raymond Cho, MPP of Scarborough North and Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, arrived in-person to give a congratulatory speech and certificate to the Canada Sunny International Table Tennis Association for hosting this event. Shaun Chen, MP of Scarborough North, sent his secretary Judy Yeung in his place to give congratulations and present awards.

“Today’s event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our seniors in friendly sport while promoting an active and healthy lifestyle”, says MP Shaun Chen. “Gatherings such as this one highlight the importance of creating spaces and platforms for seniors to enjoy themselves while promoting their wellbeing.”

Judy Yeung presents MP Shaun Chen’s greetings to CSITTA Chairman Weiqi Zhou.

“Congratulations to those who have won a title in this tournament. You have shown remarkable skills and incredible energy during the games. Please keep it up! […] You truly are an inspiration to the seniors in our community. ” encouraged MPP Raymond Cho. “I really look forward to your next tournament – and perhaps I will join as a contestant!”

Raymond Cho engages in a match of table tennis with a competition participant.

Judy Yeung presents awards to the champions of 55-64 Doubles, Jerry Luan and Wenxiang Qin.

Experienced table tennis coach Baofeng Han, Canada Sunny International Table Tennis Association Chairman Weiqi Zhou, and Toronto Seniors Association Yiliang Shi also served as award presenters at this event.

Coach Baofeng Han presents silver medals to Sam Huang and Xiaotu Sun of the 55-64 doubles category.

CSITTA Chairman Weiqi Zhou presents the bronze medal to Yiliang Shi of the 80+ singles category.

Toronto Seniors’ Association representative Yiliang Shi presents the bronze medal to Krishnan of the 55-64 singles category.

CSITTA Chairman Weiqi Zhou presents Honourable Mention awards.

The Sunny Cup series will also host seniors’ table tennis training sessions, online table tennis workshops, and one-on-one coaching sessions.

Tournament in progress.

Judy Yeung (secretary of MP Shaun Chen) poses with CSITTA Chairman Weiqi Zhou and a portion of the award-winning contestants.

This event would not be possible without our sponsor, Canada Pasta.

Free sampling event held by Canada Pasta, our sponsors.

Volunteers full of anticipation for the smooth running of the event.

The second season of the Canada “Sunny Cup” Seniors’ Series Table Tennis Friendship Tournament is accepting applications. Interested parties can visit the Canada Sunny International Table Tennis Club (4500 Sheppard Ave E, Unit #3, Scarborough ON) or call us at (647)996-2877 or (416)900-0695.