On December 7th, the announcement ceremony for the host city of the 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup 2025 took place in Chengdu, China. During the ceremony, ATTU President Khalil Al-Mohannadi announced that, after thorough preliminary inspections, it was decided that the 34th Asian Cup would be held at the Shenzhen Universiade Center from February 19th to 23rd, 2025.
The announcement ceremony for the host city of the 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup 2025
The Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) was officially established in May 1972 in Beijing and is one of the continental members recognized by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), responsible for the management of table tennis in the Asian region. Today, the ATTU boasts 44 members and stands as one of the largest sports organizations in Asia. Among its events, the Table Tennis Asian Cup (hereinafter referred to as the Asian Cup) is one of the most important competitions organized by the ATTU and serves as a qualification event for the ITTF World Cup.
This year, Shenzhen won the right to host the 34th Asian Cup thanks to its excellent venue facilities and rich experience in hosting tournaments.
Shenzhen Universiade Center
Shenzhen Universiade Center, situated in the eastern central Longgang District of Shenzhen, comprises a stadium, a gymnasium, and a natatorium. The stadium, with a capacity of 60,000 spectators, stands as the largest venue for cultural and sports events in Shenzhen. It has hosted a wide range of significant sports competitions, including the NBA China Games, WTA and ATP Shenzhen Open, FAI World Drone Racing Championships, Volvo China Open, and the Chinese Super League.
The venue is fully equipped with comprehensive facilities and conditions. Renowned athletes such as Su Bingtian, Xie Zhenye, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong have conducted centralized training here prior to their major competitions.
The Shenzhen Universiade Center, as a multifunctional large-scale sports venue, has not only successfully hosted numerous international sports events but also staged concerts by A-list celebrities such as Jay Chou, Mayday, Andy Lau, and Jacky Cheung, providing citizens with a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options.
As an increasingly trendy venue for high-profile sports events and top-tier entertainment activities, Shenzhen Universiade Center has become a significant cultural and sports landmark not only in Shenzhen but also in the South China region.
Reporter| Zhang Siyu
Editor| Wei Shen, James, Shen He
Photo| Weibo account of WTT, Zhu Hongbo
