The tennis team of Taizhou University, led by team leader Lin Huijie and coach Guo Xuzhou, earned the “Sportsmanship Award,” along with a fifth-place finish in the women’s team event, fourth place in women’s doubles, seventh place in mixed doubles, and notably, the championship title in women’s singles in the tennis competition (Group A) of the 17th Zhejiang Provincial University Games kicked off at Zhejiang Normal University. This marks the best historical achievement for TU in the provincial university tennis tournament. Tennis athletes from 46 universities participated.

The tournament, hosted by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education and Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau, and organized by Zhejiang School Sports Association, is widely regarded as the highest-level and most influential tennis event among universities in the province. The Group A competition, in particular, featured top regular student players from undergraduate institutions across Zhejiang, making the matches exceptionally fierce and competitive.

Group photo of participating teachers and students

TU’s women’s team comprised Lü Xinyao from the School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering, Zhang Xinyi and Wu Jiajun from the School of Medicine, Li Yifan from the Business School, and Lin Yuerong from the School of Humanities. The men’s team consisted of Zhang Xinwei from the School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering, Xia Xinfeng from the School of Medicine, Wu Zhe and Zhao Jinghao from the School of Intelligent Manufacturing (Aeronautical Engineering), and Sun Yibin from the School of Artificial Intelligence. During the matches, they displayed seamless teamwork and remarkable composure, giving their all with every swing and fighting tirelessly until the final point of each match.

Competition Scene

The excellent results achieved in this tennis event stand as a significant testament to the university’s strong emphasis on physical education and its sustained investment in tennis program development. These accomplishments are attributable not only to the steadfast support of the university and the meticulous guidance of the coaches but also, and more importantly, to the players’ relentless daily training and their tenacious efforts on the court. Over the years, the university has consistently adhered to the educational philosophy of “Health First,” actively organizing a wide range of sports events and training activities. These efforts are aimed at enhancing students’ physical fitness and athletic skills while promoting their comprehensive development in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education.

This historic breakthrough is not only an honor but also a powerful source of motivation. Looking ahead, the university’s tennis team will seize this opportunity to intensify their training, strive for continuous improvement, and aim for even greater accomplishments.