{"id":30740,"date":"2024-10-21T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4535769_CN35769_0"},"modified":"2024-10-21T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:30:00","slug":"world-table-tennis-set-to-electrify-america-with-inaugural-united-states-smash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=30740","title":{"rendered":"WORLD TABLE TENNIS SET TO ELECTRIFY AMERICA WITH INAUGURAL UNITED STATES SMASH"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAS VEGAS<\/span> TO HOST WTT GRAND SMASH, LEADING THE SPORT’S EXPANDING FOOTPRINT ACROSS THE UNITED STATES<\/span>.<\/b><\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 21, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — World Table Tennis (WTT)<\/b><\/a> is raising the stakes in 2025 with the introduction of the United States Smash <\/b>(US Smash) set to electrify Las Vegas<\/span><\/b> from 3 to 13 July 2025<\/span><\/b> at the Orleans Arena<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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WTT Grand Smashes represent the pinnacle of professional table tennis, featuring an exhilarating 11-day event that combines the highest-level competition with fan experiences and thrilling entertainment.<\/p>\n

Hot on the heels of the resounding success of China Smash 2024<\/a>, the addition of the US Smash, the first WTT Series event to be held in the United States<\/span>, represents a bold step forward in WTT’s mission to elevate table tennis on a global scale.<\/p>\n

“Bringing the United States Smash to Las Vegas<\/span> is a game-changer for our sport, now ensuring a top tier table tennis event enters the most professional sports market in the world” said Steve Dainton<\/span>, WTT Chief Executive Officer. “The US Smash will bring table tennis into the spotlight as one of the most electrifying, fast-paced sports, guaranteed to captivate and energize American audiences. We’re excited to bring our most prestigious event to Las Vegas<\/span> and continue our journey to elevate the sports global growth.”<\/p>\n

Virginia Sung<\/span>, CEO of USA<\/span> Table Tennis<\/a>, echoed this enthusiasm: “We’re excited to bring a WTT Grand Smash to the US, the world’s most influential sports market, and showcase our sport on a stage as dynamic as Las Vegas<\/span>. This premier event will attract new fans, energise our community, and inspire future generations of athletes and enthusiasts.”<\/p>\n

This landmark event, kicking off over the Independence Day weekend, will showcase the extraordinary talent of local stars like Lily Zhang<\/span><\/a> and Kanak Jha<\/span><\/a>, the best of the Americas including Brazil’s<\/span> Hugo Calderano<\/a> and Puerto Rico’s<\/span> Adriana Diaz<\/span><\/a>, and the world’s biggest international stars led by Chinese World Number 1’s Wang Chuqin<\/a> and Sun Yingsha<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For American Lily Zhang<\/span><\/a>, current World No 29, the opportunity to play a WTT Grand Smash event in the United States<\/span> is a dream come true: “I’m beyond excited to play the United States Smash in Las Vegas<\/span>. The energy there is unmatched and it’s amazing to have such a prestigious event in the United States<\/span>. It’s a great opportunity to showcase our sport in a city known for big moments and world class events.”<\/p>\n

US Smash will honour Nevada<\/span>, the Silver State, with its signature metal dazzling throughout the event. Players from around the globe will compete for the first-ever silver US Smash trophies in WTT’s iconic Infinity\u221eArena, the main draw competition includes:<\/p>\n