Core Insights - The "2025 Li Ning Cup" China Pickleball Tour (CPC-1000) and the China Pickleball City Challenge - Wuhan Station (CPC-T1000) concluded with the determination of champions in 8 events [1] - The event attracted 22 teams and 338 participants, with ages ranging from 18 to 65 years [2] - The popularity of pickleball in China has surged, with nearly 900 events held and around 100,000 participants since the China Tennis Association began promoting the sport in 2023 [2] Industry Development - The CPC grading tour system was launched in 2024, leading to 80 events held nationwide [2] - Pickleball is gaining traction due to its accessibility, low cost, and engaging nature, contributing to the promotion of national fitness initiatives [2] - The sport is also positively impacting the "sports + tourism" consumption model and surrounding industry development [2]

透过举办全运会，香港不仅展示出承办大型赛事的能力，更进一步巩固香港作为国际盛事之都的地位， 为未来吸引更多顶级体育盛事落户香港奠定坚实基础。 同时，举办大型体育盛事将发挥"体育＋旅游"的联动效应，带动旅游、酒店、零售及餐饮等多个行业发 展，吸引更多海内外游客来港观赏赛事，并同时游览大湾区其他城市，为旅游业带来长远效益，亦为大 湾区创造更多合作机会。 （总台央视记者 杜思源） 十五运会组委会11月8日下午在广州举行新闻发布会。发布会介绍，今年的十五运会是历届规模最大、 承办城市最多的一届。香港特区也派出历来规模最大的代表团参加，包括超过600名运动员及约270名随 队工作人员和医护人员，出战28个竞赛项目，连同23个群众项目的参赛及工作人员，总人数超过1800 人，创下香港自1997年参与全运会以来的新高，较上届增加近四倍。 在整个比赛期间，预计将有2100多名运动员、1000名代表团官员和800多名技术官员，合共近4000人参 与香港赛区赛事；另有数百名传媒来港采访。 ...

Core Insights - The 2025 "Li Ning Cup" China Pickleball Tour and City Challenge is taking place in Wuhan, featuring participants from across the country [1] - The event includes a mixed team competition with five categories: men's singles, men's doubles, women's singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, attracting 22 teams and 212 players aged 18 to 65 [3] - The tournament will officially start on November 8, with a total of 222 participants divided into two groups: Open and Evergreen [3] Industry Development - The event showcases a mix of emerging talents and experienced champions, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport [5] - Pickleball is gaining popularity in China, with the China Tennis Association reporting nearly 900 events held since 2023, engaging around 100,000 participants [7] - The sport's appeal lies in its accessibility, low cost, and fun nature, contributing to the promotion of national fitness and boosting the "sports + tourism" economy [7] Venue and Local Impact - Wuhan is praised for its standard pickleball facilities and convenient amenities, which are relatively rare in the country [9] - The city's unique characteristics and hospitable residents are expected to attract more athletes and promote the local development of pickleball [9]