Tiger Park Open: Josefstadt makes a table tennis festival to shake!

Tiger Park Open: Josefstadt makes a table tennis festival to shake!

In the Tiger Park in the 8th district of Vienna, the highly expected table tennis "Tigerpark Open" took place today. Organized by the association Umdi table tennis culture gathered for a varied competition, which, however Ambition.

Almost a hundred spectators of all ages did not miss the spectacle. Equipped with camping chains, they fired the players wildly, clapped and called interjections, while the smell of heated asphalt and sweat was in the air. There was something for everyone from sporty dresses to vintage fashion to everyday clothing. The warm fan banners with names of the players and loving hearts created a unique atmosphere that loosened up the seriousness of the competition and put the joy of the game into the center.

table tennis as a bridge between the cultures

The association "Umdi table tennis culture" has set itself the task of promoting table tennis as an encounter zone. "The idea arose in 2021, and the foundation was founded in 2023 by Sophia Widman and Paul Spindler," says a member of the association. Your goal? Bring people together for different backgrounds. With over 30 active members and more than 100 regular participants, the concept has already proven itself. In addition to the "Tiger Park Open", the club is also known through regular game days in parks such as the Yppenplatz and the "Garage Grande".

"We call the open game days that we offer every Wednesday. For Flinta people, we also launched special game days on Monday," explains a club representative. This low -threshold offer warmly welcomes all participants regardless of ability, origin or gender. The inclusive approach is also obvious as part of the Vienna Championships in which the association will take part in autumn 2023

a competition with heart

The "Tiger Park Open" has now established itself as a fixed point in the seasonal calendar and the coveted "hiking tiger Cup" is awarded as part of this event. The event perfectly reflects the cooperation and the participatory association structure in which the members actively contribute. It is events that not only promote sporting competition, but also the community and show that table tennis is more than just a game. It's a attitude to life.

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