By Rismadarvoice, 16 November 2025
The 7th edition of the China-NUJ FCT Council annual table tennis tournament has with Chioma Amajor of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abuja Correspondents Chapel emerging as female singles champion, while Chinese, He Ling emerged champion of male singles category.
Chioma defeated Nie Xiaohua of the Chinese Cultural Center 11-2, 8-11, 11-9 in the final to emerge champion of the 2025 edition in Abuja on Saturday while Chen Huiling came third.
Similarly, in the male category, Ling finished ahead of Ignatius Nkoh of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) came third, and Wang Yongtao who was the first runner up.
Also, in the men’s double category, Wang Yangtao and He Ling emerged champions while Shi Changqiang and Xui Haita were first runner up and Ignatius Okoh and Nwokocha came third.
In the mixed double category, Shi Changqiang and Che Huiling emerged champions while He Ling and Nie Xoahua were first runner up while Tan Jian and Wan Lu came third.
Interestingly, winners of each category received a cash reward of N250,000, second place winners received a cash reward of N200,000 while third place winners took home cash reward of N150,000.
Earlier, while declaring the event open, the Chairman, NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike lauded the friendship, collaboration and healthy competition between the NUJ and the Chinese Cultural Centre in Nigeria.
Comrade Ike noted that Table Tennis is more than just a sport saying that it is a celebration of skill, agility and perseverance which are values that resonate deeply with the spirit of journalism and the unity it upholds.
She said: “I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the China Cultural Center for their invaluable support in making this tournament possible.
“Their commitment to fostering cultural exchange and friendship through sport truly enriches this event.
“We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to strengthening ties between our communities”.
Also seaking, the Director of Chinese Cultural Center in Nigeria, Mr Tang Jianxing explained that the competition is a part of table tennis diplomacy.
He reiterated that Nigeria and China are very close friends, as Nigeria ranks among the first five friendly nations to China.
Jianxing, who is also the Cultural Councilor of Chinese Embassy, said that there a mutual respect between both countries and that the competition was also an opportunity to get close at heart and know each other more though sports.
“I have to thank the NUJ and all the journalists in your country, without your understanding and your focus on China, your appreciation of Chinese culture, the mutual beneficial cooperation, the comprehensive strategic partnership between both cannot be very safe to stand the test of time”, he stated.
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