Table Tennis Blogs: NASHSPINNER's China Getaway

NASHSPINNER at the historic Gu Lang Yu island.

Photos courtesy of SM City Xiamen

PHI — "Definitely a red carpet vacation!" was Nash's description of his Xiamen trip.

Nash travelled with the NU bulldogs to Xiamen, China last April 5-10, 2013 for a few days of tour, shopping, sightseeing .............. and of course Table Tennis.

All through the generosity of SM Supermalls and National University top honcho Mr. Hans Sy.

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The NU Bulldogs
The NU Bulldogs delegation was led by Table Tennis team managers Mr. Tomas Santos (gray shirt) and Mr. Jimmy So (black coat).

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Exciting Xiamen
NASH's first glimpse of this coastal city in China's Fujian province came from the business class section in the 11th floor of the Landscape Neegen Hotel.

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The SM Xiamen managers greeted the NU group with a welcome dinner...

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Then mall shopping...

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Table Tennis

The tournament dubbed "The Grand Finals" was held at the SM Xiamen. NASH was slated to play a goodwill match with one of the age group winners....

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At the awarding ceremonies NASH received a plaque of appreciation for his participation.

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Sightseeing At Gulangyu
After the tournament, it was bonding time for Nash and NU headcoach Judit Yulde. They were picked up at the hotel by their SM hosts and were escorted in the ferry to the nearby car-free Gu Lang Yu island with beautiful colonial buildings.

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Provided with a pair of interpreters and a camera crew courtesy of SM Xiamen, NASH and Coach Yulde had a wonderful time exploring the historic Gu Lang Yu.