Hey there, table tennis fans! Have you heard about Hugo Calderano from Brazil? He just did something amazing! 🎉
On April 23rd, Hugo won the men’s singles title at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup in China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). That’s a big deal! 🏓
He beat not one, but two of the world’s top players from China—Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong. They’re number one and two in the world rankings! 😮
How did he do it? Hugo says it’s all about hard work, staying strong in your mind, and taking your chances when they come. 💪🧠
Even the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, cheered for him! He said, “Fantastic work by a top-five-in-the-world athlete… Congratulations, Hugo Calderano. Immensely proud.” 🇧🇷
Hugo’s win made fans in China really happy, too. He thinks that players from around the world are getting closer to China’s level in table tennis. 🌏
Guess what else? Hugo is learning Chinese! He believes that understanding each other’s cultures brings people closer together. 👫
He also thinks sports, like table tennis, help make countries like China and Brazil better friends. 🤝
Now, Hugo is getting ready for the World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Doha and the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. He says his big win gives him more confidence to try for more titles! 🥇
Way to go, Hugo! We’re all cheering for you! 🙌
Reference(s):
Hard work and mental resilience make Calderano a World Cup champion
cgtn.com
