Table Tennis Takes Center Stage: Ping Pong Tournament on Campus a Hit 

By Karisma Polly

pollk11@mail.broward.edu

Students gathered on Broward College’s Central Campus for a high-stakes ping pong tournament, perched at the edge of their seats as the fast-paced matches spotlighted the school’s robust intramural and recreational sports program. 

The Grand Slam Ping Pong Tournament engaged with students and offered them the opportunity to showcase their skills with one of the many recreational sports available at Broward College. Sabrina Bell, Student Life Coordinator, said, “The goal was to create an interactive experience that promotes recreation, student engagement, and wellness. We host the Ping Pong Tournament every semester because it’s one of the most popular and anticipated events on Central Campus! Students always look forward to participating in the energy and friendly competition.” This event drew a crowd of 213 students, comprising both players and spectators who stopped by to cheer and watch the action unfold. 

The sense of inclusion, community, and spirit drew students to the tournament. “It brings a lot of people together, you can meet new people, it is also a fun time to hang around with friends, and there are so many fun events that you can do.” said Victoria Catucuamba, an accounting major. Others were drawn into the event just for a bit of a break. “Honestly, the food brought me to this event today, and I like that we can relax a little bit despite all the work that we have”, said Max Fajardo Martinez, a Broward College student. 

Competitors in the tournaments thrived in the hype environment, eager to play and witness the impressive play of others. “I expect to see pretty good players. Also, I expect to search for more people who play ping pong. I see a lot of excitement here, and I see a lot of positivity, so I like that”, said Sony Collado, President of the Ping Pong club. The tournament’s energy reflected a growing passion for intramural sports on campus, putting the Ping Pong Club on the map. 

The players appreciated the atmosphere the event brought, and students expressed glee in seeing others who enjoyed the game just as much as them. “What I like is the energy because a lot of people are here and everyone is full of enthusiasm for the event, and it’s a really beautiful thing seeing all of the ping pong players united”, said Jeremy Perez. Another student was thrilled to have an event that reflects the students’ hobbies. “My favorite thing is that there is ping pong, I love ping pong, that’s what I love about the event, that’s why I’m here,” said Lisseth Mendoza, who is majoring in business administration and management. 

This event was more than just a ping pong tournament; it was a celebration of shared joy, energy, and Broward College spirit. More recreational events are on the horizon, including flag football, FIFA tournaments, esports competitions, and intramural challenges. For updates and future announcements, follow BCCENTRALSL on Instagram. 

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