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English Open
13 October 2010
TICKETS for one of the greatest sporting events in the world of table tennis have gone on sale - four months ahead of the English Open Championships at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.
The world's most exciting players will soon be stepping out in Sheffield and fans will be in for a pleasant surprise. In a bid to catch the next generation of table tennis champions, the English Table Tennis Association have pegged ticket prices at an attractively low level for the event on Wednesday 26th until Sunday 30th January 2011.
"We gave a great deal of thought to the pricing and felt that it would be a great opportunity for many youngsters and their families to see the very best players in action. One of the best ways to attract youngsters into the game is to show them how exciting it can be at the very top," said Event Director Mike Holt.
He added: "There's no better opportunity to see the best players than at the English Open which last year was voted the best Pro Tour event in the world." said Holt who received the award from the International Table Tennis Federation in Moscow.
"We are committed to providing the best possible action at a competitive price and in this acute economic climate that's what we are setting out to do," he added.
If you would like to attend and to witness some spectacular table tennis then go to the ETTA website (www.etta.co.uk/englishopen) where there are full details and you can order your tickets. Remember, depending on which of the four days you choose, the organisers have provided some massive discounts.
Esther Nicholls, Events Consultant for UK Sport, said: “UK Sport is committed to bringing world class sporting events to the UK ahead of 2012, in what we believe is the most comprehensive pre-Games events programme ever staged by an Olympic and Paralympic host nation.
"The English Open Championships at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield will provide an invaluable opportunity for British athletes to experience international competition on home soil in preparation for their home Olympics, as well as a chance to hone the skills of volunteers and officials.”
Cllr Roger Davison, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Tourism from Sheffield City Council, said: “I would really encourage people in Sheffield to take up this superb opportunity. The top table tennis players of the world will be here in our city, and we’ll be able to see them play for a discounted price. It’s a really good way to get to know this sport better and support its players.
“This Championship is another example of Sheffield’s excellent record for attracting major sporting events, for which we’re very proud. It’s also very much part of the city’s efforts to harness the opportunities that the London 2012 Games for the benefit of the people of Sheffield.”
Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and chair of Yorkshire Gold, said: “The English Open is an award winning event in the UK’s award winning county. Yorkshire has played host to many major sporting events which add value to its profile and economy. Leading up to 2012 we aim to give British athletes the training opportunities they richly deserve and international athletes a welcome they’ll never forget.”
Tickets Available:
Online: www.etta.co.uk/englishopen
Box office 01142 565567
