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NINGBO, China, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 14, the main event of the 2024 Ningbo Open officially commenced! After partnering with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the first time last year, the Ningbo Open has been upgraded to a WTA 500 event this year, reflecting Ningbo's increasingly open attitude toward the world.
According to statistics from the International Tennis Federation (ITF), there were 87.18 million people participating in tennis globally in 2021, with China ranking second only to the United States, accounting for 22.9 percent of the world's total tennis population. Furthermore, China boasts the second-largest number of tennis courts in the world, totaling 49,767.
Since the first tennis court was built in Ningbo in 1987, the sport has flourished in the city. Today, Ningbo hosts tennis events of three major international associations: WTA, ATP, and ITF.
As the most professionalized sport, the three major international tennis associations have strict requirements for competition venues. In 2023, the inaugural Ningbo Open filled the gap of WTA tour events in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region, showcasing Ningbo's capacity to host world-class tournaments. One year later, the event was upgraded, placing Ningbo alongside cities such as Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi, and Berlin as a host of WTA 500 events.
Statistics indicate that the 2023 Ningbo Open attracted a remarkable total of 5.192 million viewers both online and offline, demonstrating its immense appeal. Throughout the event, players became a hot topic of conversation among locals. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova's heartfelt remarks after the match further highlighted her fondness for the city. On X (formerly Twitter), Kvitova enthusiastically shared photos from her time competing in Ningbo with the caption "Ni Hao from Ningbo," effectively conveying the warmth of the city to a broader audience.
Players also had the opportunity to experience the cultural charm of Ningbo during the event. Intangible cultural heritage items such as gold and silver embroidery, paper cutting, bamboo weaving, and Meiyuan stone carving captivated competitors like Romanian player Jaqueline Cristian.
Ningbo's long history and diverse culture will surely shine on this international stage. As Zheng Jie, vice president of the Chinese Tennis Association, noted, Ningbo's ability to host such a high-profile international event with top-ranked participants further affirms its potential to develop into a prominent sports city. Among the four gentlemen's sports, tennis ranks the highest in popularity, with ATP and WTA events gaining widespread recognition.
By focusing on high-quality sports events, Ningbo aims to promote the harmonious coexistence and mutual empowerment of its cultural, tourism, and sports industries. As the popularity of tennis continues to rise, Ningbo is creating diverse consumption scenarios, allowing visitors to transition from simply "watching a match" to actively "exploring the city."
Research indicates that once a country's per capita GDP surpasses $8,000, the sports industry will experience rapid growth. This year, Ningbo has hosted prestigious international events such as the Badminton Asia Championships 2024, the Ing Cup World Go Championship, and the AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup. Looking ahead, the city is also set to host the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2025 and the IWF World Championships in 2026.
Contact: Zou Xin
Tel.: 0086-18658268882
E-mail: 410285758@qq.com
Photo: https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2532199/Ningbo_International.jpg?p=medium600
Logo: https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2030421/Ningbo_Logo.jpg?p=medium600
NINGBO, China, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 14, the main event of the 2024 Ningbo Open officially commenced! After partnering with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the first time last year, the Ningbo Open has been upgraded to a WTA 500 event this year, reflecting Ningbo's increasingly open attitude toward the world.
According to statistics from the International Tennis Federation (ITF), there were 87.18 million people participating in tennis globally in 2021, with China ranking second only to the United States, accounting for 22.9 percent of the world's total tennis population. Furthermore, China boasts the second-largest number of tennis courts in the world, totaling 49,767.
Since the first tennis court was built in Ningbo in 1987, the sport has flourished in the city. Today, Ningbo hosts tennis events of three major international associations: WTA, ATP, and ITF.
As the most professionalized sport, the three major international tennis associations have strict requirements for competition venues. In 2023, the inaugural Ningbo Open filled the gap of WTA tour events in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region, showcasing Ningbo's capacity to host world-class tournaments. One year later, the event was upgraded, placing Ningbo alongside cities such as Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi, and Berlin as a host of WTA 500 events.
Statistics indicate that the 2023 Ningbo Open attracted a remarkable total of 5.192 million viewers both online and offline, demonstrating its immense appeal. Throughout the event, players became a hot topic of conversation among locals. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova's heartfelt remarks after the match further highlighted her fondness for the city. On X (formerly Twitter), Kvitova enthusiastically shared photos from her time competing in Ningbo with the caption "Ni Hao from Ningbo," effectively conveying the warmth of the city to a broader audience.
Players also had the opportunity to experience the cultural charm of Ningbo during the event. Intangible cultural heritage items such as gold and silver embroidery, paper cutting, bamboo weaving, and Meiyuan stone carving captivated competitors like Romanian player Jaqueline Cristian.
Ningbo's long history and diverse culture will surely shine on this international stage. As Zheng Jie, vice president of the Chinese Tennis Association, noted, Ningbo's ability to host such a high-profile international event with top-ranked participants further affirms its potential to develop into a prominent sports city. Among the four gentlemen's sports, tennis ranks the highest in popularity, with ATP and WTA events gaining widespread recognition.
By focusing on high-quality sports events, Ningbo aims to promote the harmonious coexistence and mutual empowerment of its cultural, tourism, and sports industries. As the popularity of tennis continues to rise, Ningbo is creating diverse consumption scenarios, allowing visitors to transition from simply "watching a match" to actively "exploring the city."
Research indicates that once a country's per capita GDP surpasses $8,000, the sports industry will experience rapid growth. This year, Ningbo has hosted prestigious international events such as the Badminton Asia Championships 2024, the Ing Cup World Go Championship, and the AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup. Looking ahead, the city is also set to host the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2025 and the IWF World Championships in 2026.
Contact: Zou Xin
Tel.: 0086-18658268882
E-mail: 410285758@qq.com
Photo: https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2532199/Ningbo_International.jpg?p=medium600
Logo: https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2030421/Ningbo_Logo.jpg?p=medium600
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
The 2024 Ningbo Open Kicks Off
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DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce its New Year Edition Daily Treasure Hunt, an exclusive six-week rewards program powering traders to build early momentum heading into 2026.
The New Year special edition Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt comes with early registration and an extended timeline tiding users over from December 30, 2025 all the way to February 9, 2026. A series of highlights spans daily trading tasks to earn points, unlimited daily draws, and grand prizes including BTC, and Bybit VIP Trial Passes.
All Paths Lead to Rewards
To start earning points, eligible Bybit users may register for the event and pick a rewards path based on their trading styles and preferences:
- Building Daily Trading Momentum: Traders can earn points through completing daily tasks, starting with trades as small as 10 USDT, with extra rewards for consistency by achieving consecutive trading days.
- Exploring Bybit for More Points: Engaging with Bybit's product ecosystem and platform features for extra points.
- Alpha Quests: Embarking on limited-time alpha missions and complete special missions featuring new Bybit products for accelerated point accumulation.
Throughout a treasure-hunting season full of surprises for Bybit's versatile traders, the points earned will convert to tangible value through various reward mechanisms:
- Unlimited Scratch Cards: 50 points per draw with no daily limits from a pool of 1,000,000 cards
- Hot Token Rewards: Access to a curated New Year prize pool featuring trending tokens
- Elite Rewards: High-value rewards including BTC, VIP Trial Passes, and Hot Token airdrops
Getting a headstart in 2026 stands to be both rewarding and fun for traders at Bybit. The special-edition Daily Treasure Hunt aspires to ring in a winning year for Bybit users as they explore the digital asset class and level up their trading skills.
Terms and conditions apply. For details on eligibility and potential restrictions, users may visit: [New Year Edition] Daily Treasure Hunt: Find your alpha
#Bybit / #CryptoArk / #IMakeIt
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce its New Year Edition Daily Treasure Hunt, an exclusive six-week rewards program powering traders to build early momentum heading into 2026.
The New Year special edition Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt comes with early registration and an extended timeline tiding users over from December 30, 2025 all the way to February 9, 2026. A series of highlights spans daily trading tasks to earn points, unlimited daily draws, and grand prizes including BTC, and Bybit VIP Trial Passes.
All Paths Lead to Rewards
To start earning points, eligible Bybit users may register for the event and pick a rewards path based on their trading styles and preferences:
- Building Daily Trading Momentum: Traders can earn points through completing daily tasks, starting with trades as small as 10 USDT, with extra rewards for consistency by achieving consecutive trading days.
- Exploring Bybit for More Points: Engaging with Bybit's product ecosystem and platform features for extra points.
- Alpha Quests: Embarking on limited-time alpha missions and complete special missions featuring new Bybit products for accelerated point accumulation.
Throughout a treasure-hunting season full of surprises for Bybit's versatile traders, the points earned will convert to tangible value through various reward mechanisms:
- Unlimited Scratch Cards: 50 points per draw with no daily limits from a pool of 1,000,000 cards
- Hot Token Rewards: Access to a curated New Year prize pool featuring trending tokens
- Elite Rewards: High-value rewards including BTC, VIP Trial Passes, and Hot Token airdrops
Getting a headstart in 2026 stands to be both rewarding and fun for traders at Bybit. The special-edition Daily Treasure Hunt aspires to ring in a winning year for Bybit users as they explore the digital asset class and level up their trading skills.
Terms and conditions apply. For details on eligibility and potential restrictions, users may visit: [New Year Edition] Daily Treasure Hunt: Find your alpha
#Bybit / #CryptoArk / #IMakeIt
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
New Year Special: Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt Kicks Off 2026 with Six Weeks of Rewards
