On February 15, 2024 (the sixth day of the Lunar New Year), the Yunhui Tennis Museum in Beijing will be bustling, with tennis enthusiasts from the United States, the United Kingdom and Beijing gathering together to participate in the "Tennis Collection Appreciation" activity to celebrate this unique "Lunar New Year in the Museum" festival. Each precious tennis collection represents a part of the history of tennis, is endowed with a soul, and tells the glorious history of tennis. In the explanation of collectors and tennis celebrities, everyone admired the tennis collection, and felt the love and persistence of tennis and their hearts. Everyone's laughter and sincere sharing made the event full of a strong festive atmosphere.
George Wolbers has more than 40 years of experience as a professional tennis coach and is a founder of the American Tennis Collectors Association.
1. Former Chairman of the Board of Directors. His father, Dr. Charles WahlersCharles Wolbers was awarded the Tennis Educational Merit Awards by the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1985.
Every museum is a university, from the United StatesGeorge WahlersMr. George Wolbers, a world-class tennis collector, explained the precious tennis collection with vivid PPT**. Mr. George led the audience to review the history of tennis, and the whole explanation process was full of fun and knowledge. With vivid language and true stories, he introduced participants into a vibrant world of tennis.
James Lenton, a former ATP professional and LTA Level 5 coach, is currently the Director of Tennis at the ATP's Official Partnership Program Development Center in Beijing.
From the UKJames RentonMr. James Lenton is a master coach with an admirable track record. His pupils include several top 100 ATP and WTA players such as Monica Celes, and he has a deep connection to the museum's collections, where he fondly shares the good times he spent with rackets and the stories of tennis that accompanied him growing up in the "Modern Racket Hall". He believes that it is his mission and responsibility to inherit tennis, and gives high praise to the establishment of the Yunhui Tennis Museum.
Li Yunbo, director of the Yunhui Tennis Museum, explained the story of the Chinese tennis collection in the museum. He led everyone through time and space, making each collection feel like a time machine, presenting a century-old picture of the development history of Chinese tennis. These stories are not cold memories, but narratives full of warmth and emotion. They make us more truly feel the tenacious and hard-working spirit of Chinese tennis players, as well as the desire and pursuit of glory and victory. He hopes that through these collections, more people's enthusiasm and interest in tennis will be aroused, and the history of Chinese tennis will be paid tribute to and inherited.
Tennis knows no borders, in the "Signature Racket Hall" of the Yunhui Tennis Museum. There are many signed rackets of tennis stars and promoters who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis, and each one carries a legend of its own. George Wahlbers and James Renton are also honored to be part of the event, and their signed rackets not only represent their outstanding achievements in the tennis world, but also a testament to their contribution to the promotion of tennis in China.
Happy and beautiful times always pass like a white horse, although the event has been announced, everyone's enthusiasm and nostalgia still linger in their hearts, and they cannot be dispersed for a long time. Yunhui Tennis Museum's "Appreciation of Tennis Collections" activity is an innovative form of reading club, which not only brings a visual and spiritual feast to participants, but also a collision of ideas and a blend of wisdom. While learning and appreciating the contents of the tennis collection, I also felt the passion and power of sportsmanship. Tennis is not only a sport, but also a healthy, intelligent and happy lifestyle.
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