Beat the Pro | Ping Pong Challenge
Date and Time
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025 12pm - 2pm
Location
Mechanics Monument Plaza
488 Market St
Details
Step up to the newly installed ping pong table at Mechanics Monument Plaza for the Beat the Pro Ping Pong Challenge!
During your lunch break on Tuesday, May 20th, from 12 - 2 PM, seize the opportunity to test your ping pong prowess against professional coaches Vino Jiang and Haoran Guan from Dreampong Table Tennis Club. Not only will you gain the satisfaction of potentially defeating a seasoned pro, but the first 10 challengers to successfully Beat the Pro will also win a custom Downtown San Francisco paddle – perfect for that trophy shelf at home! Come show us your skills and enjoy some exciting lunchtime action.
Meet the Pros:
Vino Jiang: Currently a full-time table tennis coach in the USA, Vino brings a wealth of experience as a former professional player. His journey in the sport includes five years of rigorous professional training at the prestigious Shanghai City Sports School in China, beginning in 2002. He further honed his skills as a valued member of the Chengdu city team and later the Sichuan province team in China.
Haoran Guan: With 12 years of professional coaching experience, Haoran is passionate about nurturing table tennis talent across all levels. From introducing beginners to refining advanced techniques, she excels in guiding adult group lessons and has a knack for empowering children to overcome technical hurdles and build their confidence. Her impressive background includes being a former professional member of the Liaoning Province Table Tennis Team, achieving the title of Chinese National Table Tennis Level 2 Athlete, and securing victories such as 1st place in the 2006 Liaoning Women's Championship and the 2015 All Beijing Universities Team Championship, as well as 2nd place in the 2017 Miami Women's Open.