Evans Cup
The Evans Cup is awarded to the winner of the ITTF Men’s World Cup, inaugurated in 1980 in Hong Kong, China. This prestigious trophy is named after Roy Evans, the second president of ITTF who served for 20 years.Guo Yuehua was the first to lift the Evans Cup and would later go on to win the trophy again in 1982. Overall, China has won the Evans Cup 26 times over the past 41 editions of the ITTF Men’s World Cup, with Ma Lin (2000, 2003, 2004, 2006) and Fan Zhendong (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020) holding the joint record for most wins, each securing the cup four times.
Hammarlund Cup
Bestowed upon the champion of the ITTF Women’s World Cup, the Hammarlund Cup is named in memory of Sven-Olaf ‘Lollo’ Hammarlund, the fourth president of ITTF. Presented for the first time in 1996 to Deng Yaping, the winner of the inaugural Women’s World Cup in Hong Kong, China. Since then, China has claimed the Hammarlund Cup 23 out of 24 occasions with Liu Shiwen holding the record of five wins (2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019). Notably, the only non-Chinese player to win the Hammarlund Cup is Japan’s Miu Hirano who took home the trophy in 2016 in Philadelphia.
Medal Design: ‘Lotus Blooming’
Reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Macao, China, the medal design of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2024 medal draws inspiration from the lotus flower, which holds significant cultural importance for the host and is the floral emblem of the region. The elegant and minimalist lines of the design, combined with an asymmetric interlace, depict the lotus flying into the sky and blossoming from every angle.
Crafted from a single piece of pure copper casting, the medal’s body is sleek, circular, and weighs up to 420 grams. Through meticulous processing including cutting, hand grinding, polishing, and electroplating, it boasts a refined and compact texture, with gold and sand spilling. The portrayal of the lotus in full bloom on the medal symbolises Macao’s enduring prosperity and resilience and signifies the success of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2024.
Don’t miss out on the excitement as the world’s top table tennis stars vie for glory at the ITTF Men’s & Women’s World Cup 2024. Who will have the honour of lifting the prestigious Evans Cup and Hammarlund Cup, and wearing the medals? Tickets for the event have been on sale since March 22. Fans can make reservations through the Damai app and mini program, the mCoin platform within the Mpay Macao Wallet app, Cityline Ticketing, Macao Ticketing Network, and telephone, or purchase tickets at the Guangxing Chuanxun Macao store, or purchase tickets on-site during the event. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating this extraordinary event.
