Pongists and celebrities gathered for a good cause by the Nîmes-Montpellier Table Tennis Alliance

Friday, June 13, the Lattes Sports Palace will welcome the Gentlemen Tornoi. An exceptional event mixing Sport, solidarity and showcarried by The Nîmes-Montpellier Table Tennis alliance (ANMTT) intended to promote table tennis and Support the Heart and Coeur Association which works for children with congenital heart disease.

Three highlights

It is a beautiful event that the Nîmes-Montpellier Table Tennis alliance is preparing by organizing its Gentlemen tournament. Initiated in 1977 for the 50th anniversary of the French Table Tennis Federation, this tournament format bringing together Plants and celebrities was then regularly taken up in clubs. Highlights by the ascent of Alexis and Félix Lebrun, the club from the Union between the Montpellier Table Tennis and the ASPC Nîmes is a point of honor to promote its sport far beyond the regulars of the little white ball. This will be the case on Friday June 13 at the Palais des Sports de Lattes with this meeting divided into three stages. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Alliance will highlight its sporting values ​​of inclusion and accessibility, with fun workshops for young people from IMEs, ITEP and Ulis classes, to practice table tennis in an inclusive and warm setting.

Then make way from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gentlemen tournament during which celebrities will form duets with sixteen high -level Pongis players for a competition in relay. Have already been announced Alexis and Félix Lebrun, Flora Vautier, all three medalists at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024, as well as singer Eloïz, the creator of content Fred Van Long and touches him to any adventurer of Koh Lanta Laurent Maistret. “I participated in this tournament 20 years ago and I have a very good memory of it. Building up to date the Gentlemen tournament will allow us to attract a wider target and to democratize the ping to the general public” testifies Stéphane Lebrun, technical director of the ANMTT and father of the two prodigies who, in conclusion of the tournament will achieve an exceptional demonstration.

Ping and heart

Finally, from 9 p.m. to midnight, a prestigious evening will bring together personalities and benefactors during a gala dinner with different activities. Because if this event is an opportunity to promote table tennis, it is mainly a question of raising funds for the benefit of Heart and Coeur Association sponsored by Alexis and Felix Lebrun whose sister Roxane has been operated several times open in her childhood.

All the benefits of the evening will be donated to finance a meeting weekend for children and heart adults representing a real breath of fresh air and a space where the difference becomes a force. Children, adolescents and adults meet for four days to share moments of joy, exchange, laughter and emotion, without judgment. Meetings which have however been paid since the COVVID that the ANMT through this Gentlemen tournament undertakes to organize in 2026. A maximum of people are expected at the Lattes Sports Palace to enjoy a sporting and friendly moment and thus offer an unforgettable moment to many families.

Friday June 13 from 6 p.m. at the Palais des Sports de Lattes. Doors open at 5 p.m., on -site catering. Prices: standard at 20 € or comfort at 25 €. Ticket office on my.weezevent.com. It is also possible to donate to Heart and Coeur as part of the Gentlemen tournament on Helloasso.com. More information on anmtt.fr or the club’s social networks: Instagram and Facebook. To book a table at the Gala dinner now two formulas are available:
– Gala table – € 1,000: € 1 table of 8 people with 2 rings by your side.
– Gentlemen pack – € 1,200: 1 table of 8 people + 8 “comfort” places at the exclusive VIP cocktail tournament between the tournament and the gala. 60% of the amount of the donation (excluding meals) is deductible from corporate taxes. The evening for eight people really costs you only € 712 after tax exemption! Please note, places are limited. Information from [email protected].

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