Beijing Sanwei Sports Signs National Table Tennis Standout Shi Mingyu to Develop the Ultimate Offense‑Defense Blade
Beijing, May 16, 2025 – Beijing Sanwei Sports today announced the signing of national‑level table tennis athlete Shi Mingyu, a former core member of China’s national team, to collaborate on the creation of a revolutionary all‑round blade that seamlessly integrates attack and defense.
Shi Mingyu rose to prominence in 2010 with a blistering offensive style that carried his club to the runner‑up position in China’s top‑tier 1 A League. A year later, he clinched the men’s team title at the National Championships alongside legends Ma Long. Known for his textbook‑perfect forehand smash and backhand loop, Shi reached a career‑high ranking among the nation’s top ten players and earned the moniker “Rising Star of the Ping‑Pong World.”
Throughout his career, Shi has demonstrated technical versatility, competing as a penholder with inverted rubber on both sides. His sports credentials include:
2010 China 1 A League Runner‑Up
2011 National Championships Team Champion (with Ma Long, Yan An, and Hou Yingchao)
2011 China 1A League Champion
2012 China 1 A League Third Place
2013 National Games Singles Quarterfinalist (narrow 3–4 loss to Zhang Jike)
2013–2014 Player‑Coach in the United States, achieving the No. 1 U.S. ranking and guiding athletes to Rio Olympic qualification
2014 National Championships Team Third Place (with Ma Long, Yan An, Wang Chuqin); Mixed Doubles Fifth; Singles Ninth
At the heart of the new blade’s design lies Shi’s signature “70% Spin, 30% Strike” philosophy. Sanwei engineers will harness his deep understanding of spin generation and speed control to craft a blade that empowers players to switch fluidly between punishing attacks and stalwart defense.
“We are honored to partner with Shi Mingyu,” said Product Director at Sanwei Sports. “His unparalleled mastery of both offensive and defensive techniques makes him the ideal collaborator to help us push the boundaries of blade innovation.”
The Sanwei × Shi Mingyu ultimate offensive‑defensive blade is slated for its grand unveiling in June 2025. Players and fans alike can look forward to experiencing the next generation of table tennis weaponry, forged by one of China’s most dynamic talents.
