Inter Pingpong Reports

Interviews – Reports from the Event Locations

How do participants perceive the significance, atmosphere, and impact of each event? The following reports showcase this in a unique way: for every event, we present an interview.

In these Q&A-style conversations, we explore how the Inter Pingpong program contributes to enthusiasm for sports, community building, and cross-border friendships.

The purpose of the reports is to make the program more relatable and authentically showcase its values – from the joy of sports to personal development and acceptance.

Sports Day for Families – A Real Community Experience

  • Reporter: Welcome! We are here at the Inter Pingpong Family Sports Day, which has been filled with fantastic energy. We are talking to a parent, a coach, and a player today. First of all, could you introduce yourselves?
  • Kovács Éva (Parent, Szeged): Hello, I’m Éva, Balázs’s mom, he is 10 years old. Today, my whole family joined this wonderful sports day.
  • Molnár Gábor (Coach, Horgos): Good afternoon! I’m Gábor, the coach of the Horgos club. I’m really glad so many families came today!
  • Tóth Marcell (Student, Zenta): Hi there! I’m Marcell, I’m from Zenta, and I love playing ping-pong!
  • Reporter: Éva, how did you and your family enjoy the event?
  • Éva: It was amazing! I loved that it wasn’t only for the kids, but we, the parents, could also join in the fun. Balázs played in the doubles with his dad, and I tried to hit some balls with our little girl.
  • Reporter: Gábor, as a coach, what was the best moment for you today?
  • Gábor: Without a doubt, it was when I saw both the kids and the parents playing, laughing, and learning together. This day wasn’t about competition, but about sports, community-building, and the experience.
  • Reporter: Marcell, what was your favorite part?
  • Marcell: It was when we had the team competition at the end! My team had another Hungarian boy and a girl, and we worked really well together. I think we were better than the adults!
  • Reporter: That’s great! Thank you all, and we hope to see you again next year!

 

Sports Day for Youth Athletes – Hard Training, Even Greater Experience

  • Reporter: Today was a special day for the young competitors. The best junior players from two countries had the chance to test their skills in a joint training session and mini championship. We’re talking to a player, a coach, and a parent today. Let’s start with the coach!
  • Szabó Péter (Coach, Szeged): Hello everyone, I’m Péter, and I’m very proud of my players!
  • Németh Levente (Player, Horgos): Hi! I’m Levente, and I’ve been playing ping-pong competitively for three years.
  • Varga Andrea (Parent, Zenta): Hello! My son also participated in the sports day, and it was amazing to see his enthusiasm!
  • Reporter: Péter, how was the training and sports day?
  • Péter: It was very intense! The players were given serious tasks that they had to solve at a professional level. There were reflex drills, speed training, and tactical preparation.
  • Reporter: Levente, what was the most exciting moment for you?
  • Levente: It was when we had a mini championship at the end! I played against a Hungarian boy in the final, and I managed to win!
  • Reporter: Andrea, as a parent, what do you think about this day?
  • Andrea: It’s a fantastic initiative! It’s great to see the kids making serious progress while also making new friends.
  • Reporter: Thank you all! 

 

Integrated Competition for People with Disabilities – A Competition Where Everyone Is a Winner

  • Reporter: We’re at a truly special event today, where players with and without disabilities are playing together. We’re talking to a parent, a coach, and a player.
  • Kiss Judit (Parent, Szeged): Hi! My son has a disability, and he loves playing ping-pong.
  • Horváth István (Coach, Horgos): Hello everyone, I’ve been working with athletes with disabilities for years as a coach.
  • Jovan Marković (Player, Zenta): Hi, I’m Jovan, and I really enjoyed this day!
  • Reporter: Judit, how was it to watch your son play?
  • Judit: It was touching. My little one has always wanted to play sports, and now he finally got to play in an environment where everyone accepted and encouraged him.
  • Reporter: István, what was the experience like for you as a coach at this event?
  • István: I can honestly say that this is one of the best initiatives I’ve ever been a part of. The fact that athletes with and without disabilities could play together was an amazing feeling.
  • Reporter: Jovan, what did you enjoy the most?
  • Jovan: I loved that everyone was so sportsmanlike! I played against a Hungarian boy in the final, and it was such an exciting match. In the end, regardless of the result, we shook hands and hugged each other.
  • Reporter: That’s truly inspiring! Thank you all!

 

School Ping Pong Demonstrations – The First Step Towards Loving the Sport

  • Reporter: The school ping pong demonstrations provided a fantastic opportunity for kids to get acquainted with the sport. We’re talking to a student, a teacher, and a parent about their experiences.
  • Tóth Bence (Student, Szeged): Hi! I didn’t even know how exciting ping pong could be before this!
  • Kiss Réka (Teacher, Zenta): Hello! It was fantastic to see how much the kids enjoyed the demonstration.
  • Horváth Ágnes (Parent, Horgos): Hi! My son completely fell in love with the sport after the demonstration.
  • Reporter: Bence, what did you like the most?
  • Bence: I loved when the coaches showed us professional tricks, and then we got to try them ourselves!
  • Reporter: Réka, how did the kids react to the demonstration?
  • Réka: Everyone loved it! After the demonstration, several kids asked when the training sessions would start.
  • Reporter: Ágnes, how did your son react?
  • Ágnes: On the way home, he asked, “Mom, when can I get my own racket?”
  • Reporter: Thank you all!