From China to Germany, the little white ball connects hearts!
In 2025, world champion Fan Zhendong joined 1. FC Saarbrücken Tischtennis in the German Bundesliga, electrifying fans with his extraordinary skills. German media have dubbed him a "phenomenon," and his presence is a gift for local enthusiasts. Now they can witness a Chinese legend up close, match after match. The arena in Saarbrücken has seen record crowds, with chants of "Fan!" echoing alongside the ping of the ball.
But this friendship goes both ways. Germany's Timo Boll, a beloved figure in China, has always felt at home here: "Every time I come to China, it's like coming home," he says. Boll's respect and admiration for Chinese table tennis has inspired generations, and his warm camaraderie with stars like Fan and Ma Long – on and off the court – is a testament to the sport's unifying power.
Now, as Fan embraces the German league and Boll continues to inspire, we celebrate a beautiful chapter in Sino‑German sportsmanship. 🏓 #BondBeyondSeas
🇨🇳🏓 Hoher Tischtennis-Besuch in Dortmund: Olympiasieger, Weltmeister und einer der besten Spieler der Welt – das ist der Chinese Fan Zhendong in Diensten des 1. FC Saarbrücken. Auch Tischtennis-Legende und BVB-Markenbotschafter Timo Boll, der ein guter Freund von Fan Zhendong ist, lässt sich das Highlight in der Brügmann-Halle nicht entgehen. Volles Haus mit 1.000 Zuschauern im Rahmen der Tischtennis-Bundesliga in Dortmund!