On August 22, the inaugural "Love Ping Pong, Win Together" national table tennis tournament for homeowners, hosted by SINO-OCEAN SERV, came to a successful close. Spanning nearly three months and crossing 16 cities across the country, the event drew over 1,500 residents to the table, with regional champions ultimately converging in Beijing for a thrilling showdown on the court. This community sports celebration, anchored by the national sport, used competition to ignite passion and activity to energize neighborhoods, turning fitness and well-being into a warm bridge between neighbors.

Clash of Champions: Passion and Perseverance on Display

A small white ball, starting from community courts and traveling for nearly three months across the nation, traced its most spirited arc on the national finals stage in Beijing. Advancing through project-level qualifiers, city tournaments, and the national championship, 24 players from 14 cities battled through multiple rounds to earn their spot in the capital. United by a shared love for the game, the tournament connected homeowners nationwide. There were competitors with families cheering from the sidelines, a 13-year-old table tennis prodigy, and seasoned veterans with years of experience. No matter where they hailed from, they came for the passion, and a single ball sparked intense excitement. At that moment, winning and losing took a backseat; the thrill of meeting kindred spirits and worthy opponents turned strangers from across the country into friends.

After fierce competition, the national champions, runners-up, and third-place finishers in each category were decided. Trophies and smiles shone together, and the glory of that moment belonged to every participant who gave their all, as well as to every community brought closer through table tennis. This community sports event, built around the national sport, not only fueled enthusiasm for athletics across SINO-OCEAN SERV communities but also left a warm resonance in the hearts of every participating homeowner. As the finals concluded, players returned to their cities with fond memories of the competition, carrying their love for table tennis back to every SINO-OCEAN SERV neighborhood. In the days ahead, they will continue to sweat it out at community courts, making new friends with every swing. The small ball has turned SINO-OCEAN SERV families from all corners of the country into true neighbors, making the vision of "one big family nationwide" a reality.

Building Health Together: Specialty Communities and IPs Growing Side by Side

As the first national homeowner table tennis event hosted by SINO-OCEAN SERV, the tournament kicked off in June and traveled to 16 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Participants ranged from a 7-year-old ping pong enthusiast to a 78-year-old veteran player, with all age groups competing side by side. The small ball broke down barriers of age and profession, fully igniting the sporting atmosphere in communities. Throughout the event, the warm undertone of "making friends through the game" prevailed, planting seeds for lasting athletic habits in neighborhoods. Partners bonded by the sport naturally gathered to form table tennis communities, adopting an operating model led by homeowners with property management support. From intense competition during the event to casual practice sessions afterward, fitness and wellness are becoming a sustainable lifestyle.

Table tennis communities are just one example of SINO-OCEAN SERV's community health ecosystem. In recent years, SINO-OCEAN SERV has centered on "building health together," continuously incubating diverse specialty communities and IPs to create a vibrant community ecosystem covering sports, interests, and growth.

Sports Communities: Getting Bodies Moving and Neighbors Closer

SINO-OCEAN SERV is promoting the regular operation of sports communities across multiple projects nationwide. Beyond table tennis, communities for basketball, badminton, and soccer are thriving. Property management supports this by providing venues, equipment, and operational backing, encouraging homeowners to organize and manage activities themselves. Take the basketball community at Xiamen Ocean Scenery as an example: homeowners have agreed to play two fixed matches weekly, with property management ensuring court availability and event support. In January this year, the team won the "Mingxiang Sports Best Team Award" thanks to their strong cohesion. They even organized a basketball carnival that attracted nearly 200 neighbors, truly turning "strangers" into "good neighbors."

Interest Communities: Giving Passion a Voice and Life Warmth

Beyond sports, SINO-OCEAN SERV is nurturing a variety of interest-based communities. Photography groups focus on the art of light and shadow, organizing regular outdoor excursions where residents capture beautiful moments through their lenses. English interest groups promote language exchange, with caring homeowner volunteers acting as charity teachers, providing ongoing free lessons for children. Residents are shifting from participants to co-creators of community culture, with property management setting the stage and homeowners taking the lead. These interest communities are enriching the everyday vibrancy and human connection within neighborhoods.

Cultural and Entertainment Communities: Giving Seniors a Sense of Belonging and Daily Life a Spark

SINO-OCEAN SERV also places a strong emphasis on the spiritual and cultural well-being of older residents. Leveraging Party member leaders, choir, dance, modeling, and calligraphy groups have been established. From regular rehearsals to holiday performances, these cultural communities for seniors provide a platform for older homeowners to showcase themselves and build emotional bonds, adding joy and a sense of belonging to their later years.

Children's Growth IP: Ensuring Childhood Companionship and Visible Development

The "Little Citizens' Growth Practice Base" is a key children's charity IP developed jointly by SINO-OCEAN SERV, the broader group, and the Ocean Sail Charitable Foundation. Activities cover a wide range of topics, including health lectures, fire safety, emergency disaster preparedness, and first aid knowledge. With professional support from organizations like the Blue Sky Rescue Team, the base serves as a community platform integrating learning, experience, and growth, continuously fostering a child-friendly community and empowering healthy childhood development.

Signature Activity IP: Creating Neighborhood Memories and Community Identity

The "Sunny Neighbors Festival" is a flagship community activity IP developed by SINO-OCEAN SERV, now rolled out on a national scale. From cultural markets to neighborhood feasts, from parent-child interactions to friendly gatherings, these warm events are being passed from city to city, constantly refreshing the shared memories of "Ocean Neighbors" and transforming communities from mere living spaces into places of emotional connection.

From a single tournament to everyday communities, from shared interests to cultural co-creation, SINO-OCEAN SERV is turning the concept of "building health together" into tangible, accessible community practices. Diverse communities and signature IPs together weave the warm fabric of neighborhoods, allowing homeowners of all ages to find their place and passion within the community. Communities become more vibrant through participation, and life becomes better through connection. Looking ahead, SINO-OCEAN SERV will continue to meet the diverse needs of homeowners, expand sports scenarios, and enrich community activities, allowing the seeds of a healthy lifestyle to take root quietly in more neighborhoods, waiting to bloom.