On January 15, 2023, 32 table tennis players gathered at Harmony Table Tennis Club in Mississauga, Ontario, to participate in the inaugural West Cup Table Tennis Tournament organized by the Ontario West Table Tennis Association (OWTTA). The participants showed great enthusiasm, arriving early at 8:00 a.m. The tournament followed a format where the 32 players were divided into four groups of eight, competing in a round-robin format. Each player played seven matches during the group stage.
After the group stage, all participants continued in a knockout format, ensuring that everyone had an enjoyable and fulfilling playing experience. In the end, Zijian Lu emerged as the champion, with Jian Jiang as the runner-up and Oliver Bhugon securing the third place. The post-tournament award ceremony was attended by numerous players and spectators, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere.
The West Cup by OWTTA aims to attract more people to engage in table tennis and foster the growth of table tennis in the western region.