World Mahjong Championship
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The World Mahjong Championship is played to determine the World Champion in the table game Mahjong
held by World Mahjong Organization
(WMO). Both men and women are eligible to contest this title, and the championship holds both of Individual event and Team event.
, Japan
lasted for 3 days, but this event did not count as the first world championship.
After the establishment of World Mahjong Organization
(WMO) in 2006, the official first world championship was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
on November 1, 2007 lasted for 5 days. Li Li, a Chinese student of Tsinghua University
, won the championship. In team event, China Shanxi Jiexiu won the championship with 94 table points.
On June 15, 2007, World Mahjong ltd.(WML), the company based on Hong Kong
, promoted World Series Of Mahjong
(WSOM) in Macau
. This event took the prize system of 1,000,000 US dollars and the winner was given 500,000 US dollars. This event was just a competition held by a private company and it is not certified by WMO.
The second official World Mahjong Championship (WMC) took place in Utrecht
from August 27 to August 29, 2010. The new World Champion again comes from China: Ms. Linghua Jiao won the competition with 32 table points (acquired in 9 sessions). The follow-ups were both Europeans – the same held true for the country ranking, which was calculated as a team score of the best three national players from each country: China ranked first with 85 table points, followed by France (78 TP) and Denmark (77 TP).
Mahjong
Mahjong, sometimes spelled Mah Jongg, is a game that originated in China, commonly played by four players...
held by World Mahjong Organization
World Mahjong Organization
The World Mahjong Organization is the international govering body of mahjong. Its headquarters is located in Beijing, China. As of March 2011, its president is Guangyuan Yu.-Before establishment:...
(WMO). Both men and women are eligible to contest this title, and the championship holds both of Individual event and Team event.
History
During the propagation of Mahjong since beginning of 20th century, the rules of Mahjong had been inconsistent all around the world. In January 1998, Mahjong was certified as the 255th sport by General Administration of Sport of China at the urging of Japan. In September, the unified Chinese rule was invented the international competitions. On October 23, 2002, the first world championship was held in Iidabashi, TokyoIidabashi, Tokyo
is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It was in the former ward of Kōjimachi, which existed in Tokyo until 1947. Its postal code is 102-0072.-Etymology:...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
lasted for 3 days, but this event did not count as the first world championship.
After the establishment of World Mahjong Organization
World Mahjong Organization
The World Mahjong Organization is the international govering body of mahjong. Its headquarters is located in Beijing, China. As of March 2011, its president is Guangyuan Yu.-Before establishment:...
(WMO) in 2006, the official first world championship was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
on November 1, 2007 lasted for 5 days. Li Li, a Chinese student of Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University , colloquially known in Chinese as Qinghua, is a university in Beijing, China. The school is one of the nine universities of the C9 League. It was established in 1911 under the name "Tsinghua Xuetang" or "Tsinghua College" and was renamed the "Tsinghua School" one year later...
, won the championship. In team event, China Shanxi Jiexiu won the championship with 94 table points.
On June 15, 2007, World Mahjong ltd.(WML), the company based on Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, promoted World Series Of Mahjong
World Series Of Mahjong
The World Series Of Mahjong is played to determine the World Champion in the board game Mahjong. Both men and women are eligible to contest this title, and the championship holds Individual event and it set up the total prize of 1 million US dollars. The competition takes tournament system for 3...
(WSOM) in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
. This event took the prize system of 1,000,000 US dollars and the winner was given 500,000 US dollars. This event was just a competition held by a private company and it is not certified by WMO.
The second official World Mahjong Championship (WMC) took place in Utrecht
Utrecht (city)
Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...
from August 27 to August 29, 2010. The new World Champion again comes from China: Ms. Linghua Jiao won the competition with 32 table points (acquired in 9 sessions). The follow-ups were both Europeans – the same held true for the country ranking, which was calculated as a team score of the best three national players from each country: China ranked first with 85 table points, followed by France (78 TP) and Denmark (77 TP).
Individual
| No. | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mai Hatsune Mai Hatsune Mai Hatsune as known as "Dragon Lady" is a Japanese Mahjong player. She is the first world champion of Mahjong. Her real name is Fumiko Itabashi. Her activity is not only competing, but she also is writing and instructing.-Debut:...  Japan |
John O'Conor John O'Conor John O'Conor is an Irish pianist and pedagogue, and former director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He is frequently cited as the greatest living interpreter of the piano music of Beethoven, having recorded his entire repertoire, including the sonatas, concerti, and bagatelles...  United States |
Yūichi Ikeya Japan |
| 1 | Li Li  Mainland China |
Matthew Que Mainland China |
Minoru Imaeda Japan |
| 2 | Linghua Jiao Mainland China |
Olivier Boivin  Early Modern France |
Elisabeth Frischenschlager  Austria |
Team
| No. | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Young Pros Team B Japan |
Guangzhou Mainland China |
Japan Health Mahjong Association Selected Team Japan |
| 1 | China Shanxi Jiexiu Mainland China |
China Shanghai Zhangjiang Mainland China |
Japan Mahjong Sport Association Osaka Japan |
| 2 | China (Top-3 players) Mainland China |
France (Top-3 players) Early Modern France |
Denmark (Top-3 players)  Denmark |
Venues
| Date | Edition | Place | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2002 | 2002 World Championship in Mahjong | Iidabashi, Tokyo Iidabashi, Tokyo is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It was in the former ward of Kōjimachi, which existed in Tokyo until 1947. Its postal code is 102-0072.-Etymology:... , Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
Hotel Grand Place |
| November 1, 2007 | 1st World Mahjong Championship | Chengdu, Sichuan, China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture... |
Hong Zhu Shan Hotel |
| August 27, 2010 | 2nd World Mahjong Championship | Utrecht Utrecht (city) Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features... , Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
Nationaal Denksport Centrum 'Den Hommel' |
See also
- Guobiao MajiangGuobiao MajiangGuóbiāo Májiàng is a rule of Mahjong founded by All-China Sports Federation in July 1998.- Features in the rule :...
(Official rule) - List of world championships in mind sports
- MahjongMahjongMahjong, sometimes spelled Mah Jongg, is a game that originated in China, commonly played by four players...
- Open European Mahjong ChampionshipOpen European Mahjong ChampionshipThe Open European Mahjong Championship is the oldest European competition of Mahjong organized by European Mahjong Association under international rule. Both men and women are eligible to contest this title, and the championship holds both the individual event and team event. It was established in...
- World Mahjong OrganizationWorld Mahjong OrganizationThe World Mahjong Organization is the international govering body of mahjong. Its headquarters is located in Beijing, China. As of March 2011, its president is Guangyuan Yu.-Before establishment:...
- World Series Of MahjongWorld Series Of MahjongThe World Series Of Mahjong is played to determine the World Champion in the board game Mahjong. Both men and women are eligible to contest this title, and the championship holds Individual event and it set up the total prize of 1 million US dollars. The competition takes tournament system for 3...