Exciting news! Two international sporting events are set to take place in Pingtan, East China's Fujian province. The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 2024 China Pingtan Futures and the 2024 IHF Beach Handball World Championships will be hosted in this scenic location.

The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 2024 China Pingtan Futures will run from May 9 to 12. It is one of the most prestigious annual competitions organized by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). In 2024, FIVB plans to host nearly 40 volleyball world beach pro tours in various countries worldwide.

This tournament is a point-scoring event for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, featuring both men's and women's categories. Teams from 21 countries, including China, Australia, Thailand, Italy and more, are set to participate.

People can watch the games either in-person or online, ensuring everyone can share the excitement of the event.

Moreover, the 2024 IHF Beach Handball World Championships will kick off on June 18 in Pingtan and last for 6 days. This competition will see 32 men's and women's beach handball teams from various countries worldwide competing across four groups each.

Beach handball is a team sport where two teams pass and bounce or roll a ball, trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team. It originated in Italy in 1992. The men's and women's Beach Handball World Championships have been held simultaneously since 2004. The championships are typically held every two years.