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MANY joined the quest to become Blackman\u2019s second Australian\/International Ping Pong champion, but only one came out on top on Sunday\u2019s event at Blackman\u2019s Brewery Geelong.<\/p>\n

Pints and fun times fueled 12 fine athletes who took on the challenge to take home the bragging rights as the brewery kickstarted Good Beer Week with a bang.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving the ping pong tournament was a great way of reconnecting with the locals and giving them a fun and inclusive platform to come together, get dressed up and have some fun ,\u201d operations manager at Blackmans Brewery Waz Coleman said.<\/p>\n

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Winners with the beer can trophy. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cA sport like ping pong is easy, fun and everyone can easily get involved and have a crack,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

There were costumes aplenty at Sunday\u2019s event with tennis whites, headbands and plenty of colour on show.<\/p>\n

DJs accompanied the ping pong enthusiasts with dance moves being exhibited in between ripping rallies.<\/p>\n

Prizes were awarded during the day for best dressed, whilst the the winner of the event took home plenty of beer and the illustrious can trophy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to run the event next year and continue to reconnect and provide a fun atmosphere for people to be together,\u201d Coleman said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage everyone to get down and enjoy the rest of Good Beer Week at the brewery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blackman\u2019s currently brew 25-plus different creations in their brewhouse.<\/p>\n

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From laidback stouts to super hop IPA, the crew at Blackman\u2019s boast plenty of variety.<\/p>\n

You can check them out at their three different sites in Torquay, Grovedale and Ocean Grove.<\/p>\n

To find out more, head to http:\/\/www.blackmansbrewery.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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