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[Milica Nikolic]

LINZ AG Froschberg claimed a valuable 3-2 away victory over MIRÓ Ganxets Costa Durada in the opening leg of the ETTU Europe Cup semi-final, putting themselves in a strong position ahead of the return match scheduled for Saturday 25th April.

The Spanish side struck first, with Guo RUICHEN delivering a composed 3-0 win against Britt EERLAND. However, Suthasini SAWETTABUT quickly restored parity, overcoming Olga VOROBEVA in four games to level the tie.

A crucial turning point came in the third match, where Ivana MALOBABIC edged past Anastasia KOLISH in a hard-fought five-game encounter, giving Linz a 2-1 lead. Guo RUICHEN responded once again for the hosts, narrowly defeating SAWETTABUT in another decider to bring the teams level at 2-2.

In the decisive fifth match, Britt EERLAND held her nerve to secure a 3-1 victory over VOROBEVA, sealing an important away win for the Austrian side.

“Yes, I think it was important that we didn’t rush. We knew we were playing well and had a good feeling in the hall. But none of the wins came easy, in a semi-final, nothing is given. In the end, it was a hard-fought and well-deserved victory, and we will aim to bring the same level and spirit on Saturday,” said EERLAND.

With a narrow advantage secured on Spanish soil, Linz AG Froschberg will look to finish the job on home ground in the second leg.

MIRÓ Ganxets Costa Durada – Linz AG Froschberg 2-3

• Guo RUICHEN – Britt EERLAND 3-0 (11-9, 11-6, 11-9)
• Olga VOROBEVA – Suthasini SAWETTABUT 1-3 (9-11, 5-11, 11-8, 8-11)
• Anastasia KOLISH – Ivana MALOBABIC 2-3 (7-11, 11-7, 11-5, 6-11, 2-6)
• Guo RUICHEN – Suthasini SAWETTABUT 3-2 (5-11, 11-9, 11-3, 4-11, 6-3)
• Olga VOROBEVA – Britt EERLAND 1-3 (10-12, 9-11, 11-6, 9-11)

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[Milica Nikolic]

ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari secured a narrow 3-2 victory over SKST Plus Hodonin in a dramatic opening leg of the ETTU Europe Cup Women semi-final, with the outcome decided in a tense death point.

The hosts made a strong start, as Karin GROFOVA defeated Tania PLAIAN to give Hodonin the early lead. However, Cagliari responded through Elizabet ABRAAMIAN and MA Hengyu, turning the tie around with two composed performances to move 2-1 ahead.

GROFOVA once again delivered for the Czech side, overcoming ABRAAMIAN to level the match at 2-2 and set up a decisive final encounter.

In a thrilling conclusion, Tania PLAIAN held her nerve against Ting Yao LIAO, sealing the victory in a dramatic decider that went down to the final point.

“First of all, we are very happy with the win. Once again, our team spirit helped us a lot – and today more than ever. It was a real roller-coaster match. GROFOVA played at an unbelievable level, almost a perfect match, and it was extremely difficult against her. Both Elizabet and I struggled with her style, as she hardly made any mistakes. We tried to adjust our tactics, but it didn’t really work.

In the second match, ABRAAMIAN didn’t start well against LIAO, but she gradually found her rhythm, adapted her tactics, and managed to turn the match around. The third match, MA Hengyu against SEVCIKOVA, was also very tough. At first, MA was a bit uncomfortable against the defensive style, but we supported her on every point, and she grew into the match.

In my match against LIAO, I went 2-0 up quite comfortably, but then she started to play better and better. I was a bit concerned as I couldn’t find the right solution, but in the end I followed my coach’s advice. From 5-3, I regained confidence and managed to close the match,” said Tania PLAIAN.

As highlighted ahead of the tie, Cagliari’s strength in unity and fighting spirit once again proved decisive, while Hodonin showed resilience reminiscent of their quarter-final run. With a slender advantage secured away from home, the Italian side now take a crucial step towards the final ahead of the return leg.

SKST Plus Hodonin – ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari 2-3

• Karin GROFOVA – Tania PLAIAN 3-1 (12-10, 9-11, 11-8, 11-6)
• Ting Yao LIAO – Elizabet ABRAAMIAN 1-3 (11-6, 10-12, 7-11, 4-11)
• Marketa SEVCIKOVA – MA Hengyu 1-3 (7-11, 11-9, 10-12, 9-11)
• Karin GROFOVA – Elizabet ABRAAMIAN 3-1 (11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-9)
• Ting Yao LIAO – Tania PLAIAN 2-3 (8-11, 7-11, 11-8, 11-7, 5-6)

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[Milica Nikolic]

Real Club Cajasur Priego TM took a decisive step towards the final of the ETTU Europe Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Lille Metropole TT in the opening leg of the semi-final.

Despite expectations of a close encounter, the Spanish side showed composure and experience from the outset. Hampus SODERLUND set the tone with a solid win over Romain BRARD, before Robert GARDOS, fully focused on European competition as highlighted ahead of the tie, delivered a convincing straight-games victory to extend the lead.

The third match proved to be the closest of the evening, with Tom CLOSSET pushing Carlos MACHADO to five games. However, the experienced Spanish player held his nerve in the decider to complete a clean sweep for the visitors.

“We had a great start with Hampus. He was leading 2-0 and 8-2 before losing that game, but he recovered well, and that was very important for us. We knew that Romain BRARD is very dangerous and capable of winning two points. After that, I was able to control my game and secure the win. Carlos had to finish it, and he played calmly with great experience. At 2-2, he also had a bit of luck on his side. Now we are one step closer to the final,” said Robert GARDOS.

MACHADO added: “We are very happy with the team’s performance today. At the same time, we need to stay grounded and quickly refocus on the second leg in Priego in a couple of days.”

With a 3-0 advantage secured away from home, Real Club Cajasur Priego TM now head back to Spain in a strong position, where they will look to confirm their place in the final in Sunday’s second leg.

Lille Metropole TT – Real Club Cajasur Priego TM 0-3

• Romain BRARD – Hampus SODERLUND 1-3 (2-11, 10-12, 11-9, 10-12)
• Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA – Robert GARDOS 0-3 (6-11, 7-11, 10-12)
• Tom CLOSSET – Carlos MACHADO 2-3 (11-8, 5-11, 12-10, 10-12, 3-6)

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[Milica Nikolic]

SF SKK El Nino Praha secured a valuable 3-1 away victory over Roskilde Bordtennis BTK 61 in the opening leg of the ETTU Europe Cup Men semi-final, placing themselves in a strong position ahead of the return match on Sunday.

The tie opened with a tight battle, as Tomas KONECNY edged past Jens LUNDQVIST in five games, setting the tone for a match expected to be decided by fine margins. David REITSPIES then extended the lead with a composed straight-games win over Anders ERIKSSON, underlining the Czech side’s experience and control.

Roskilde responded through Tobias RASMUSSEN, who fought back from two games down to defeat Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA in a dramatic decider, keeping the hosts in contention.

However, REITSPIES proved decisive once again, overcoming LUNDQVIST in four games to seal the overall victory for El Nino Praha.

“The opening singles match was definitely key. Tomáš KONEČNÝ, who often plays five-set matches against Jens LUNDQVIST, was behind early on, but then the momentum shifted and from that moment we were in control. David REITSPIES was a real anchor for us, and I believe Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA also delivered a strong performance, even though he lost in the shortened deciding set – that can happen. Overall, we were the better team and achieved the result we wanted ahead of the return leg. I hope that on Sunday we can reward our fans, show a strong performance, and secure our place in the final,” said coach Petr KAUCKÝ.

As anticipated in the build-up, this semi-final delivered a close and competitive contest, but the Czech side’s consistency and experience made the difference. With the second leg set to be played in Prague, El Nino Praha now hold the advantage as they look to convert it into a place in the final.

Roskilde Bordtennis BTK 61 – SF SKK El Nino Praha 1-3

• Jens LUNDQVIST – Tomas KONECNY 2-3 (11-8, 10-12, 7-11, 11-6, 1-6)
• Anders ERIKSSON – David REITSPIES 0-3 (7-11, 6-11, 10-12)
• Tobias RASMUSSEN – Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA 3-2 (8-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-9, 6-3)
• Jens LUNDQVIST – David REITSPIES 1-3 (10-12, 11-13, 11-5, 3-11)

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[Milica Nikolic]

Türkiye enjoyed a standout performance at the JOOLA Europe Youth Series in Sarajevo, capturing both the Under 13 and Under 15 Mixed Teams titles.

In the Under 15 event, Türkiye edged Slovakia in a dramatic final, securing the title with a narrow 18-17 victory. It was a true team battle from start to finish, with momentum constantly shifting between the two sides. Slovakia made the stronger opening, as Bianka BACSOVÁ and Filip NAGY delivered key wins, while Barbora Melisa GUASSARDO also added an important point.

Türkiye responded with depth and resilience. Ela Su YÖNTER played a crucial role with two important victories, while Salih YILDIRIM stepped up in key moments, including a strong performance towards the end of the tie. Kuzey GUNDOGDU also proved decisive, adding two valuable wins to keep his team in contention.

With everything on the line, Türkiye held their nerve in the closing stages to seal a hard-fought and well-deserved victory.

Earlier in the semi-finals, Slovakia (Bianka BACSOVÁ, Filip NAGY, Barbora Melisa GUASSARDO, Matus KOSICKY) defeated England/Scotland (Soraya RAHMANI-WALENTYNSKA, Pablo RAMIREZ, Dimitar DIMITROV, Kiishi ADEKOLA) 20-9.

Türkiye (Ela Su YÖNTER, Salih YILDIRIM, Kuzey GUNDOGDU, Belinay DAVUŞ) overcame Croatia (Sara RIVETTI, Nikola JURIC, Karla IVCIC, Mateo TERIHAJ) 19-5.

England/Scotland and Croatia secured bronze medals.

In the Under 13 competition, Türkiye once again proved their strength, defeating Spain 1 with a convincing 16-8 victory in the final.

The Turkish team set the tone early by winning the doubles, as Defne UZUMCU and Emre BUCAK edged a tight five-game match against Carmen GOMEZ and Luca ROMERO. Spain responded through GOMEZ, who produced a strong singles win to keep her team in the contest.

However, Türkiye maintained control of the tie. Emre BUCAK delivered a dominant performance against Daniel CASQUERO, while Derin MÜLAZIM added another important point with a straight-games victory over Lola URIA. Although Luca ROMERO managed to pull one back for Spain, Türkiye remained composed.

In the final stages, UZUMCU and BUCAK once again stepped up to close out the tie and secure another well-deserved title.

Earlier in the semi-finals, Türkiye 1 (Defne UZUMCU, Emre BUCAK, Derin MÜLAZIM, Berk TURAN) defeated Moldova (Andreea PROHOROVICI, Nicolae BUCUR, Iulia CAZAC, Alex MITIC) 18-7, while Spain 1 (Carmen GOMEZ, Luca ROMERO, Lola URIA, Daniel CASQUERO) overcame Spain 2 (Julia FERNANDEZ, Pablo MARTINEZ MARTINEZ, Lucia LAZARO, Nil SALAN GIBERT) 22-13.

Moldova and Spain 2 secured bronze medals.

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[Milica Nikolic]

The 2025/26 Europe Trophy Grand Finals will bring together an exciting mix of clubs from across Europe, with both men’s and women’s teams ready to battle for the title in Niš from 24 to 26 April.

The men’s draw features a balanced and competitive lineup, where several teams have realistic chances to go all the way. Clubs like Panathinaikos A.C. and STK Zagreb bring experience and tradition, while CTT Olot and ASD Tennistavolo Sassari arrive with strong, well-balanced squads.

At the same time, teams such as Sanberg – Evopipes and UKS Piast Poprawa Ostrzeszów add further depth, while host club STK Železničar Niš will look to make the most of playing on home soil.

With MITTC Butterfly Malta, STK Pula and TTC Radnički Beočin 1972 also in the mix, the men’s event promises tight matches and very few clear favourites.

The women’s competition reflects a similar balance, with several teams capable of making a deep run.

Greek clubs Panathinaikos A.C. and AEK Athletic Club headline a strong field, while TTV Gartenstadt Tulln and STK Josip Kolumbo bring consistency and experience at this level.

Italian sides ASD Tennistavolo Norbelo Blu and ASD Tennistavolo Norbelo will also be among those aiming high, alongside C.D Indiana Games and CDTM Hujase Jaen.

Recent editions of the Europe Trophy underline just how competitive and unpredictable this competition has become. In the men’s event, a variety of clubs have stepped onto the top podium in recent years. Panathinaikos A.C. claimed the title in 2023/24, while Olympiacos SFP and SKST Tesla Havířov were also among recent winners. Last season, STK Novi Herceg Novi lifted the trophy, confirming how wide the field has become.

The women’s competition tells a similar story. Dr. Časl, TT Joué-les-Tours and Panathinaikos A.C. have all celebrated success in recent seasons, while defending champions STK Aquestil Duga Resa highlighted the strength of Croatian clubs last year.

Played over just three days at Hala Čair, the tournament leaves little room for error.

For many of these clubs, the Europe Trophy Grand Finals represent more than just a title, it is a chance to make a mark on the European stage and write a new chapter in their history.

With a balanced field, motivated teams, and a format that rewards consistency and courage, Niš is ready to host three days of intense competition, where a new name could once again be added to the list of champions.

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[Milica Nikolic]

The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) has announced the launch of the ETTU Para Table Tennis Scholarships 2026, a new initiative aimed at supporting the development of young Para players across Europe.

As part of the programme, ETTU will award four scholarships in 2026 – two for male players and two for female players in the Under 23 category. Each scholarship is valued at €2,500, providing targeted financial support to help athletes progress in their sporting careers.

Member Associations are invited to nominate eligible players, with the deadline set for 13th May.

With this initiative, ETTU continues to strengthen its commitment to the growth and development of Para table tennis across Europe, offering young talents additional opportunities to reach their full potential.

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[Milica Nikolic]

Linz AG Froschberg booked their place in the Europe Cup Women final after overcoming MIRÓ Ganxets Costa Durada 3-2 in the second leg, completing the tie with back-to-back victories.

The Austrian side set the tone early, with Suthasini SAWETTABUT and Britt EERLAND delivering convincing wins to establish control. Although Guo RUICHEN responded with a strong performance to keep the Spanish side in contention, Linz AG Froschberg held firm, with Ivana MALOBABIC securing the decisive third point to confirm progression.

With both legs ending 3-2, it was a close battle throughout, but Linz AG Froschberg handled the key moments better to secure their place in the final.

“I would say the start was crucial – the coach made a change in the line-up and that was very important for today. It felt like a chess game, and this time we made the right moves. Of course, we still had to go out there and give everything. This win gives us confidence for the final,” said Britt EERLAND.

Linz AG Froschberg – MIRÓ Ganxets Costa Durada 3-2

• Suthasini SAWETTABUT – Anastasia KOLISH 3-1 (9-11, 11-9, 11-5, 11-6)
• Ivana MALOBABIC – Guo RUICHEN 2-3 (9-11, 11-9, 7-11, 11-9, 5-6)
• Britt EERLAND – Andrea TODOROVIC 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-5)
• Suthasini SAWETTABUT – Guo RUICHEN 1-3 (13-11, 4-11, 8-11, 5-11)
• Ivana MALOBABIC – Anastasia KOLISH 3-1 (11-8, 6-11, 11-8, 12-10)**

Opening leg

MIRÓ Ganxets Costa Durada – Linz AG Froschberg 2-3

• Guo RUICHEN – Britt EERLAND 3-0 (11-9, 11-6, 11-9)
• Olga VOROBEVA – Suthasini SAWETTABUT 1-3 (9-11, 5-11, 11-8, 8-11)
• Anastasia KOLISH – Ivana MALOBABIC 2-3 (7-11, 11-7, 11-5, 6-11, 2-6)
• Guo RUICHEN – Suthasini SAWETTABUT 3-2 (5-11, 11-9, 11-3, 4-11, 6-3)
• Olga VOROBEVA – Britt EERLAND 1-3 (10-12, 9-11, 11-6, 9-11)

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[Milica Nikolic]

Five days of high-quality action came to an end at the JOOLA Europe Youth Series in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Europe’s brightest young talents delivered exciting matches and memorable performances across all categories.

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In the Under 15 Boys Singles, Nazar BAKIROV (AIN) overcame Alexander MALOV of Spain to take the title, while Hubert KWIECINSKI of Poland and Roger QUESADA of Spain shared bronze.

Poland celebrated gold in the Under 15 Boys Doubles, where Jakub TURECKI and Hubert KWIECINSKI defeated Nazar BAKIROV and Artem SAVELEV (AIN) in the final. Bronze medals went to Roger QUESADA of Spain and David TORO of Romania, as well as Sung Bing CHEN and Louis FEGERL of Austria.

In the Under 15 Girls Singles, Varvara TOLMACHEVA (AIN) prevailed over Alisa USMANOVA (AIN) in the final. Bronze medals were secured by Aleksandra NAWROCKA of Poland and Daria KHARLOVA (AIN).

The Under 15 Girls Doubles crown also went to AIN, with Amina ILIMBETOVA and Varvara TOLMACHEVA overcoming Daria KHARLOVA and Alisa USMANOVA in the final. Nadalia IONASCU and Kariss Yasmin SERBAN of Romania, alongside Anna WALTER of Germany and Lena PUZIO of Poland, finished with bronze.

Spain’s success was particularly evident in the Under 13 Girls events. Carmen GOMEZ and Lola URIA claimed gold in the doubles, ahead of Mia WU of Austria and Hanna KUFEL of Poland. Bronze medals were earned by Lejla BOTONJIC of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Martina GOLOSMANOVA of Bulgaria, as well as Meylin OSMANOVA and Maya TSANKOVA of Bulgaria.

In the Under 13 Girls Singles, an all-Spanish final saw Carmen GOMEZ take the title against Julia FERNANDEZ, with Derin MÜLAZIM of Turkey and Hanna KUFEL of Poland securing bronze.

Austria celebrated victory in the Under 13 Boys Singles, where Louis FEGERL defeated Dimitar DIMITROV of England in the final. Nicolae BUCUR of Moldova and Richard FEBER JR. of Czechia completed the podium.

The Under 13 Boys Doubles title went to Türkiye’s Emre BUCAK and Berk TURAN, who overcame Filip BEDNAR and Richard FEBER JR. of Czechia. Bronze medals were claimed by Dimitar DIMITROV and Malek SHAMAKH of England, as well as Nicolae BUCUR and Alex MITIC of Moldova.

Sarajevo once again proved a strong stage for the next generation, with five days of competition highlighting both individual excellence and the growing depth of talent across Europe.

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[Milica Nikolic]

Spanish Real Club Cajasur Priego TM confirmed their place in the ETTU Europe Cup Men final with a 3-1 win over French Lille Metropole TT in the second leg, completing a confident performance across both matches.

After the 3-0 victory away, the Spanish side came into the return leg with control of the tie and handled the situation calmly. Robert GARDOS turned the opening match around after dropping the first game, and Hampus SODERLUND followed with another strong win to put Priego in a very comfortable position.

Lille showed some resistance through Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA, who pulled one point back, but there was never a real shift in momentum. GARDOS stepped up once again in the fourth match and closed the tie with a composed straight-games win, sending Priego through to the final.

“I had a bit of a difficult start. Tom CLOSSET, even though he is still a junior, played very aggressively and at a high level. He had some really good points, but I stayed calm. I knew I could turn things around by changing the rhythm, and in the end I managed to do that.

Hampus SODERLUND played a great match against their number one, Romain BRARD, and that meant we were already in the final, which helped us relax a bit. Carlos MACHADO lost to Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA, but by the last match I felt comfortable. I received BRARD’s serves very well and was also happy with my own serve. Overall, my serve and receive game worked better today.

We are very happy to be in the final. We have raised the bar for our club’s history,” said Robert GARDOS.

Real Club Cajasur Priego TM – Lille Metropole TT 3-1

• Robert GARDOS – Tom CLOSSET 3-1 (8-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-8)
• Hampus SODERLUND – Romain BRARD 3-1 (11-6, 7-11, 11-3, 11-5)
• Carlos MACHADO – Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA 1-3 (11-6, 2-11, 7-11, 4-11)
• Robert GARDOS – Romain BRARD 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-6)

Opening leg

Lille Metropole TT – Real Club Cajasur Priego TM 0-3

• Romain BRARD – Hampus SODERLUND 1-3 (2-11, 10-12, 11-9, 10-12)
• Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA – Robert GARDOS 0-3 (6-11, 7-11, 10-12)
• Tom CLOSSET – Carlos MACHADO 2-3 (11-8, 5-11, 12-10, 10-12, 3-6)

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[Milica Nikolic]

C.D Indiana Games completed a perfect run at the ETTU Europe Trophy Grand Finals, overcoming last year’s runners-up STK Josip Kolumbo Niš 3-1 in the final to secure the title.

For the Serbian side, it was another painful finish at the final hurdle on home soil, despite a bright start. Chen SUN gave Josip Kolumbo the lead with a dominant opening win, raising hopes of going one better than last season. However, the Spanish side responded immediately and never looked back.

Haruna OJIO, Roxana ISTRATE and Marta PERALES GONZALEZ all delivered strong performances, turning the match around with three consecutive victories. OJIO once again proved to be the key player, sealing the title in the fourth match with a strong display under pressure.

Earlier in the semi-finals, STK Josip Kolumbo Niš secured their place in the final with a 3-1 win over CDTM Hujase Jaén. The decisive fourth match saw Chen SUN edge Margaryta PESOTSKA to confirm the victory.

C.D Indiana Games, meanwhile, advanced with a confident 3-1 success against Panathinaikos A.C. Roxana ISTRATE and Haruna OJIO set the tone with straight-games wins, and although Dina MESHREF kept Panathinaikos in contention, OJIO closed the tie to send her team into the final.

In the match for third place, Panathinaikos A.C. finished on a high note, defeating CDTM Hujase Jaén 3-0. Nikoleta STEFANOVA, Dina MESHREF and Aikaterini TOLIOU all delivered convincing victories to secure the win.

FINAL

STK Josip Kolumbo Niš – C.D Indiana Games 1-3

• Chen SUN – Marta PERALES GONZALEZ 3-0 (11-3, 11-6, 11-3)
• Maria DOLGIKH – Haruna OJIO 0-3 (7-11, 3-11, 7-11)
• Anna FEJOS – Roxana ISTRATE 0-3 (8-11, 8-11, 8-11)
• Chen SUN – Haruna OJIO 1-3 (11-5, 12-14, 5-11, 12-14)

MATCH FOR 3RD PLACE

CDTM Hujase Jaén – Panathinaikos A.C. 0-3

• Sara RAMIREZ – Nikoleta STEFANOVA 1-3 (8-11, 6-11, 11-8, 3-11)
• Paula BUENO – Dina MESHREF 0-3 (8-11, 8-11, 4-11)
• Margaryta PESOTSKA – Aikaterini TOLIOU 0-3 (0-11, 0-11, 0-11)

SEMI FINAL

CDTM Hujase Jaén – STK Josip Kolumbo Niš 1-3

• Margaryta PESOTSKA – Maria DOLGIKH 2-3 (11-8, 11-13, 11-8, 5-11, 4-6)
• Sara RAMIREZ – Chen SUN 0-3 (3-11, 6-11, 5-11)
• Sofia-Xuan ZHANG – Anna FEJOS 3-1 (12-10, 6-11, 11-5, 11-5)
• Margaryta PESOTSKA – Chen SUN 1-3 (9-11, 11-9, 13-15, 10-12)

Panathinaikos A.C. – C.D Indiana Games 1-3

• Nikoleta STEFANOVA – Roxana ISTRATE 0-3 (8-11, 8-11, 9-11)
• Aikaterini TOLIOU – Haruna OJIO 0-3 (6-11, 4-11, 9-11)
• Dina MESHREF – Diana CARO-ACCINO PEÑA 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-6)
• Nikoleta STEFANOVA – Haruna OJIO 0-3 (10-12, 5-11, 2-11)

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[Milica Nikolic]

Panathinaikos A.C. are back on top of the Men’s Europe Trophy Granf Final, lifting the title in Niš after a convincing 3-0 win over CTT Olot in the final. Serbia has once again proven to be a happy hunting ground for the Greek club, who also lifted the trophy in Beočin two years ago.

The final was closer than the scoreline suggests, with all three matches featuring tight moments, but Panathinaikos showed composure when it mattered most. Tamas LAKATOS edged a five-game battle in the opening match to give his team the lead, before Taehyun KIM extended the advantage with another strong performance.

The title was sealed by Konstantinos KONSTANTINOPOULOS, who came through a hard-fought encounter to confirm the victory and spark celebrations for Panathinaikos.

On their way to the final, CTT Olot impressed with a 3-1 semi-final win over TTC Radnički Beočin 1972. Rafael DE LAS HERAS set the tone early, and after Marko PETKOV briefly brought the Serbian side level, Damien PROVOST and DE LAS HERAS secured the win for the Spanish club.

Panathinaikos A.C. booked their place in the final with a 3-1 victory over UKS Piast Poprawa Ostrzeszów. Taehyun KIM dominated the opening match, while Tamas LAKATOS added a crucial second point. Adrian SPYCHALA kept the Polish side in contention, but KIM returned to seal the tie.

FINAL

CTT Olot – Panathinaikos A.C. 0-3

• Rafael DE LAS HERAS – Tamas LAKATOS 2-3 (11-9, 9-11, 8-11, 11-9, 2-6)
• Miguel PANTOJA – Taehyun KIM 1-3 (6-11, 8-11, 11-9, 10-12)
• Damien PROVOST – Konstantinos KONSTANTINOPOULOS 2-3 (4-11, 8-11, 11-2, 11-7, 2-6)

MATCH FOR 3rd PLACE

UKS Piast Poprawa Ostrzeszów – TTC Radnički Beočin 1972 3-0

• Michal BANKOSZ – Jovan JOCKOV 3-0 (11-2, 11-9, 11-8)
• Antoni WITKOWSKI – Marko PETKOV 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-6)
• Adrian SPYCHALA – Bojan CREPULJA 3-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-4)

SEMIFINAL

CTT Olot – TTC Radnički Beočin 1972 3-1

• Rafael DE LAS HERAS – Bojan CREPULJA 3-1 (11-6, 11-6, 9-11, 11-7)
• Miguel PANTOJA – Marko PETKOV 1-3 (9-11, 14-12, 7-11, 6-11)
• Damien PROVOST – Jovan JOCKOV 3-1 (11-5, 11-2, 8-11, 11-7)
• Rafael DE LAS HERAS – Marko PETKOV 3-0 (11-6, 11-6, 14-12)

Panathinaikos A.C. – UKS Piast Poprawa Ostrzeszów 3-1

• Taehyun KIM – Michal BANKOSZ 3-0 (11-8, 11-9, 11-8)
• Tamas LAKATOS – Antoni WITKOWSKI 3-1 (9-11, 11-2, 11-8, 11-6)
• Konstantinos KONSTANTINOPOULOS – Adrian SPYCHALA 2-3 (11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 8-11, 4-6)
• Taehyun KIM – Antoni WITKOWSKI 3-0 (11-9, 11-5, 13-11)

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[Milica Nikolic]

ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari booked their place in the ETTU Europe Cup Women final with a convincing 3-0 victory over SKST Plus Hodonin in the second leg, completing a successful semi-final campaign after their narrow 3-2 win away.

Back on home soil in Italy, Cagliari looked confident from the start. Tania PLAIAN opened the tie with a solid win against Marketa SEVCIKOVA, setting the tone early. MA Hengyu followed up with another important point, overcoming Karin GROFOVA in a tight match to put the hosts firmly in control.

With the momentum clearly on their side, Miriam CARNOVALE stepped in and finished the job in straight games against Ting Yao LIAO, sealing the team’s place in the final.

After a dramatic first leg, this time Cagliari kept things under control and didn’t leave any room for a comeback.

“It was an unexpected win because we didn’t have Elizabet with us, and in the first leg we only managed a very tough 3-2 victory. This time we were under pressure, but we never stopped believing in ourselves. Once again, our team spirit made the difference and we are very happy.

My match against the defender was very difficult, especially as I was quite tired after the past few days, but I stayed focused on every point and followed the coach’s advice. The second match, MA Hengyu against GROFOVA, was really an epic battle. MA played at a very high level with the right tactics, and honestly, we didn’t expect that win.

In the third match, Miriam CARNOVALE played extremely well and stayed fully focused on the game plan. I’m especially happy that she secured the point that took us into the final – we are best friends and we train together every day, also with MA Hengyu. It couldn’t have finished in a better way.

Looking ahead to the match against Linz, we expect a big fight. We know it will be very tough because they have a strong team. For now, we will take some time to rest and then prepare as well as possible for the final. We hope to win this trophy for the second time and we will give everything to achieve that.”

ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari – SKST Plus Hodonin 3-0

• Tania PLAIAN – Marketa SEVCIKOVA 3-1 (11-9, 9-11, 11-9, 11-3)
• MA Hengyu – Karin GROFOVA 3-1 (12-10, 11-5, 9-11, 14-12)
• Miriam CARNOVALE – Ting Yao LIAO 3-0 (15-13, 11-6, 11-3)

OPENING LEG

SKST Plus Hodonin – ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari 2-3

• Karin GROFOVA – Tania PLAIAN 3-1 (12-10, 9-11, 11-8, 11-6)
• Ting Yao LIAO – Elizabet ABRAAMIAN 1-3 (11-6, 10-12, 7-11, 4-11)
• Marketa SEVCIKOVA – MA Hengyu 1-3 (7-11, 11-9, 10-12, 9-11)
• Karin GROFOVA – Elizabet ABRAAMIAN 3-1 (11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-9)
• Ting Yao LIAO – Tania PLAIAN 2-3 (8-11, 7-11, 11-8, 11-7, 5-6)

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[Milica Nikolic]

SF SKK El Nino Praha confirmed their place in the ETTU Europe Cup Men final with a 3-1 victory over Roskilde Bordtennis BTK 61 in the second leg, backing up their strong performance from the opening match.

After securing a valuable away win in Denmark, the Czech side returned home knowing they were in a good position and they handled it with confidence. David REITSPIES got things going with a solid win over Jens LUNDQVIST, giving the host dream start, before Tomas KONECNY followed up with a dominant display against Tobias RASMUSSEN to put Praha firmly in control.

Roskilde showed some resistance, with Anders ERIKSSON beating Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA to keep their hopes alive, but the comeback never truly gained momentum. Martin SIP stepped in for the fourth match and delivered a convincing performance against Allan BENTSEN to seal the victory and send El Nino Praha through to the final.

“Our opponents changed the line-up for today’s match, but it didn’t surprise us. Once again, the first match was very important. David REITSPIES came back from 0-1 down to beat Jens LUNDQVIST, which gave us a strong start. Tomas KONECNY then delivered a really good performance against Tobias RASMUSSEN.

It’s a pity that Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA lost his match, but on the other hand I’m happy that our fourth player, Martin SIP, got the opportunity to play.

Just like last season, we have reached the final of the ETTU Europe Cup and the Czech Extraliga. Last year we lost both finals, so this time we are even more motivated to win, ideally both competitions. We believe we have a good chance, and we will go for it,” said coach Petr KAUCKY.

SF SKK El Nino Praha – Roskilde Bordtennis BTK 61 3-1

• David REITSPIES – Jens LUNDQVIST 3-1 (9-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-7)
• Tomas KONECNY – Tobias RASMUSSEN 3-0 (11-5, 11-3, 13-11)
• Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA – Anders ERIKSSON 1-3 (12-10, 7-11, 10-12, 6-11)
• Martin SIP – Allan BENTSEN 3-0 (12-10, 11-6, 11-4)

OPENING LEG

Roskilde Bordtennis BTK 61 – SF SKK El Nino Praha 1-3

• Jens LUNDQVIST – Tomas KONECNY 2-3 (11-8, 10-12, 7-11, 11-6, 1-6)
• Anders ERIKSSON – David REITSPIES 0-3 (7-11, 6-11, 10-12)
• Tobias RASMUSSEN – Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA 3-2 (8-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-9, 6-3)
• Jens LUNDQVIST – David REITSPIES 1-3 (10-12, 11-13, 11-5, 3-11)

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[Milica Nikolic]

The URC organised its second female-only webinar for umpires, bringing together women from across the table tennis community in a welcoming and supportive environment.

“The positive comments during the webinar, as well as the feedback received afterward, showed that female umpires truly value having a space for networking and sharing their stories and challenges. It was encouraging to see so many inspiring women come together and support one another,” said the organiser and moderator, on behalf of the URC, Jovana MILJKOVIĆ VLAŠKI.

The session featured inspiring contributions from four umpires – two highly experienced officials and two Gold Badge umpires – who shared their journeys across different levels of competition, from local events all the way to the Olympic Games. Over the course of two hours, a number of photos were also presented, sparking memories and reflections from their careers.

Ina JOSEPZONE, ETTU Vice President, highlighted the importance of the initiative:
“I was really glad to take part in the ETTU female-only webinar for umpires – it truly felt like an open ‘between us girls’ conversation. We discussed topics and challenges that are unique to women and often not spoken about in the presence of men. The presenters shared real-life situations and offered practical advice that can genuinely be useful in umpires’ work.”

Sonja GREFBERG, ETTU Vice President, also underlined the value of the session:
“I think the webinar was really nice and successful. It was especially appropriate and inspiring for younger umpires to hear about the experiences and thoughts of more experienced match officials.”

With more than 50 active participants, the feedback received was described as very encouraging. Many participants noted that the webinar was well organised and appreciated the opportunity to connect across generations, sharing both experiences and perspectives. One participant from North Macedonia particularly emphasised the importance of networking:

“I would like to thank the organizers for this webinar and for choosing such inspiring speakers. Each of them shared very interesting stories and presentations. However, the biggest impact on me came from Kerstin and Anja. Anja inspired me with her advice to always be ourselves, confident, and human. As for Kerstin, I met her in Bratislava in 2025 at the ETTU U21 Championship, where I already noticed her confidence, professionalism, and calmness. During this webinar, I was amazed by her inspiring journey – from a local umpire to a Gold Badge official. I would also like to thank the moderator for reminding us about the changes in HMO. I wish everyone many more competitions, more female umpires, and the opportunity to create new memories together.”

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