Linz AG Froschberg claimed the national double. Just nine days after lifting the national cup, the Linz team also triumphed in the Bundesliga final, defeating hosts Kufstein with a commanding 4–0 victory. “Today I’m really satisfied. I played well, and we handled the pressure. I’m happy to have played a few matches in the Bundesliga and the Cup. Next year, I hope to get more appearances, especially looking toward the Champions League,” beamed Linz AG Froschberg star Britt EERLAND after her clear 3–0 win against Danielle Florence KELLY. Earlier, Ivana MALOBABIC had put Linz in the lead with a 3–1 win over SU Pei-Ling. Suthasini SAWETTABUT then extended the visitors’ advantage with an impressive 3–1 win over Arantxa COSSIO. “Sawettabut delivered a top-class match against Cossio. The wonderful crowd enjoyed a great show in Kufstein,” said Linz AG head Günther RENNER, impressed by the final and the atmosphere. The two-time Champions League winners then sealed the title with a 3–1 doubles win by Suthasini SAWETTABUT/Ivana MALOBABIC, wrapping up the match at 4–0 and securing their tenth consecutive national title. It marked the 24th league championship overall for the Linz club. Despite the defeat, Kufstein club president Hermann MOSER was pleased: “We were very nervous, but we had our chances in three of the four matches. We knew we were the clear underdogs. Still, we’re celebrating the first runner-up title in our club’s history.” Women’s Bundesliga Final Final in Kufstein: Sparkasse Kufstein – Linz AG Froschberg 0:4
Istanbul Hosts Under 23 Para Table Tennis Development Camp in June
The European Table Tennis Union, empowered by the ITTF, is set to organize the Under 23 Para Table Tennis Development Camp from June 23rd to 28th, 2025, in Istanbul, Türkiye. The camp, open to young para athletes across Europe, will take place at the Cebeci Sports Complex, with accommodation provided at the WandaVista Hotel, a five-star facility located in Mahmutbey, Istanbul. The venue and hotel are approximately 10 kilometers apart, with an average travel time of 15 minutes. To encourage broad participation, ETTU will cover full accommodation costs for one U-23 player per association, including transportation from and to Istanbul Airport. Associations may register an unlimited number of players, with additional participants (players, coaches, or accompanying persons) paying a daily fee. Players under 18 must be accompanied by a coach, while those aged 18 and above are strongly encouraged to attend with one. A coaches’ meeting will be held on arrival day, June 23, with the exact time to be confirmed. The coaching team will include ETTU’s appointed Head Coach (to be announced) and Uğur AKSOY. The deadline for entries is May 23, 2025, and should be sent to Ana IVOŠEVIĆ (ana.ivosevic@ettu.org) and Tahsin ERGÜL (tahsinergul@evoq.com.tr). For visa support, Taylan ADIMAN (turkishtabletennis@gmail.com) is the designated contact person. Cancellations without penalty are accepted until June 13, 2025; after that date, a full cancellation fee will apply.
