The international Eurotalents Selection Camp I, for boys and girls born in 2013 or later, successfully concluded at the National Training Center in Havířov, held from April 24 to May 2, 2025. The camp welcomed a total of twenty-three boys and fourteen girls from fourteen European countries, with sixty-three participants including players and coaches. The camp’s primary aim was to identify the most promising talents to be included in the EUROTALENTS PROGRAM for 2026, with five boys and five girls selected for further development opportunities. These selected players are also invited to attend the ITTF Europe Hopes Week, scheduled for 24–30 June 2025 in Vilanova de Gaia, Portugal, with all accommodation costs covered. The camp was led by Renáta ŠTRBÍKOVÁ as head coach, assisted by Marek ČIHÁK and Radek KOŠŤÁL. Fitness sessions were conducted by Patrik KAIZAR, while Croatian coach Zvonimir KORENIC represented the ETTU. Nearly twenty national coaches were also present, contributing to the intensive evaluation and development process. Selected Players GirlsThe following five girls were selected based on their performance and potential: BoysThe following five boys have been selected: More pictures here.
Record-breaking media growth for CCB Europe Top 16 Cup
The 2025 edition of the CCB Europe Top 16 Cup in Montreux marked a new high for European Table Tennis, with exceptional growth in media reach across TV, OTT and social media, with the event reaching over 91.4 million on all platforms – a 136% increase from 2024. Television coverage played a major role, with broadcasting time rising by 554% and the number of hours aired expanding notably, proving the increased interest in European table tennis from major broadcasters. Powerhouse channels such as Eurosport and other top-tier European broadcasters led the rankings and captured new audiences across the continent. OTT platforms continued to drive global accessibility to European table tennis. One example of this is the agreement between ETTU and All Women’s Sports Network (ASWN), which amplified visibility for women’s matches and reinforced the commitment to gender equality in the sport. This agreement was an important step towards increasing ETTU’s international exposure, as was the collaboration with one of China’s leading social media platforms, Douyin, which streamed the tournament live. This resulted in a remarkable 400,000 live viewers and 4 million views throughout the event, establishing European Table Tennis as a truly international phenomenon. On the social media front, overall reach doubled compared to the previous year, reaching 70.99 million. As part of the enhanced digital strategy, YouTube was introduced as a new addition to ETTU’s digital presence, already generating 7.5 million impressions, 886.7K views, and 51.4K hours of watch time. With rising numbers across all metrics, strategic partnerships across the globe, and a strong focus on inclusivity, the 2025 CCB Europe Top 16 Cup didn’t just break records; it also redefined the strength of European table tennis on the world stage.
TalTech Spordiklubi Triumphs in Both Men’s and Women’s Categories at Estonia
TalTech Spordiklubi achieved remarkable success in both the men’s and women’s categories at the Estonian Team Championships. The 2024/2025 Estonian Team Championships League concluded with an exhilarating final held at the TalTech University Sports Center on May 3. In the men’s competition, TalTech Spordiklubi clinched the national title with a convincing 4-1 victory over Viimsi PINX in the final. Representing TalTech Spordiklubi throughout the season were Vallot VAINULA, Madis MOOS, Stanislav STROGOV, Andrei MALTIZOV, Samuli SOINE, and Tomasz LEWANDOWSKI. In the bronze medal match, Viimsi LTK/EM-SERV edged out Tartu SS Kalev with a narrow 4-3 win. Other strong contenders in this year’s championship included FORUS Maardu LTK, Sakala LTK, SPINMASTER, and Kalev/Radiaatorikeskus. In the Women’s Gold League, TalTech Spordiklubi also emerged as champions, overcoming the TalTech II women’s team 4-2 in the final. The bronze medal went to the Maardu women’s team, who delivered a dominant 4-0 performance against the Kalev LTK representative team. The TalTech Spordiklubi women’s squad was represented during the season by Airi AVAMERI, Reelica HANSON, Annigrete SUIMETS, Sirli Roosve, Raili NURGA, and Agata ZAKRZEWSKA.
