The free day at the European Veterans Table Tennis Championships offered a welcome break for over 5,000 guests and participants gathered in Novi Sad, giving them the opportunity to step away from top-level table tennis and explore the beauty of the city—or in some cases, even make a quick trip to Belgrade. The evening program reached its peak with a gala night at Barutana, located on the slopes of Fruška Gora. The atmosphere was festive and unforgettable, bringing together a host of distinguished guests. Among those in attendance were ETTU President Pedro MOURA and ITTF President Petra SÖRLING, Vice President Francophonie Pongiste Internationale Beatrice ROMANESCU, along with table tennis legends, ETTU Vice-President Zoran PRIMORAC, Aleksandar KARAKAŠEVIĆ and Slobodan GRUJIĆ. Also present were Provincial Secretary for Sports and Youth Dane BASTA, General Director of the Novi Sad Fair Slobodan CVETKOVIĆ, City Council Member for Sports Tatjana MEDVED, Deputy Mayor Danijela ANDRIĆ, and City Council Member for Culture Maja ČEREMIDŽIĆ. “I am delighted to be back in Novi Sad for the biggest ETTU competition, the European Veterans Championships. Approximately 3 months ago I was here on an official visit, following the change of leadership of the Serbian Table Tennis Federation. To see the event going on in full steam and all the smiling faces around … what an amazing work by the Local Organizing Committee! I wish to congratulate the Serbian Table Tennis Federation and all Serbian Table Tennis community for this magnificent achievement. It has been a long way since these championships were awarded to Serbia but finally it is happening on a very high standards. We are all with a huge feeling of proudness,” said ETTU President MOURA. The audience was addressed by Championship Manager Dan FRACILE, while President of the Table Tennis Association of Serbia Predrag NIČIĆ presented plaques and certificates of appreciation to deserving individuals and partners. The evening was further enhanced by a musical performance—Senka Soldatović & Trio Midnight, accompanied by talented violinist Lana Zorjan, captivated the audience with their artistry and left a lasting impression on all those present. PHOTOS by Studio VUJCIN
