The Latvian Table Tennis Federation, in collaboration with the European Table Tennis Union and NAAP successfully organized a two-day coaching seminar on September 26–27, 2025, at the Iecava Sports School “Dartija” Sports Hall in Iecava, Latvia. The seminar brought together 29 table tennis coaches from Latvia and Lithuania, who received valuable insights into training methods, multi-ball training, and strategies to optimize exercises for players of all levels. The sessions were led by Zvonimir KORENIC, a world-renowned coach with decades of international experience. His expertise in building national high-performance programs and developing elite athletes provided exceptional inspiration and guidance for the participants. Тhe seminar offered a unique opportunity for local coaches to learn directly from one of the sport’s most respected professionals. “Events like this strengthen our coaching community and help us elevate the next generation of athletes,” said ETTU Vice President and President of the Latvian Table Tennis Federation Ina JOZEPSONE. The LTTF expressed its gratitude to the ETTU for supporting the event and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing table tennis development throughout the region.
Europe Youth Top 10 Returns to Tours
After a three-year break, the Europe Youth Top 10 is set to make its long-awaited return to Palais des Sports de Tours, France. Scheduled for 2025, this youth event promises an exciting show of the Continent’s most talented young table tennis players in the Under 15 and Under 19 categories, both girls and boys. This will mark the fifth time that Tours has hosted the competition, following successful editions in 2000, 2014, 2021, and 2022. The event has become a key milestone in the European youth calendar, offering a unique round-robin format that guarantees high-level action from start to finish. Event Highlights The event is co-organised by 4S Tours and the CVL League, whose shared passion and commitment ensure a professional and welcoming atmosphere for all participants and guests. “As organisers, we bring the same determination and enthusiasm as we did on day one,” said the local organising team. “It’s our pleasure to once again welcome Europe’s finest young athletes to Tours.”
