João GERALDO and Tatiana GARNOVA were crowned Portuguese national champions after defeating Marcos FREITAS and Matilde PINTO, respectively, in the finals held at the Pavilhão Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia.
GERALDO secured his third national title, adding to his previous victories in 2015 and 2021. GARNOVA claimed her second title, having also won in 2023.
In the doubles events, Tatiana GARNOVA and Júlia LEAL won the women’s doubles title, while Tiago LI and Rafael KONG claimed gold in the men’s doubles. In the mixed doubles, Gonçalo GOMES and Inês MATOS finished on top of the podium.
Reflecting on his performance, João GERALDO said:
“I am very happy with the victory. The final was a very high-level match. It was a very special win for me, especially because my whole family was here, including my six-month-old niece. It was a very tough match against Marcos, an athlete I admire and respect immensely. But in this match, I gave my best to win and come out on top, and I’m very happy with the result.”
Tatiana GARNOVA shared her thoughts on her achievement:
“I’m very happy to be the national champion for Portugal. This victory is the result of many years of hard work, and the trust and support of my team. Today I proved that I can handle pressure at the table. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and inspired me—this trophy is for you. There are still many goals ahead, and I’m ready for new challenges. Thank you!”
Men’s Singles Final
João GERALDO 4 – Marcos FREITAS 2 (11-9, 8-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-2)
Women’s Singles Final
Tatiana GARNOVA 4 – Matilde PINTO 1
Men’s Singles
- João GERALDO (Les Loups d’Angers TT, France)
- Marcos FREITAS (CD São Roque)
- Rafael KONG (CTM Mirandela)
- Gonçalo GOMES (CD 1.º Maio)
Women’s Singles
- Tatiana GARNOVA (GDCS Juncal)
- Matilde PINTO (Sporting CP)
- Júlia LEAL (GDCS Juncal)
- Inês MATOS (CTM Mirandela)
Women’s Doubles
- Tatiana GARNOVA and Júlia LEAL (GDCS Juncal)
- Matilde PINTO and Patrícia SANTOS (Sporting CP)
- Raquel MARTINS (U Sebastianense FC) and Olga CHRAMKO (ADC Ponta do Pargo)
- Beatriz PINTO and Paula PENEDO (Boa Hora FC)
Men’s Doubles
- Tiago LI (CD São Roque) and Rafael KONG (CTM Mirandela)
- João SILVA (U Sebastianense FC) and Hugo SANTOS (CP Alvito)
- Pedro BRANDÃO and João TEIXEIRA (NCR Valongo)
- Tiago OLHERO (CCR Arrabães) and Hugo PEREIRA (CTM Mirandela)
Mixed Doubles
- Gonçalo GOMES (CD 1.º Maio) and Inês MATOS (CTM Mirandela)
- Carlos GONÇALVES (CTM Vila Real) and Júlia LEAL (GDCS Juncal)
- Rafael KONG and Mariana Santa COMBA (CTM Mirandela)
- Tiago LI (CD São Roque) and Patrícia SANTOS (Sporting CP)
