The draws for the Champions Leagues and Europe Cups will be held in the ETTU office today Thursday 4th August starting at 1715 CEST. Watch it live on ETTU Facebook We will draw in the following order: Europe Cup women stage 1 Champions League women stage 1 Champions League women stage 2 Europe Cup men stage 1 Champions League men stage 1 Champions League men stage 2
The draws for the Champions Leagues and Europe Cups live today
The draws for the Champions Leagues and Europe Cups will be held in the ETTU office today Thursday 4th August starting at 1715 CEST. Watch it live on ETTU Facebook We will draw in the following order: Europe Cup women stage 1 Champions League women stage 1 Champions League women stage 2 Europe Cup men stage 1 Champions League men stage 1 Champions League men stage 2
GAUZY: I’m aiming to come back on top – Munich could be the stepping stone
European vice-champion from Budapest 2016 Simon GAUZY of France will play at the European Championships in Munich next week. GAUZY was playing in Budapest at the WTT Champions European Summer Series 2022. He reached the Round of 16 but he has mixed feelings after the tournament. “I played in Hungary and it performance with the many ups and downs. I just came back from Covid and had only three days to practice and my condition was not at the best. But there was some good things and worse things ” said GAUZY. Will you have some more tournaments before the start of European Championships in Munich? “No I commenced the preparation for Munich and I will not play anywhere before the Championships. We will have a small camp here in Ochsenhausen during Tunisian WTT and then LEBRUN’S brother will join are to finalise the preparation.” There are no big names missing at the list for Munich the competition will be fierce. Where you see yourself in that run? What is your goal for EC? “European level is extremely high players are tough to beat from 1st round. However I am aiming high do not know what high means but high ” GAUZY was honest. Who is currently in top shape in Europe who you see the challengers in Munich who is the top threat? “Definitely players like Truls MOREGARDH Patrick FRANZISKA Darko JORGIC Dima OVTCHAROV QIU Dang are the best right now but so many are able to beat them. It would be great to be part of that group.”. You have been at the medal rostrum at the Europeans can you compare current shape and state of mind and the one you had before Budapest? And of course can you compare European scene now and the one that was in 2016? “In 2016 I was younger I and everyone around had less expectation. I was playing one my best level to get to the final. Right now I’m not in the best 8 in the ranking but I’m aiming to be back. Maybe in Munich? The level of play is constantly increasing. Players are investing in their project more and more. Level is always going higher but that’s so good for Europe and table tennis in general.”
GAUZY: I’m aiming to come back on top – Munich could be the stepping stone
European vice-champion from Budapest 2016 Simon GAUZY of France will play at the European Championships in Munich next week. GAUZY was playing in Budapest at the WTT Champions European Summer Series 2022. He reached the Round of 16 but he has mixed feelings after the tournament. “I played in Hungary and it performance with the many ups and downs. I just came back from Covid and had only three days to practice and my condition was not at the best. But there was some good things and worse things ” said GAUZY. Will you have some more tournaments before the start of European Championships in Munich? “No I commenced the preparation for Munich and I will not play anywhere before the Championships. We will have a small camp here in Ochsenhausen during Tunisian WTT and then LEBRUN’S brother will join are to finalise the preparation.” There are no big names missing at the list for Munich the competition will be fierce. Where you see yourself in that run? What is your goal for EC? “European level is extremely high players are tough to beat from 1st round. However I am aiming high do not know what high means but high ” GAUZY was honest. Who is currently in top shape in Europe who you see the challengers in Munich who is the top threat? “Definitely players like Truls MOREGARDH Patrick FRANZISKA Darko JORGIC Dima OVTCHAROV QIU Dang are the best right now but so many are able to beat them. It would be great to be part of that group.”. You have been at the medal rostrum at the Europeans can you compare current shape and state of mind and the one you had before Budapest? And of course can you compare European scene now and the one that was in 2016? “In 2016 I was younger I and everyone around had less expectation. I was playing one my best level to get to the final. Right now I’m not in the best 8 in the ranking but I’m aiming to be back. Maybe in Munich? The level of play is constantly increasing. Players are investing in their project more and more. Level is always going higher but that’s so good for Europe and table tennis in general.”
GAUZY: I’m aiming to come back on top – Munich could be the stepping stone
European vice-champion from Budapest 2016 Simon GAUZY of France will play at the European Championships in Munich next week. GAUZY was playing in Budapest at the WTT Champions European Summer Series 2022. He reached the Round of 16 but he has mixed feelings after the tournament. “I played in Hungary and it performance with the many ups and downs. I just came back from Covid and had only three days to practice and my condition was not at the best. But there was some good things and worse things ” said GAUZY. Will you have some more tournaments before the start of European Championships in Munich? “No I commenced the preparation for Munich and I will not play anywhere before the Championships. We will have a small camp here in Ochsenhausen during Tunisian WTT and then LEBRUN’S brother will join are to finalise the preparation.” There are no big names missing at the list for Munich the competition will be fierce. Where you see yourself in that run? What is your goal for EC? “European level is extremely high players are tough to beat from 1st round. However I am aiming high do not know what high means but high ” GAUZY was honest. Who is currently in top shape in Europe who you see the challengers in Munich who is the top threat? “Definitely players like Truls MOREGARDH Patrick FRANZISKA Darko JORGIC Dima OVTCHAROV QIU Dang are the best right now but so many are able to beat them. It would be great to be part of that group.”. You have been at the medal rostrum at the Europeans can you compare current shape and state of mind and the one you had before Budapest? And of course can you compare European scene now and the one that was in 2016? “In 2016 I was younger I and everyone around had less expectation. I was playing one my best level to get to the final. Right now I’m not in the best 8 in the ranking but I’m aiming to be back. Maybe in Munich? The level of play is constantly increasing. Players are investing in their project more and more. Level is always going higher but that’s so good for Europe and table tennis in general.”
ETTU remains committed to supporting the Ukraine table tennis community
Today ETTU launched the Crowdfunding Campaign to give support to the Ukraine table tennis community. The campaign was preceded by a message from ETTU Acting President Pedro MOURA to ETTU family. “Dear friends I hope this finds you in good health. As you know the ETTU remains committed to supporting the Ukraine table tennis community. We continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and hope for a resolution to this terrible war. During these very difficult times we recognise that sport is not the first priority for Ukraine; however we have a duty to help the Ukrainian table tennis community as much as we can. Since the outbreak of the war the ETTU has provided its full support to Ukrainian table tennis including free hospitality and participation of the whole Ukrainian team at the European Youth Championships and free hospitality for seven players and a coach at the Eurotalents Development Camp. We are also very grateful to the Swaythling Club for their sponsorship of the Ukrainian team at the U13 Challenge and the many National Associations that have offered their support. We will continue to support the participation of the Ukrainian team at future events and with that in mind we have set up a crowdfunding page to raise much needed funds for Ukrainian athletes. All of the funds raised will go directly to supporting the athletes to be able to compete in international ETTU events this year and into 2023. ETTU has open a special bank account to receive all contributions and in line with good governance the fund and its distribution will be audited by the ETTU’s third party auditors. We have set a target of €100 000 which we have calculated will ensure the athletes can compete across all ETTU international events until the end of next year and will also contribute towards their participation in ETTU development camps. You can donate to the fund by clicking on the following link: https://donorbox.org/table-tennis-first We hope with the support of the European table tennis family we will be able to reach this target. The crowdfunding page will be closed once the target is reached. We thank you in advance for any contribution you may be able to make. Yours sincerely Pedro Moura Acting President of ETTU”
ETTU remains committed to supporting the Ukraine table tennis community
Today ETTU launched the Crowdfunding Campaign to give support to the Ukraine table tennis community. The campaign was preceded by a message from ETTU Acting President Pedro MOURA to ETTU family. “Dear friends I hope this finds you in good health. As you know the ETTU remains committed to supporting the Ukraine table tennis community. We continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and hope for a resolution to this terrible war. During these very difficult times we recognise that sport is not the first priority for Ukraine; however we have a duty to help the Ukrainian table tennis community as much as we can. Since the outbreak of the war the ETTU has provided its full support to Ukrainian table tennis including free hospitality and participation of the whole Ukrainian team at the European Youth Championships and free hospitality for seven players and a coach at the Eurotalents Development Camp. We are also very grateful to the Swaythling Club for their sponsorship of the Ukrainian team at the U13 Challenge and the many National Associations that have offered their support. We will continue to support the participation of the Ukrainian team at future events and with that in mind we have set up a crowdfunding page to raise much needed funds for Ukrainian athletes. All of the funds raised will go directly to supporting the athletes to be able to compete in international ETTU events this year and into 2023. ETTU has open a special bank account to receive all contributions and in line with good governance the fund and its distribution will be audited by the ETTU’s third party auditors. We have set a target of €100 000 which we have calculated will ensure the athletes can compete across all ETTU international events until the end of next year and will also contribute towards their participation in ETTU development camps. You can donate to the fund by clicking on the following link: https://donorbox.org/table-tennis-first We hope with the support of the European table tennis family we will be able to reach this target. The crowdfunding page will be closed once the target is reached. We thank you in advance for any contribution you may be able to make. Yours sincerely Pedro Moura Acting President of ETTU”
ETTU remains committed to supporting the Ukraine table tennis community
Today ETTU launched the Crowdfunding Campaign to give support to the Ukraine table tennis community. The campaign was preceded by a message from ETTU Acting President Pedro MOURA to ETTU family. “Dear friends I hope this finds you in good health. As you know the ETTU remains committed to supporting the Ukraine table tennis community. We continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and hope for a resolution to this terrible war. During these very difficult times we recognise that sport is not the first priority for Ukraine; however we have a duty to help the Ukrainian table tennis community as much as we can. Since the outbreak of the war the ETTU has provided its full support to Ukrainian table tennis including free hospitality and participation of the whole Ukrainian team at the European Youth Championships and free hospitality for seven players and a coach at the Eurotalents Development Camp. We are also very grateful to the Swaythling Club for their sponsorship of the Ukrainian team at the U13 Challenge and the many National Associations that have offered their support. We will continue to support the participation of the Ukrainian team at future events and with that in mind we have set up a crowdfunding page to raise much needed funds for Ukrainian athletes. All of the funds raised will go directly to supporting the athletes to be able to compete in international ETTU events this year and into 2023. ETTU has open a special bank account to receive all contributions and in line with good governance the fund and its distribution will be audited by the ETTU’s third party auditors. We have set a target of €100 000 which we have calculated will ensure the athletes can compete across all ETTU international events until the end of next year and will also contribute towards their participation in ETTU development camps. You can donate to the fund by clicking on the following link: https://donorbox.org/table-tennis-first We hope with the support of the European table tennis family we will be able to reach this target. The crowdfunding page will be closed once the target is reached. We thank you in advance for any contribution you may be able to make. Yours sincerely Pedro Moura Acting President of ETTU”
England moved into the men’s team semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games
England moved smoothly into the men’s team semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games with a victory over Cyprus. Cyprus had earned their place in the last eight as runners-up in the group won by Nigeria having beaten Ghana and South Africa. Afterwards PITCHFORD said: “I knew Marios YIANGOU could play. I knew I had to be ready and I was I played one of the best matches I’ve played for a long time. I was focused I was playing well and I didn’t give him a chance as I knew he would take it if I did. England will face Singapore who was 3-0 winners over Canada. “It is probably another step up so we need to be ready again. They are all good players and have a strong doubles pair. We need to get the first point on the board and put them under pressure. They are a bit more inexperienced than us so if we can capitalise on that and put them under pressure from the start we stand a good chance.” In Women’s semi final Wales lost to Malaysia 2:3. England – Cyprus 3-0 Tom JARVIS Paul DRINKHALL – Christos SAVVA Sharpel ELIA 3-0 (12-10 11-3 11-2) Liam PITCHFORD – Marios YIANGOU 3-0 (11-5 11-3 11-6) Paul DRINKHALL – Sharpel ELIA 3-0 (11-6 11-8 11-4) Wales – Malaysia 2-3 Chloe Anna THOMAS WU ZHANG Anna HURSEY – Ying HO Karen LYNEMAS 0:3 (7-11 5-11 5-11) Charlotte CAREY – Li Sian Alice CHANG 3-2 (7-11 11-8 11-7 7-11 11-7) Anna HURSEY – Karen LYNEMAS 3-1 (11-6 m 11-9 11-13 11-9) Chloe Anna THOMAS WU ZHANG – Li Sian Alice CHANG 0-3 (3-11 11-13 5-11) Charlotte CAREY – Ying HO 2-3 (11-7 9-11 12-10 7-11 8-11)
England moved into the men’s team semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games
England moved smoothly into the men’s team semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games with a victory over Cyprus. Cyprus had earned their place in the last eight as runners-up in the group won by Nigeria having beaten Ghana and South Africa. Afterwards PITCHFORD said: “I knew Marios YIANGOU could play. I knew I had to be ready and I was I played one of the best matches I’ve played for a long time. I was focused I was playing well and I didn’t give him a chance as I knew he would take it if I did. England will face Singapore who was 3-0 winners over Canada. “It is probably another step up so we need to be ready again. They are all good players and have a strong doubles pair. We need to get the first point on the board and put them under pressure. They are a bit more inexperienced than us so if we can capitalise on that and put them under pressure from the start we stand a good chance.” In Women’s semi final Wales lost to Malaysia 2:3. England – Cyprus 3-0 Tom JARVIS Paul DRINKHALL – Christos SAVVA Sharpel ELIA 3-0 (12-10 11-3 11-2) Liam PITCHFORD – Marios YIANGOU 3-0 (11-5 11-3 11-6) Paul DRINKHALL – Sharpel ELIA 3-0 (11-6 11-8 11-4) Wales – Malaysia 2-3 Chloe Anna THOMAS WU ZHANG Anna HURSEY – Ying HO Karen LYNEMAS 0:3 (7-11 5-11 5-11) Charlotte CAREY – Li Sian Alice CHANG 3-2 (7-11 11-8 11-7 7-11 11-7) Anna HURSEY – Karen LYNEMAS 3-1 (11-6 m 11-9 11-13 11-9) Chloe Anna THOMAS WU ZHANG – Li Sian Alice CHANG 0-3 (3-11 11-13 5-11) Charlotte CAREY – Ying HO 2-3 (11-7 9-11 12-10 7-11 8-11)
