Turkey’s city Kirklareli from May 6th to May 12th will host 1st International camp and tournament for cadets, juniors and veterans. Click here to visualize the official poster “Kırklareli, the city close to Bulgarian border and Istanbul will host a , Turkey’s city Kirklareli from May 6th to May 12th will host 1st International camp and tournament for cadets, juniors and veterans. Click here to visualize the official poster “Kırklareli, the city close to Bulgarian border and Istanbul will host a huge event, an international table tennis tournament and camp…Kırklareli is the city that loves table tennis and has good conditions to enjoy the love of table tennis with accomodation, training halls and interesting tourist locations…If you don’t want to miss the chance to participate this tournament, please contact to crisansamet@hotmail.com or polatsoner@hotmail.com,” stated on behalf of organizers Samet POLAT.
Austria beat Korea in Guangzhou
It was success for the top four seeds, as matters commenced in the Men’s event at the Times Property World Team Classic in Guangzhou. No great problems for China, Korea and Japan but for Germany, the second seeds, there was a real scare. They were extende, It was success for the top four seeds, as matters commenced in the Men’s event at the Times Property World Team Classic in Guangzhou. No great problems for China, Korea and Japan but for Germany, the second seeds, there was a real scare. They were extended the full five match distance by a determined Brazilian trio formed by Thiago MONTEIRO, Casuo MATSUMOTO and Gustavo TSUBOI with Bastian STEGER eventually emerging as the European country’s saviour. He beat Cazuo MATSUMOTO in the second match of the contest, before in the concluding contest of the duel, winning a tension packed encounter in opposition to Thiago MONTEIRO. Following the success recorded in the opening match of the contest by Bastian STEGER over Cazuo MATSUMOTO, Patrick BAUM overcame Gustavo TSUBOI before Brazil responded. Thiago MONTEIRO and Gustavo TSUBOI beat Patrick BAUM and Patrick FRANZISKA before Cazuo MATSUMOTO levelled matters by overcoming Patrick FRANZISKA to set the scene for Bastian STEGER to emerge the hero. Austria produced the big upset in the opening round. Occupying the fifth seeded position in the draw they overcame Korea, the third seeds, by three matches to one with Robert GARDOS the backbone of victory. He beat the athletic LEE Sangsu in the second match of the fixture in a full distance five games duel before partnering Daniel HABESOHN to doubles success over JUNG Youngsik and SEO Hyudeok. The one remaining success came from Stefan FEGERL in the concluding match of the fixture. He overcame JUNG Younsik in four games. In Women’s Teams Event Singapore overcame Poland, whilst Japan defeated Germany. Mainstay of the Singapore success was FENG Tianwei; she beat both Magdalena SZCZERKOWSKA and Katarzyna GRZYBOWSKA with the one remaining win coming from YU Mengyu over Natalia PARTYKA. The one success for Poland came in the doubles with Katarzyna GRZYBOWSKA and Magdalena SZCZERKOWSKA beating Isabelle Siyun LI and YU Mengyu. Meanwhile, for Japan it was very much a team effort in their win over Germany. Ai FUKUHARA suffered defeat in her opening match against Kristin SILBEREISEN before Kasumi ISHIKAWA turned the tables. She beat WU Jiaduo before partnering Sayaka Hirano to success over Petrissa SOLJA and Kristin SILBEREISEN. The fixture concluded with Ai FUKUHARA accounting for Petrissa SOLJA; she won in four games.
Chartres to extend historical moment
French champion Chartres ASTT is preparing for its second European final in three consecutive seasons. After 2010/2011 ETTU Cup title and 2011/2012 Men’s European Champions League semis, this time they play in MECL final against reigning champion Fakel Ga, French champion Chartres ASTT is preparing for its second European final in three consecutive seasons. After 2010/2011 ETTU Cup title and 2011/2012 Men’s European Champions League semis, this time they play in MECL final against reigning champion Fakel Gazproma Orenburg (1st leg April 12-15th, rematch April 26-29th). Semi final success against ten times champion of Old Continent, Borussia Düsseldorf considers as the biggest success ever in Chartres` history. Confirmation comes from its president Loic BREHU: “Our qualification in MECL final last Friday at Düsseldorf has been an historical moment for the club. This feeling is shared by everyone in the club, by the coach, players and me personally”. Singaporean GAO Ning (world’s no. 14) has been provided big advantage after first leg (3:1, 11:5 in sets) winning 3:0 both his games (Patrick BAUM and Timo BOLL). Loic BREHU stressed importance of that. “The advantage from Chartres` game has been a key for our victory, but in fact we feared from the 2nd leg at Düsseldorf. We also want to thank the German spectators, Borussia`s team and staff, who has shown a real sporting spirit to us during that evening, first time for us at that level”. Chartres showed last year that it has capacity to beat Orenburg. In 2011/2012 semi final, Russian team won 1st away leg 3:2, but in returning game French side led 2:0. Par GERELL beat Dimitrij OVTCHAROV, GAO Ning overcame Vladimir SAMSONOV (both matches in five sets) so Robert GARDOS found himself just one set to close the clash. But Alexey SMIRNOV prevented him and Russians managed to won again 3:2, securing the final. “Orenburg appears as the favorite. Last year, in the semi final, we already met them; the result was quite tight. We will do our best to use our chances for the finale”, says Loic BREHU. Chartres has a chance to be first European champion from France since Caen beat Borussia in 1998/1999. Other aim of this club is to defend the national title. First rival on that way is recent MECL semi finalist Pontoise. They will meet in Round 15, on April 2nd (20h00) at Pontoise.
Germany and Sweden in same group in Guangzhou
World Team Classic, to be staged in the Chinese city of Guangzhou from Thursday to Sunday will gather 24 teams in Men’s and Women’s Event. Europe will have three represents in Men’s and three in Women’s Event. Timo BOLL and Dimitrij OVTCHAROV have both wi, World Team Classic, to be staged in the Chinese city of Guangzhou from Thursday to Sunday will gather 24 teams in Men’s and Women’s Event. Europe will have three represents in Men’s and three in Women’s Event. Timo BOLL and Dimitrij OVTCHAROV have both withdrawn from the Germany Team, so Bastian STEGER, Patrick BAUM and Patrick FRANZISKA now form the German outfit. They will play in the same Group as Sweden, the team who also had to go through changes. Fabian AKERSTRÖM replaces Pär GERELL and lines up alongside Jens LUNDQVIST, Kristian KARLSSON and Mattias KARLSSON. Third team in the Group B is Brazil. Third European team is Austria. CHEN Weixing, Robert GARDOS, Daniel HABESOHN and Stefan FEGERL will face challenge from the adversaries coming from Korea Republic and United States. Seeded no. 6 Germany, bronze medalists in the Women’s event at the LIEBHERR World Team Championships in Moscow in 2011, will be the best ranked European team in Guangzhou. Irene IVANCAN and Petrissa SOLJA will join WU Jiaduo and Kristin SILBEREISEN One place below is Netherlands led by new coach – Elena TIMINA. LI Jiao, winner of the Women’s Singles title at the European Championships in both 2007 in Belgrade and in 2011, will be on duty. She lines up alongside Linda CREEMERS and Britt EERLAND. Natalia PARTYKA, Katarzyna GRZYBOWSKA and Magdalena SZCZERKOWSKA will play for Poland. Netherlands is in the Group A with China and USA, Poland is in Group B with Singapore and Australia, whilst Germany is with Japan and Brazil.
Record number of participants in Bremen!
The organizers of the European Veterans Championships in Bremen in May reached their first goal: They broke the participants’ record of the past editions of European Veterans Championships. The latest record was set at the 2011 EVC in Liberec, Czech Repub, The organizers of the European Veterans Championships in Bremen in May reached their first goal: They broke the participants’ record of the past editions of European Veterans Championships. The latest record was set at the 2011 EVC in Liberec, Czech Republic, with nearly 2,500 registered men and women over 40 years. From 27 May to 1 June there will be 2.834 players from 40 countries at the ÖVB Arena Bremen, from A to W, Azerbaijan to Wales. As expected, the biggest number of players comes from Germany as the host nation, followed by Sweden (146) and Russia (134). From five countries “lone wolves” will participate: Azerbaijan (men, over 60), Israel (men, over 40), Portugal (men, over 60), Montenegro and Serbia (both men, over 65). The deadline for registration expired on Tuesday, selecting a doubles partner is still possible until 27 April. The lists of participants are now online: http://www.tt-em.com/en/Participants-Doubles/ “The infrastructure in Bremen is perfect: The ÖVB Arena enables us to host the complete sports part under one umbrella including recreation area, catering and farewell party. Most of the hotels are located within walking distance”, says Matthias VATHEUER, Secretary General of the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB). “Like the 2006 World Veterans Championships in Bremen also the EVC will entice many visitors to come to Bremen. The Free Hanseatic City is very attractive in terms of tourism too.” Next to the 2006 World Veterans Championships, the international table tennis scene gathered for the World Team Championships in Bremen in the same year, as well as for the 2000 European Championships and so far five times for the German Open. “We are very pleased that the DTTB, our long-term and reliable partners, once again chose our venue for this big and outstanding tournament”, says Peter RENGEL, head of the ÖVB Arena. “Such events are a win-win situation for both, us and the DTTB.” Many prominent names are on the list of participants. Germany’s formal national team players Olga NEMES, Jing Tian-Zörner, Edit WETZEL and Jutta TRAPP, the multiple medallist at World Championships in the 1940s and 1950s, Eliska KREJKOVA form Czech Republic, as well as the 1989 World Doubles Champion, Steffen FETZNER, the six-times German Singles Champions Georg BÖHM, Sweden’s four-times World Champion Mikael APPELGREN and the bronze medallist at World Championships in Doubles, Dmitrij MAZUNOV from Russia.
Cetinje calls youngster to EUROKIDS camp
The Montenegro Table Tennis Association supported by the ETTU, and sponsored by Tibhar will be the host of another EUROKIDS camp. At Montenegro’s Cetinje from 26th May to 2nd June 2013 with the youngsters will work head coach Branka BATINIC with assistanc, The Montenegro Table Tennis Association supported by the ETTU, and sponsored by Tibhar will be the host of another EUROKIDS camp. At Montenegro’s Cetinje from 26th May to 2nd June 2013 with the youngsters will work head coach Branka BATINIC with assistance of Elke SCHAL under the guidance of ETTU Manager – Lila de SOYSA. “Associations may nominate two players, 1 girl and 1 boy, born 2001 or later and one accompanying coach. National Associations should nominate their most talented players from whom future top performance may be expected. Talented players shall be recruited through the Eurokids programme for the ITTF Hopes Programme and for future scholarships,” stated Manager de SOYSA. Associations shall send their entries no later than 26th April 2013. Cetinje is a town of immense historical heritage, founded in the 15th century. It is because of its heritage as a long-term Montenegrin capital that it is today the honorary capital of Montenegro. The table tennis facilities are in the same building as the hotel, with 15 high quality tables. Click and download prospectus and entry form
Borussia looks ahead to the national title
After three Men’s European Champions League titles in a row (2009-2011), Borussia Dusseldorf stays without final second consecutive season. Last year they have been surprisingly eliminated in the group stage, while this time they stopped in the semis, by , After three Men’s European Champions League titles in a row (2009-2011), Borussia Dusseldorf stays without final second consecutive season. Last year they have been surprisingly eliminated in the group stage, while this time they stopped in the semis, by French champion Chartres. In both seasons, German side had problems with injuries, but nobody in the club doesn’t want to use as an alibi. Manager Andreas PREUSS, coach Danny HEISTER and the best player Timo BOLL congratulated to Chartres, speaking for club’s website. All are agreeing that first game at France was decisive one (host won 3:1, 11:5 in sets). “I already said that our chances after first leg are only about five percent, to advance. You have to show two good games if you want to reach the final and this time we didn’t make it. Chartres grabbed his chance with both hands and earned the final. This is a good team, congratulations to Chartres”, said Andreas PREUSS. Borussia won 3:1 (9:5) in the rematch, playing with young Ricardo WALTHER instead injured Christian SUSS. Coach Danny HEISTER knows that the chances would be much better with SUSS in the line-up, but comments that it wasn’t decisive. The best European player for years, Timo BOLL won both his games, but Robert GARDOS snatched from him one set in opening clash, which was very important, knowing that in second game GAO Ning will have 99 % 3:0 win against Ricardo WALTHER. “That’s sport. During the last couple of years we won the trophy, but this time didn’t. Chartres goes to the final while we still have the opportunity to be German champions and now this is our main goal”, said six times European champion Timo BOLL. Borussia reached its 60th title in total last December, winning German Cup. Next game in Bundesliga will be last one in regular season. Other MECL participant, FC Saarbrucken arrives at ARAG Center on April 7th. Borussia is on second place (10-3 score) behind Ochsenhausen (11-3) which already played last round.
German men team with only six players in Paris
Seven places are available for Germany’s men, but only six athletes will participate in the World Championships in Paris after the cancellation of Christian SUSS due the injury. That’s what the German coaches’ team with men’s head coach Jörg ROSSKOPF, his, Seven places are available for Germany’s men, but only six athletes will participate in the World Championships in Paris after the cancellation of Christian SUSS due the injury. That’s what the German coaches’ team with men’s head coach Jörg ROSSKOPF, his assistant ZHU Xiaoyong and DTTB Sports Director Dirk SCHIMMELPFENNIG decided after a training camp in Düsseldorf last week and last weekend’s Bundesleague matches. “You must fight for being in the line-up at World Championships, practice hard and deliver good international results”, says Jörg ROSSKOPF. “My players must be ready to perform well at the WTTC in May.” A hot favorite for position 7 has been Ruwen FILUS. The defensive player, quarter-finalist of the 2009 European Championships and current number 77 of the world ranking, has been suffering from back problems for some months and therefore lacks training and international tournaments. “I expect more from my national team players than from other pros.” Christian SUSS who participated in World Championships nine times so far will undergo a knee surgery to repair cartilage damage on Wednesday and will probably have to pause for six months. German line-up at the World Championships in Paris MEN: Timo BOLL (Borussia Düsseldorf), world ranking: 5 Participations in World Championships: 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012. Competition in Paris: singles Dimitrij OVTCHAROV (Fakel Orenburg, Russia), world ranking: 7 Participations in World Championships: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Competition in Paris: singles Bastian STEGER (1. FC Saarbrücken TT), world ranking: 26 Participations in World Championships: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles Patrick BAUM (Borussia Düsseldorf), world ranking: 32 Participations in World Championships: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles Patrick FRANZISKA (TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell), world ranking: 45 Participations in World Championships: — Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles, mixed doubles Steffen MENGEL (TTC matec Frickenhausen), world ranking: 159 Participations in World Championships: — Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles, mixed doubles Double: BAUM/STEGER, FRANZISKA/MENGEL Women WU Jiaduo (FSV Kroppach), world ranking: 30 Participations in World Championships: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles Petrissa SOLJA (Linz AG Froschberg, Austria), world ranking: 50 Participations in World Championships: — Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles, mixed doubles Kristin SILBEREISEN (FSV Kroppach), world ranking: 53 Participations in World Championships: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles Irene IVANCAN (ttc berlin eastside), world ranking: 54 Participations in World Championships: 2005, 2012. Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles ZHENQI Barthel (TTG Bingen/Münster-Sarmsheim), world ranking: 66 Participations in World Championships: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012. Competitions in Paris: singles, doubles Sabine WINTER (SV DJK Kolbermoor), world ranking: 132 Participations in World Championships: 2010, 2011, 2012. Competitions in Paris: doubles, mixed doubles Doubles: SILBEREISEN/WU, BARTHEL/IVANCAN, SOLJA/WINTER Mixed doubles: FRANZISKA/SOLJA, MENGEL/WINTER
UMMC reached Men’s ETTU Cup final
UMMC Verkhnaya Pyshma succeeded to the final of the Men’s ETTU Cup after 3:1 victory over Olimpia Unia Grudziads. Team of Russia lost first duel by narrow margin so 3:1 was sufficient for safe passage. Today’s match stated with the very close encounter be, UMMC Verkhnaya Pyshma succeeded to the final of the Men’s ETTU Cup after 3:1 victory over Olimpia Unia Grudziads. Team of Russia lost first duel by narrow margin so 3:1 was sufficient for safe passage. Today’s match stated with the very close encounter between HOU Yiagchao and Bartosz SUCH. HOU was stretched to full distance. Grigory VLASOV gave UMMC further lead, before the duel between two Croats went on Olimpia’s account. Tomislav KOLAREK overcame European vice champion TAN Rui Wu. However it was all from Polish side. HOU added third point to Russia’s club record in the duel against HUANG. UMMC Verkhnaya Pyshma – Olimpia Unia Grudziads 3:1 HOU Yiagchao – Bartosz SUCH 3:2 (11:5, 3:11, 11:6, 3:11, 11:7) Grigori VLASOV – HUANG Sheng Sheng 3:0 (11:7, 11:9, 11:6) TAN Rui Wu – Tomislav KOLAREK 1:3 (11:6, 5:11, 5:11, 9:11) HOU – HUANG 3:0 (11:4, 13:11, 11:9)
LIU Jia: “I believed in myself!”
“I have no words. Table tennis can be so cruel”, said with a big smile on his face Froschberg`s manager Gunther RENNER after last night`s WECL final, looked like he removed big burden from his shoulders. Linz AG Froschberg was faced with totally unexpecte, “I have no words. Table tennis can be so cruel”, said with a big smile on his face Froschberg`s manager Gunther RENNER after last night`s WECL final, looked like he removed big burden from his shoulders. Linz AG Froschberg was faced with totally unexpected loss in 2012/2013 Women`s European Champions League final against Hungarian Budaorsi 2i SC. In first leg, at the city of Budaors, Austrians won 3:1 (10:7 in sets) so everyone believed that the rematch at Linz`s Sportpark Lissfeld Hall will be just formality. But, Hungarian side led 2:0, thanks to Szandra PERGEL (world`s no. 94) who beat LIU Jia (no. 26), and promising Dora MADARASZ (no. 147) who defeated smoothly Iveta VACENOVSKA (no. 25). “Champions League is such a big deal, because even our stars were so nervous. The title is a huge satisfaction, knowing that we had in the past years a lot of problems”. Beside Gunther RENNER, the part of Linz`s first WECL title, in 2008/2009 season, were coach BIAN Yadong and players LIU Jia and Iveta VACENOVSKA. LIU explained shortly why she lost from PERGEL. “I have played only 20 percent of what I can”! VACENOVSKA said that she was not in her usual shape, admitting that she played very poorly. Thanks to German 19 year-old Petrissa SOLJA, who beat easily Croatian Cornelia MOLNAR, Linz stayed in the game. In fourth match LIU Jia needed just two sets to secure new WECL crown for the host, but on the other side, Dora MADARASZ must won minimum 3:1 to bring the title to Hungary. Young guest won 11:0 opening set, announcing the biggest surprise ever in this competition, but LIU recovered and found the way to provide new trophy for Linz. “I believed in myself. After the first game I was so mad on me, because I want to be perfect. But I found myself thinking that I want to win because I have responsibility for my team”, commented the 2005 individual European champion LIU after the final.
