This Friday and Saturday first final games of European Champions League will be held: in women’s competition Berlin Eastside against SVS STROCK (May 4th, 19h30, live on laola1.tv) and in Men’s UMMC against Fakel GAZPROM Orenburg (May 5th, 13h00, live on l,
Borussia Dusseldorf, never enough of titles
Mighty Borussia Dusseldorf struggled in the first part of the season. They failed to reach closing stages of the European Champions League, but team from Germany is on their feats again and they will try to succeed in the final of the ETTU Cup.. After nar,
Champions League and ETTU Cup final1 live on Laola1.tv
After an exciting and action-packed season it has come down to this. Just two more games are left to play in the Champions League and ETTU Cup to decide who will be crowned 2012 champions! ETTU TV powered by LAOLA1.tv will be broadcasting both the men and, After an exciting and action-packed season it has come down to this. Just two more games are left to play in the Champions League and ETTU Cup to decide who will be crowned 2012 champions! ETTU TV powered by LAOLA1.tv will be broadcasting both the men and women’s Champions League finals as well as the men’s ETTU Cup final LIVE and FREE vie LIVE-Stream as well as on demand after the events. ETTU Champions League Final Men – UMMC – Orenburg | 05.05.2012 13:00 CET It is an all-Russian final in the men’s Champions League for the first time ever and it further shows the outstanding development which has taken place over recent years in the country. These two teams know each other inside out and as a result it is almost impossible to predict the outcome of the match. Both teams have played outstanding table tennis throughout the tournament but Orenburg may well have the edge in this final. They tasted defeat at this stage last season and the experience will have made them stronger. This is UMMC’s first final and the nerves might be a deciding factor part in this opening leg. ETTU Cup Final Men – Angers – Borussia Düsseldorf | 05.05.2012 17:30 CET ETTU Cup debutants Angers will face German power-house Borussia Düsseldorf in the ETTU Cup final and the French team have their work cut out for them if they want to win the title. Timo BOLL and his team are still stinging from their Champions League exit and they will be extremely motivated to at least win some silverware this season. The Three-time ETTU Cup winners have the necessary experience and talent to do so, but as we have seen all season, you should never write-off an underdog. ETTU Champions League Final Women – Berlin – Ströck | 04.05.2012 19.30 CET This match is a repeat of last season’s ETTU cup quarter-final tie. Back then it was the team from Berlin which progressed after an impressive win. The Austrian’s will be looking to get revenge in this final and it is fair to say that Ströck are the favourites for the match as well given their current run of form. The defeat in Berlin was their first and last in their short history, and they currently boast an impressive record of 26 wins to 1 loss since September 2010. It is essential for Berlin that they perform well in front of their home crowd, and with the likes of Irene Ivancan and Georgina POTA in their team they have every chance of winning the match. Click here to watch all matches LIVE and FREE
At least 2.000 fans to crowd Angers arena
French Angers, the winners of 2008 edition will host Borussia Düsseldorf in the opening leg of the Men’s ETTU Cup. Last time, Borussia won this trophy year earlier. Vaillante Angers beat SAG Cestas in both semi final legs to secure final. “The most impo, French Angers, the winners of 2008 edition will host Borussia Düsseldorf in the opening leg of the Men’s ETTU Cup. Last time, Borussia won this trophy year earlier. Vaillante Angers beat SAG Cestas in both semi final legs to secure final. “The most important thing in semi was two points made by Panagiotis GIONIS in Angers and in the rematch,” reflected President of the Vaillante Angers Tennis de Table Gérard SARAZIN. Now they will meet European Champions League reigning champions from Germany. “For preparation we played at home against La Romagne big derby. At the end it was 3:3. After that players have one day for rest and we will continue with practice as usual.” President Gérard SARAZIN spoke about the great challenge that lies in front of his club. “Düsseldorf is the best team in Europe since many seasons. They are in ETTU Cup only because their players suffered from injuries during the most part of the season. However, when their players are all right, which is the case now, German team can only be beaten in the final of the World Championships. We are aware that they are big favorites in the final. If everything went accordingly to the plans, now they will be favorites for the European champions League, so we have very slim chances against them. However this is sport and everything is possible.” French side counts on the help from the spectators. “I expect minimum of 2.000 fans in our hall. It will be great atmosphere and we are looking forward being host to Timo BOLL and his friends in Angers.” Currently club occupies position no. eight at the standings in French Pro A. “Our Championships is very strong this year. We are playing good now, but we will finish the League on position seven or eight,” stated President of the Vaillante Angers Gérard SARAZIN. Men’s ETTU Cup Finals: Angers-Borussia May 5th 17h30 CET (Angers, FRA) Borussia-Angers May 20th 13h00 CET (Dusseldorf, GER) Women’s ETTU Cup finals: Fenerbahce-Vladivostok May 6th, 12h00 CET (Istanbul, TUR, local time13h00) Vladivostok-Fenerbahce May 19th, 15:00 (Moscow, RUS, local time, 17h00) (by Milica NIKOLIC, EWC) Photo: Angers’ Panagiotis GIONIS (Photo Roscher)
Berlin sees its European chance
If exists any team in European competitions able to beat Austrian champion SVS STROCK, it must be TTC Berlin Eastside. Austrian club is strong favourite, having unbeatable Chinese FAN Ying (world`s no. 17), but German ladies hope that they can repeat what,
Agreement extended with DONIC for Men’s World Cup
Selected for the LIEBHERR Men’s World Cup, staged in Paris in November 2011, the German manufacturer DONIC will once again be the table sponsor and supplier in 2012 when the tournament is staged in Liverpool from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th September, Selected for the LIEBHERR Men’s World Cup, staged in Paris in November 2011, the German manufacturer DONIC will once again be the table sponsor and supplier in 2012 when the tournament is staged in Liverpool from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th September. Not only will DONIC be the sponsor in 2012; brokered by TMS International, the marketing partner of the International Table Tennis Federation, DONIC will be the table sponsor and supplier for the prestigious competition for a further three years. A deal has been signed that extends the current agreement to 2015. “The ITTF is extremely pleased that DONIC took the initiative and requested an extension to the sponsorship as the table supplier for the Men’s World Cup”, said Adham SHARARA, ITTF President. “This initiative was received with open arms by the ITTF, as we look for a long term partnership with DONIC and innovative table designs; it goes without saying that DONIC provides “state-of-the-art” tables for this prestigious ITTF World Title event.” Notably Sweden’s Jan-Ove WALDNER and Jorgen PERSSON are two of the most celebrated names the company has supported. More recently, two of Europe’s most exciting young players Germany’s Dimitrij OVTCHAROV and Russia’s Kirill SKACHKOV, have signed contracts with DONIC. “The Men’s World Cup is one of the most important and image enhancing tournaments on the world table tennis circuit”, said Frank SCHREINER, the President of DONIC. “We are very pleased that the ITTF has confidence in our brand and has agreed to prolong the agreement as the table supplier for the Men’s World Cup for further five years.” Confidence in the brand most certainly, the company has a reputation for excellence with the International Table Tennis Federation not being the only organisation to place faith in the company. (courtesy ITTF) Photo: DONIC table at Wiorld Cup in Paris (courtesy ITTF)
European leagues: SPG Walter Wels finally champions
Austria’s SVS Niederösterreich won this year’s edition of the European Superliga. In the final of the play off Daniel HABESOHN, CHEN Weixing and Stefan FEGERL overcame Croatia’s STK DR CASL in second leg. Previously they lost their opening leg encounter. ,
Austrian ladies to remove bad memories
This Friday (19h15) at Berlin will be held first final leg of Women`s European Champions League, between Berlin Eastside and SVS STROCK (rematch – May 21st). Austrian side should be a clear favorite, knowing how good rankings have their players, but,
Chile Open: FRANZISKA U21 Boys Singles event’s runner-up
Singapore’s GAO Ning and Korea’s KIM Kyung Ah, clinched the respective Men’s and Women’s Singles titles at the GAC GROUP 2012 ITTF World Tour Chile Open in Santiago. GAO Ning, the no.2 seed overcame Kazuhiro CHAN of Japan in the fi,
Chile Open in Santiago: Europeans halted in quarters
Both players from Germany failed to reach semi final of the men’s Singles Event at the GAC GROUP 2012 ITT World Tour Chile Open in Santiago. Ruwen FILUS suffered by the hands of Cazuo MATSUMOTO of Brazil 2:4 (7:11, 6:11, 11:7, 11:5, 9:11, 9:11), whilst St,
