11/02/2011 – After the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has also confirmed the decision of the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB) and declared that the case Dimitrij OVTCHAROV was no doping case. WADA does 11/02/2011 – After the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has also confirmed the decision of the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB) and declared that the case Dimitrij OVTCHAROV was no doping case. WADA does not use its right to veto before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne as WADA stated to the DTTB. As the International Table Tennis Federation had already refrained from an appeal the file is now closed. The 22-year-old currently number 15 in the world ranking list will not be suspended nor imposed with other consequences. “WADA has fully confirmed the decision of DTTB’s Executive Committee from October ” DTTB President Thomas WEIKERT commented. “Thereby our decisions are accepted by all parties. We had already integrated the NADA into the hearing in October. The independent Disciplinary Commission Anti-Doping of the DTTB did not come to any different results after it had also thoroughly analysed the circumstances in December and January”. OVTCHAROV’s urine sample taken in August 2010 contained traces of the prohibited substance Clenbuterol. The athlete could conclusively point out that the most probable explanation for this test result was that Clenbuterol entered his body without his knowledge through food intake during his stay in China at the China Open or on his trip to and from there. This argumentation was supported by assessments of the leading national Anti Doping experts Professor Dr. Wilhelm Sch?er (Head of the Institute of Biochemistry at the German Sport University Cologne IOC/WADA accredited Anti-Doping Laboratory) and Dr. Detlef Thieme Director of the Institute of Doping Analysis and Sports Biochemistry in Kreischa near Dresden. (courtesy DTTB)

09/02/2011 – New elected president of The Netherland’s Table Tennis Association Ronald KRAMER supported Dutch team led by the Top-12 winner LI Jiao in Liege. During his stay in Belgium President KRAMER presented his plans and introduced ETTU

08/02/2011 – In the second round of the play off in Europe’s Superliga CVSE Celldomolk beat STAVO-IMPEX Holic 6:3 whilst SK SATEX Bratislava beat SK Kotlarka Praha 6:1. In the lower half of the play off also in second round UTTC Stockerau suc

06/02/2011 – Portuguese coaches Marco RODRIGUES and Helder MELIM were the main teachers in the Seminar organized by the Portuguese Table Tennis Federation on 30th January in Lisbon. More than sixty coaches attended the event to learn about the recen

02/02/2011 – Dubravko SKORIC (50 years/Croatia) has signed a 2 years contract with German Bundesliga club Ochsenhausen. He spent the last 18 years at La Villette Charleroi. But in the last two years the Belgian side (9 finals in 10 years – 5 v https://www.ettu.org 02/02/2011 – Dubravko SKORIC (50 years/Croatia) has signed a 2 years contract with German Bundesliga club Ochsenhausen. He spent the last 18 years at La Villette Charleroi. But in the last two years the Belgian side (9 finals in 10 years – 5 victories – in Champions’ League!) has been surrounded by enormous financial problems. One of the most successful chapter in the history of Villette Charleroi is about to be finish. SKORIC who lead the club from 1992 and added the 7 European Champions leagues titles and 13 finals in record books will leave. “The situation in Charleroi is becoming increasingly difficult and it’s been two years since it lasts. On one side are those 18 years in the club and on the other is my responsibility as a husband and father. I am 50 years old and my patience has been enormous. I am very tired. I am especially disappointed with the way things have evolved. I’m looking for stability ” said SKORIC. Ochsenhausen is another permanent member of the Champions League: “They have 12 young Europeans the club has two full time managers. In addition they have injected 2 million ? for a new hall and the budget is fixed for three years. It is a very exciting challenge. “ Meanwhile there is a season to finish with the second leg of Champions League against Angers on its way on Friday 11th March in Spiroud?? “Our 3-1 defeat in France was a blow but I can assure you that our team wants revenge. “ A semi-final it would be the 11th in a row (!) what a lovely parting gift … (By Christian RASPILLER Courtesy of Sud Presse Sports) Photo: Dubravko SKORIC with Jean-Michel SAIVE

01/02/2010 – In Denmark Roskilde looks untouchable at the top of the standings. Danish champion is unbeaten in 12 rounds and last clubs to suffer against them were Kvik Naestved and Sohojlandet. Leader keep the five points distance between Kobenhavn