The Jersey Table Tennis Association has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild its home venue following the devastation caused by Storm Ciarán in November 2023. The storm destroyed the island’s dedicated table tennis centre, leaving a significant gap in both sporting infrastructure and community life. For many, the Jersey Table Tennis Centre was far more than a playing hall – it was a place where young players discovered the sport, friendships were formed, and a strong sense of belonging was created. In response, the association has set a target of £120,000 to rebuild the Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre, with strong progress already made. More than £100,000 has already been raised, and construction plans are underway, with hopes of reopening the new facility by September 2026. Despite the loss of their home base, the Jersey table tennis community has remained resilient. Clubs have adapted to challenging conditions, continuing to train, compete, and achieve success, while players, coaches, and volunteers remain united in their determination to restore their centre. The rebuilding project aims not only to replace a physical structure, but to revive a vital hub for sport and community engagement on the island. The association is calling on the wider table tennis family and supporters to contribute to the campaign, emphasizing that every donation will help rebuild opportunities, reconnect the community, and strengthen the future of table tennis in Jersey. Donations can be made via: https://jerseygiving.je/donate/jersey-table-tennis-association or by contacting the fundraising team at: jttafundraising@gmail.com

The 2026 Moldovan National Championships showcased the country’s leading talents, with Vladislav URSU and Alexandra CHIRIACOVA claiming the singles titles and underlining their dominance on the national stage. In the men’s singles event, Vladislav URSU confirmed his status as one of Moldova’s top players, securing the national title ahead of Andrei PUTUNTICA. The bronze medals went to Denis TERNA and Cezar COZMOLICI, both reaching the semifinals after strong performances throughout the competition. In the women’s singles, Alexandra CHIRIACOVA stood out with a commanding run to gold. She finished ahead of Olga BLIZNET, while Alina PULUCCIU and Valeria CRAVCENCO shared third place on the podium. Vladislav URSU further highlighted his excellent form by adding two more titles to his tally. He teamed up with Andrei PUTUNTICA to win the men’s doubles and partnered Alexandra CHIRIACOVA to secure the mixed doubles crown, completing a highly successful campaign. In the women’s doubles, Alexandra CHIRIACOVA continued her winning streak alongside Ecaterina SIREAC, as the pair claimed the title after a strong performance in the final. Moldova Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Kristijan STANOJKOVSKI and Amelia NIKOLOV claimed the singles titles at the National Closed Championships of North Macedonia, held in Skopje on 21-22 March. STANOJKOVSKI confirmed his long-standing dominance by securing his 15th national title, defeating Luka STOJCHEV in the final. Venko STOJANOV and Aleksandar RIKALOSKI completed the podium with bronze medals. In the women’s singles, NIKOLOV continued her impressive run, overcoming Sara STOJANOVSKA in the final to celebrate another milestone in her career. The bronze medals went to Sofija HASANU and Sara STOJANOVSKA. The doubles events, played a day earlier, further highlighted the dominance of the leading players. STANOJKOVSKI added the men’s doubles title alongside Aleksandar JAKIMOVSKI, while NIKOLOV triumphed in women’s doubles partnering Sara STOJANOVSKA. In mixed doubles, Amelia NIKOLOV and Filip MLADENOVSKI secured the title, completing a highly successful championship for the top players. North Macedonia Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Ádám SZUDI and Judit NAGY claimed the singles titles at the 109th Hungarian National Championships in Mosonmagyaróvár, both overcoming the defending champions in the finals. In the men’s singles, 2025 champion Csaba ANDRÁS, fresh from his WTT victory in Varaždin earlier in the week, progressed confidently to the semifinals, dropping only one game to Nándor ECSEKI. On the opposite side of the draw, former champions SZUDI and Bence MAJOROS met in a high-quality encounter, with SZUDI prevailing in six games to reach the final. The final saw ANDRÁS aiming for his second national title, while SZUDI was chasing his sixth. The match initially appeared one-sided, as SZUDI raced into a 3-0 lead. However, ANDRÁS responded impressively, saving six match points in the fifth game and forcing a decider after levelling the match. In the seventh game, SZUDI regrouped and sealed victory to secure his sixth national crown. In the women’s singles, 41-year-old six-time champion Georgina PÓTA advanced to the semifinals in dominant fashion, defeating her former national team teammate Dóra MADARÁSZ in six games. In the other semifinal, the 17-year-old twins Judit and Rebeka NAGY faced each other, with Judit progressing in straight games. The final delivered a captivating battle between generations. Despite PÓTA taking leads of 2-1 and 3-2, NAGY turned the match around to claim a dramatic 4-3 victory and secure the first senior national title of her career. In the doubles events, the defending champions confirmed their dominance. SZUDI completed a remarkable treble, winning the men’s doubles with ECSEKI and the mixed doubles alongside Szandra PERGEL. In the women’s doubles, Bernadett BÁLINT and Mercédesz NAGYVÁRADI successfully defended their title for the fourth consecutive year. The most successful player of the tournament was SZUDI, who collected three gold medals across the weekend. Hungary Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Sam BAILEY claimed the singles title at the Isle of Man Closed Table Tennis Championships 2026, held at the National Sports Centre (NSC), in an event that marked the start of a new ‘Open’ era. The first session of the championships, delivered a vibrant atmosphere and high-quality play, with a full hall witnessing the island’s top players compete across singles, doubles, and Under 16 events. The introduction of an Open format, allowing men and women to compete together in the main draw, added an extra layer of competitiveness to this year’s edition. The blue-riband event produced drama throughout. Defending champion Scott LEWIS recovered from a slow start in the group stage to reach the knockout rounds, while several tight encounters highlighted the competitive depth of the field. In the quarterfinals, Mike TAMAROV edged past Amit LANIN in a closely contested match, while LEWIS rediscovered his rhythm to defeat Duncan ALEXANDER. Darren SMETHURST impressed with a victory over former champion John SHOOTER, and BAILEY advanced with authority against Malcolm CUMMINGS. The semifinals delivered the tournament’s biggest surprise, as TAMAROV capitalised on LEWIS’s inconsistency to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory. In the other semifinal, BAILEY overcame SMETHURST with a composed and tactically disciplined performance. In the final, BAILEY controlled proceedings with a measured yet aggressive approach, using spin-heavy serves and powerful third-ball attacks to prevent TAMAROV from settling into longer rallies. He sealed victory in straight games to finally claim the title that had long eluded him. Reflecting on his triumph, BAILEY said: “I had belief I could win. My tactics were to use my safe serves and mop up loose balls with my forehand, giving nothing away. This win means so much to me – it’s the one major title that has eluded me.” Isle of Man Men’s/Open Singles Open Doubles Under 16 Singles Under 16 Doubles

Ingi DARVIS RODRIGUEZ and Sól KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA claimed the singles titles at the Icelandic National Championships. DARVIS RODRIGUEZ secured the men’s singles crown with a convincing 4-0 victory over Birgir ÍVARSSON in the final. On his way to the title, he defeated Davíð JÓNSSON in the semifinals, while ÍVARSSON overcame Benedikt Aron JÓHANNSSON. DARVIS RODRIGUEZ completed an outstanding treble at the event. In the women’s singles, KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA produced a remarkable comeback in the final against Guðbjörg Vala GUNNARSDÓTTIR, recovering from 0-3 down to win 4-3. Helena ÁRNADÓTTIR and Nevena TASIĆ shared third place. DARVIS RODRIGUEZ added the men’s doubles title alongside Benedikt Aron JÓHANNSSON, while in the women’s doubles, ÁRNADÓTTIR and GUNNARSDÓTTIR claimed gold. In mixed doubles, DARVIS RODRIGUEZ partnered TASIĆ to secure another title. Iceland Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Asad KEUCHEYAN claimed the Elite/Open singles title at the Liechtenstein National Championships in Balzers. The 2026 edition, held on 22 March, brought together players across multiple age groups and categories. In the main Elite/Open event, KEUCHEYAN finished ahead of Michel SCHLÄPPI, while Andreas SCHMICKLER and Marco MARXER completed the podium. In the senior category, SCHMICKLER secured the title, followed by KEUCHEYAN, with Norbert NEGELE and Emrus JONUZI finishing in third place. SCHMICKLER also enjoyed success in doubles, partnering KEUCHEYAN to take the title. Across youth categories, several young players stood out, with Kian TSCHÜTSCHER (U13), Sascha BANZER (U15), and Thomas KNOBEL (U18) claiming gold medals. Liechtenstein Men’s Singles (Elite/Open) Senior Men’s Singles Men’s Doubles Boys U13 Boys U15 Boys U18 Girls

Elias HARDMEIER and Rachel MORET claimed the singles titles at the Swiss National Championships in Tenero. HARDMEIER successfully defended his crown after a high-quality final against Elia SCHMID, eventually prevailing in seven games. Both players showed great fighting spirit throughout the tournament, but HARDMEIER proved stronger in the decisive moments to secure his third title in the last four years. Noe KEUSCH and Yoan REBETEZ completed the podium. In the women’s singles, MORET once again confirmed her dominance, capturing her eleventh national title. She defeated Fanny DOUTAZ in the final (4-0), conceding only two sets throughout the entire tournament. Enya HU and Akhyata PATRA shared third place. DOUTAZ added a gold medal in mixed doubles alongside REBETEZ, while MORET claimed another title in women’s doubles together with DOUTAZ. In the men’s doubles, Barish MOULLET and Gaël VENDÉ emerged victorious after a closely contested final. Switzerland Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Colin DALGLEISH and Faye LEGGETT claimed the singles titles at the Scottish National Championships. DALGLEISH secured the men’s singles crown after defeating Gavin RUMGAY in the final. On his way to the title, he advanced past Calum MORRISON, while RUMGAY booked his place in the final with a win over Martin JOHNSON. In the women’s singles, LEGGETT emerged victorious, overcoming Rebecca PLAISTOW in the final. The bronze medals were claimed by Kiishi ADEKOLA and Paula CALLAGHAN. DALGLEISH added a second gold medal in men’s doubles, partnering MORRISON to take the title. In the women’s doubles, PLAISTOW and Lara STIRLING claimed gold, while the mixed doubles crown went to MORRISON and Alisa KHALID. Scotland Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles