The individual events at the ITTF European Para Championships 2025 in Helsingborg concluded with the doubles events taking the stage. After five days od matches the medal winners are. Men’s Singles Class 1 Men’s Singles Class 2 Men’s Singles Class 3 Men’s Singles Classes 4–5 Men’s Singles Class 6 Men’s Singles Class 7 Men’s Singles Class 8 Men’s Singles Class 9 Men’s Singles Class 10 Men’s Singles Class 11 Women’s Singles Classes 1–2 Women’s Singles Class 3 Women’s Singles Classes 4–5 Women’s Singles Class 6 Women’s Singles Class 7 Women’s Singles Class 8 Women’s Singles Class 9 Women’s Singles Class 10 Women’s Singles Class 11
Marcozzi Cagliari Claim Their First Italian Men’s Super Cup
In the eighth edition of the Italian Men’s Super Cup, two Sardinian teams met for the first time in the competition’s history. Marcozzi Cagliari triumphed over Tennistavolo Sassari in a dramatic 36–45, 45–44, 45–38 victory and received the trophy from FITeT Deputy Vice President Carlo BORELLA and Councillor Raffaele CURCIO. This marks the sixth major title in Marcozzi’s history, following four Italian Championships (1990, 1992, 2000, 2001) and last year’s Italian Cup. As in the women’s event, the Super Cup used the relay format, with pairs of players alternating every five points and each set played to 45. Marcozzi led by Rares SIPOS (ROU), Jeet CHANDRA (IND), and Carlo ROSSI and Federico VALLINO COSTASSA (ITA), mounted multiple comebacks to overcome Sassari’s lineup of Santiago LORENZO, John OYEBODE, Andrea PUPPO, and Marco CAPPUCCIO. Coach Massimo FERRERO described the match as an emotional ride: “It was like a roller coaster. We lost the first game, but recovered in the final points and gained confidence. In the second, we started behind again but came back and took the lead for the first time. We prevailed at ‘sudden death’ and everything reopened. At that point we believed even more. We fought hard in the third game too, again coming from behind. The guys all played well at key moments and took control. Even in the toughest moments we stayed in the match. In the end, team spirit won out.” FERRERO then analysed the individual performances: “VALLINO COSTASSA replaced CHANDRA in the first game and fought hard. In the second, he made way for ROSSI, who was excellent against PUPPO, and in the third he secured the decisive lead against OYEBODE. SIPOS pushed a comeback in the first game, then clearly beat PUPPO again in the second and gave us momentum against LORENZO. CHANDRA closed both the second and third games. His game is risky — he makes mistakes, but to stay aggressive he needs to be ahead. We know him well; he performs best under pressure. We knew this would be his match, and it was.” FERRERO emphasised the importance of the achievement: “We are happy to bring the second Super Cup to Cagliari, after the women’s title recently won by Quattro Mori. We really care about this trophy it is the sixth in our club’s history. After the four league titles won with my father Fabio on the bench, this is my second as coach, following last year’s Italian Cup. And I’m only 35, there’s time.” Tennistavolo Sassari – Marcozzi Cagliari 36–45, 44–45, 38–45 First Game Second Game Third Game
Jack HUNTER-SPIVEY Elected to ETTU Athletes’ Commission as Para Representative
Jack HUNTER-SPIVEY of England has been elected as the Para-athlete representative on the ETTU Athletes’ Commission, following voting held during the 2025 European Para Championships in Helsingborg. In a closely contested election, HUNTER-SPIVEY received 44 votes, narrowly finishing ahead of Martin PERRY of Scotland, who collected 43 votes. HUNTER-SPIVEY’s accomplishments include winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (held in 2021), a silver medal at the 2023 European Championships, and a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. “As a full-time wheelchair user, disability inclusion is not just a passion, it’s a lived experience. I regularly deliver talks and keynote speeches to some of the world’s leading companies, advocating for greater inclusivity and accessibility, and sharing insights on how we can collectively build a more inclusive world for disabled people. Last year, I was also voted in as an athlete representative for British Para Table Tennis. Within this role, I have been a voice for the athletes within the BPTT squads,” stated HUNTER-SPIVEY. The Para representative completes the composition of the ETTU Athletes’ Commission for the 2025–2029 term. The Commission, which serves as the official voice of athletes within European table tennis, now consists of five elected members—four from the able-bodied athlete elections and one from the Para table tennis community. The able-bodied athletes were elected earlier this year during the voting process connected to the 2025 European Team Championships in Zadar, as well as the online voting for Associations that competed in Stage 1 in Sarajevo. The elected members are: Together with newly elected Para representative Jack HUNTER-SPIVEY, they will serve throughout the 2025–2029 term. Acting as a direct link between players and the ETTU leadership, the Athletes’ Commission ensures that athletes’ voices, concerns, and perspectives are incorporated into key decisions shaping European table tennis. It plays a vital role in strengthening athlete representation and providing guidance on matters affecting competition, welfare, development pathways, and the overall future direction of the sport. With all five members now elected, the Commission is fully prepared to begin its work for the upcoming cycle.
ETTU Europe Cup 2025/26: Stage 2 Draw Held in Luxembourg
The draw for Stage 2 of the 2025/26 ETTU Europe Cup in both the women’s and men’s competitions was conducted today in Luxembourg. The teams advancing from Stage 1, together with those joining from the Champions League, have now learned their opponents on the road to the knockout phase. In the women’s event, two groups of five teams were formed, while the men’s competition features four groups, promising high-level matches across Europe.
PERSSON and PRIMORAC at Stone Racket of Istria 2026 in Vrsar
From March 4 to 8, 2026, the town of Vrsar will once again welcome the Stone Racket of Istria, an international veterans’ table tennis tournament for players aged 40 and above. Just like last year, the organizers are making sure this will be much more than just a tournament. One thing is already certain – visitors to the Saline Sports Hall will once again enjoy a legendary table tennis showdown between Swedish great Jörgen PERSSON and Zoran PRIMORAC, now the President of the Croatian Table Tennis Association and Vice President of the European Table Tennis Union. In their playing days, even the Chinese were not guaranteed victories when facing PERSSON, PRIMORAC, and the top European stars of their era. The magnitude of their achievements is best shown by the fact that together they have collected over 60 medals from major international events – including Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. These two icons in 2025 will treated the Vrsar crowd with an unforgettable spectacle. Before the match, PRIMORAC humorously announced he was seeking “revenge” for the 2008 Olympic Games quarterfinal, and the audience was in for a true show: rallies with two balls at once, mock medical time-outs, a stethoscope check to “see if the heart was still working,” and PRIMORAC’S improvised doctor routine that had the crowd in stitches. The result? PRIMORAC got his revenge. “We’ve played plenty of exhibition matches during our careers and I’m good at them,” said PRIMORAC with a smile. “What’s best is that we still have more tricks up our sleeves, we’ve only shown 50 percent so far. We saved something for 2026! Table tennis is perfect for this kind of fun. The crowd in Vrsar was fantastic last year – we broke the ice, people laughed, cheered, and truly enjoyed it. This year, we’re preparing something a bit different. The conditions for veterans here are unmatched – Maistra and STK Vrsar did an amazing job. This could easily become the most beautiful veterans’ tournament in Europe. Will the great Swede strike back? PERSSON has already promised his own revenge, but that won’t be the only surprise – organizers are teasing another major project that remains under wraps for now. The Stone Racket of Istria is open to players aged 40 to 80+, featuring singles and doubles events (men and women). Last year’s edition gathered participants from 12 countries, and that number is expected to grow in 2026. “Just like last year, the event offers a rich off-court program, including organized trips and experiences across the stunning Istrian region. The unique trophies are made of authentic Vrsar stone. The concept is simple: play + fun + experience. Participants will compete, but also enjoy everything Istria has to offer. It’s all about the experience,” said Bernard MUSULIN, Head of Destination Product Development at Maistra. A major new feature in 2026 will be the “Zoran PRIMORAC Table Tennis Masterclass”, a special training camp held March 1-4, 2026, just before the tournament. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from the legend himself, alongside four professional coaches, with limited spots available. Once again, Vrsar is set for a true table tennis spectacle – a celebration of sport, friendship, and unforgettable experiences. Fans will have the chance to witness two living legends in action, and all additional information can be found on the official website www.stoneracketistria.com and the tournament’s social media pages.
DRAGOMAN and CAMARA Triumph at Belgium Open
Romania’s Andreea DRAGOMAN and the Netherlands’ Gabrielus CAMARA captured the Women’s and Men’s Singles titles at the Belgium Open. DRAGOMAN lived up to expectations, but had to dig deep in the final to defeat Dutch player Tanja HELLE in a thrilling five-game battle. In the men’s event, No. 1 seed Gabrielus CAMARA overcame local favourite Tom CLOSSET in four games to claim the crown. The Under-21 titles went to Eireen KALAITZIDOU from Germany and Belgium’s Alessi MASSART. The first edition of the Belgium Open proved a great success, featuring players from 20 European member associations. The host nation impressed as well, earning four podium finishes across all categories. All results can be found here.
Sassari, Son Cladera Mallorca and Częstochowa Lead the Field in Linares
After three days of matches in ETTU Europe Cup Women Stage 1 in Spanish Linares, six clubs secured their place in the next phase. The Group winners are Son Cladera TTC – Mallorca (ESP), ASD Tennistavolo Sassari (ITA), and Bebetto AZS UJD Częstochowa (POL), while the runners-up are Fenerbahçe Sports Club (TUR), TalTech Sport Club (EST), and CP Lyssois Lille Métropole (FRA). These six clubs will join the 3rd- and 4th-placed teams from Champions League Women Stage 1. From there, the four winners and four runners-up of Stage 2 will qualify for the quarterfinals, where they will meet the third-placed teams from Champions League Women Stage 2. Group A Italy’s ASD Tennistavolo Sassari, represented by Tatiana GARNOVA, Irina CIOBANU, and Teodora SIMON, remained unbeaten across the three days of play. Israel’s TalTech Sport Club (Airi AVAMERI, Agata ZAKRZEWSKA, Reelica HANSON) finished second with two wins and one defeat. Group B Bebetto AZS UJD Częstochowa, with Emiko TAGUCHI, Tetyana BILENKO, and Paulina KRZYSIEK, dominated Stage 1 undefeated. On second place, CP Lyssois Lille Métropole (Shuohan MEN, Lucie MOBAREK, Margo DEGRAEF) joined them in advancing to the next stage. Group C Son Cladera TTC – Mallorca, featuring Pauline CHASSELIN, Ayano UGI, and Eugenia SASTRE, remained unbeaten and finished at the top of the group. They recorded solid 3–1 wins over both KS Wamet Dąbcze and TTC Meerdaal Leuven. Their toughest challenge came from Fenerbahçe Sports Club, with Elizabeta SAMARA, Gül Pembe ÖZKAYA, and Ece HARAC, who pushed the Spanish side to the full distance and secured the runners-up position.
ETTU Europe Cup Men: Marcozzi, Stockerau, Toruń and Borges Vall Stage 1 Winners
The Stage 1 of the ETTU Europe Cup Men, played over the past three days in Romania, produced eight qualifiers, the winners and runners-up of the four groups, who advance to Stage 2. The top two teams from each group move forward, while the third- and fourth-placed clubs drop into the Europe Trophy. The group winners are: Italy’s ASD Marcozzi Cagliari, Austria’s UTTC Paneceo Stockerau, Polish Energa Manekin Toruń and Spain’s Enoli Borges Vall. The runners-up are: Spanish Alicante TM, Polish KS Olesno, Austria’ SPG Linz and the hosts Romania’s CSS-SZAK Odorheiu Secuiesc. Group A ASD Marcozzi Cagliari, represented by Federico VALLINO, Rares SIPOS, and Massimo FERRERO, topped the group after defeating both opponents, KTS Gliwice and Alicante TM. The Polish side pushed Marcozzi to a full-distance battle but fell short. Later, Gliwice concluded the tournament without a win, losing to Alicante’s trio Alberto LILLO, Diego LILLO, and Jose GUILLOT. Group B Spanish team Enoli Borges Vall, led by Francesc CARRERA, Marc DURAN, and José Luis ANDRADE, finished first after holding off the hosts CSS-SZAK Odorheiu Secuiesc in a close five-match encounter. The Romanian side,Sebastian LOSO, Szilard GYÖRGY, Szabolcs TAMAS, delivered a strong challenge and deservedly secured second place. Group C Energa Manekin Toruń, composed of Dimitrije LEVAJAC, Asuka SAKAI, and Konrad KULPA, dominated the group, winning all matches without dropping a single individual encounter. SPG Linz, with Tomas SANCHI, Zhenlong LIU, and Tobias TISCHBERGER, secured second place, their only defeat coming at the hands of the group winners. STK Libertas Marinkolor Dubrovnik and Irun Leka Enea finished third and fourth respectively. Group D UTTC Paneceo Stockerau, with Mykhailo LOVHA, Khalid ASSAR, and Tarek AL-SAMHOURY, lived up to expectations and took first place. Their decisive victory over KS Olesno (featuring Alan KULCZYCKI, Daniel LIS, Radek MRKVIČKA) in a five-match battle proved crucial. Portuguese side Clube Desportivo 1º de Maio finished without a win.
LEBRUN Brothers Lead Montpellier to 3–1 Victory in Austria (VIDEO)
Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier made a powerful start to their Round of 16 campaign, leaving Austria with a well-earned 3–1 victory over SolexConsult TTC Wiener Neustadt. The French champions showed their star quality, with Félix and Alexis LEBRUN once again proving decisive in crucial moments. Montpellier entered the match with firepower and justified their status as one of the prime contenders for a place in the Final Four. Wiener Neustadt, seeded No. 5, battled valiantly and managed to take one point through Navid SHAMS, but ultimately could not match the French visitors. The opening match saw Alexis LEBRUN overcome Piotr CYRNEK 3–1, with both players producing long, high-quality rallies. After the French star claimed the tight first game, CYRNEK responded well, but Alexis regained control and closed the match with authority. In the second singles, Félix LEBRUN delivered a trademark performance, sweeping Andrei ISTRATE 3–0. Wiener Neustadt struck back through Navid SHAMS, who produced a superb 3–1 win over Antoine HACHARD, giving the home crowd a well-deserved moment of celebration. SHAMS handled the key points with maturity, taking the fourth game 12–10 to keep his team in the tie. However, Félix LEBRUN returned to the table for the fourth match and sealed Montpellier’s victory, again defeating CYRNEK 3–0. “It was a very good match, and we finished it in the best possible way, a 3–1 win, which gives us a strong advantage before the return leg. I’m proud of Alexis and Felix’s performances. The whole team handled a very difficult encounter well. We knew we were the favorites, but it’s never easy to play under pressure when you’re expected to win every time. It was a particularly tough match for Alexis in the opening match, not only because the opposing team played well, but also because the atmosphere was intense. Their supporters were fantastic and very loud, which made it hard to stay focused. Alexis was outstanding, and Felix, with two identical wins (7, 6, 6), performed at the highest level and kept everything under control. Antoine HACHARD had his chances against Navid SHAMS, but playing away is never easy you arrive on the day of the match, everything feels unfamiliar, and there’s no time to adapt, unlike the home team. Now we have a month to prepare for the return leg at home, and we’re one step closer to the quarterfinals,” said coach Vincent AVRIL. SolexConsult TTC Wiener Neustadt – Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier 1–3
Dekorglass Działdowo Start Strong With Straight-Match Victory in Havířov (VIDEO)
Last season’s ETTU Champions League quarterfinalists KS Dekorglass Działdowo began their 2025/26 Round of 16 campaign in style, securing a convincing 3–0 away victory over SKST Havířov in the opening leg. Although the final scoreline suggests a comfortable win, several moments were closely contested, with the Polish side showing superior composure in the decisive points. Działdowo set the tone immediately. Jakub DYJAS defeated Gustavo GÓMEZ in straight games without major alarm. Tomislav PUCAR then extended the lead with a 3–1 victory over Štěpán BRHEL. “We are happy that we won. We expected a very tough encounter, and it proved to be true — all the matches were close. But all three of us were at the top of our task in the crucial moments. My match did not start well, since I lost the opening game. BRHEL forced me to change my tactics. I tried different services, which lifted my game. I gained a 2–1 advantage, but in the fourth game BRHEL led 6–2. I pushed myself to stay calm. This was my first match for the club, and I am happy that I performed well,” said Tomislav PUCAR. In the final match, Samuel KULCZYCKI resisted a determined challenge from Michal BLINKA, sealing the tie after winning several crucial late points. “We are of course very happy with the victory, because Havířov is not a weak adversary at all. The match was much closer than the result suggests. All the singles were difficult, with just a few balls and key moments deciding them. We did not underestimate anything — we came with the strongest line-up, because we want to fight for participation in the Final Four. This was an important first step,” said Dekorglass Działdowo coach Michal DZUBANSKI. SKST Havířov – KS Dekorglass Działdowo 0–3
