Adrien RASSENFOSSE and Nathalie MARCHETTI claimed the singles titles at the Belgian A Championships. The 2026 edition, held on 21–22 March, saw the favourites live up to expectations in the main events, while the battles for the remaining podium places remained highly competitive. In the men’s singles, RASSENFOSSE secured his second national title, confirming his position as Belgium’s top-ranked player. He produced a consistent run throughout the tournament, defeating Thibaut DARCIS, Laurens DEVOS and Olav KOSOLOSKY, before overcoming KOSOLOSKY in the final (4-1). DEVOS and Tom CLOSSET completed the podium. In the women’s singles, MARCHETTI once again demonstrated her dominance, claiming her seventh national title with a convincing 4-0 victory over Nataliya SMIRNOVA in the final. She had earlier been tested in the knockout rounds by Margo DEGRAEF and Eloïse DUVIVIER. DEGRAEF and Julie VAN HAUWAERT secured bronze medals. The Massart siblings were among the standout performers of the championships. Alessi MASSART and Lilou MASSART successfully defended their mixed doubles title and also claimed gold in men’s and women’s doubles respectively, partnering Tom CLOSSET and Julie VAN HAUWAERT. The mixed doubles final saw them overcome another sibling duo, Louis and Lilly LAFFINEUR. Belgium Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Tom JARVIS and Tin-Tin HO claimed the singles titles at the English National Championships. JARVIS delivered a strong performance in the men’s singles, defeating Sam WALKER in the final (4-1). On his way to the title, he also overcame WALKER in the earlier stages, confirming his control throughout the event. In the women’s singles, HO secured the title after a convincing victory over Tianer YU in the final (4-0). She advanced to the final after defeating Sophie EARLEY, while YU progressed with a win over Ella PASHLEY. In doubles events, Sam WALKER and Paul DRINKHALL combined to win the men’s doubles title, while Tin-Tin HO added another gold medal in women’s doubles alongside Sophie EARLEY. The mixed doubles crown went to Sam WALKER and Tin-Tin HO. England Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Luka MLADENOVIC and Sarah DE NUTTE claimed the singles titles at the Luxembourg National Championships. The 2026 edition of the Foyer National Championships saw the favourites live up to expectations, with the top seeds dominating the singles events. In the men’s singles, MLADENOVIC secured his third national title, finishing ahead of Maël VAN DESSEL in the final. The podium was completed by Aaron SAHR and Eric GLOD, reflecting a strong showing from the top-seeded players. In the women’s singles, DE NUTTE continued her remarkable run, claiming her 12th national title after defeating Enisa SADIKOVIC in the final. SADIKOVIC had earlier progressed through a notable semifinal clash against her sister Melisa. Jona SCHROEDER and Melisa SADIKOVIC secured bronze medals. In doubles events, the young pairing of Gene WANTZ and Maël VAN DESSEL triumphed in men’s doubles, while Tessy GONDERINGER marked her return by winning the women’s doubles title alongside DE NUTTE. The mixed doubles title went to Enisa SADIKOVIC and Gene WANTZ, who defeated the experienced duo of DE NUTTE and Gilles MICHELY in the final, marking the latter’s final appearance at the national championships. PHOTO: Claude SIBENALER Luxembourg Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Ioannis SGOUROPOULOS and Katerina TOLIOU claimed the singles titles at the Greek National Championships in Athens. Both players reaffirmed their dominance on the national stage, extending impressive winning streaks. SGOUROPOULOS secured his fifth consecutive men’s singles title, defeating Konstantinos KONSTANTINOPOULOS in the final (4-2). On his way to the title, he once again demonstrated his consistency at the highest level. In the women’s singles, TOLIOU successfully defended her crown, capturing her sixth national title. She defeated her Panathinaikos teammate Ioanna GERASIMATOU in the final (4-1), confirming her long-standing position at the top of Greek table tennis. The championships, held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, delivered high-quality action across all events, with strong performances also in doubles competitions. Giorgos KONSTANTINOPOULOS was among the standout players, winning both men’s doubles and mixed doubles titles. Greece Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Alex NAUMI and Marina DONNER claimed the singles titles at the Finnish National Championships in Tampere. The weekend in Tampere saw defending champions hold their ground, with both NAUMI and DONNER once again confirming their dominance on the national stage. In the men’s singles, NAUMI secured his third national title after a thrilling seven-game final against Aleksi RÄSÄNEN. The closely contested match featured several long rallies, with NAUMI eventually prevailing 4-3. On his way to the title, he maintained a high level throughout the tournament, while bronze medals went to Otto TENNILÄ and Lassi LEHTOLA. In the women’s singles, DONNER continued her dominance of the decade, capturing another national title with a 4-2 victory over Aleksandra TITIEVSKAJA in the final. Maria GIRLEA and Anni BÖLENIUS completed the podium. NAUMI also added a second gold medal in men’s doubles alongside RÄSÄNEN, while DONNER claimed the women’s doubles title with GIRLEA. In mixed doubles, Matias OJALA and TITIEVSKAJA secured the title. Text: Heikki Kiiskinen, Photo: Ildiko Kadar Finland Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Miłosz REDZIMSKI and Zuzanna WIELGOS claimed the singles titles at the Polish National Championships in Szczecin. REDZIMSKI successfully defended his title with a dominant performance. In the final, he defeated Jakub DYJAS in straight games (4-0), having earlier overcome Marek BADOWSKI in the semifinals. DYJAS reached the final after beating Tomasz KOTOWSKI. In the women’s singles, WIELGOS celebrated her first national title after an impressive run. She defeated Paulina KRZYSIEK in the final (4-2), having edged past Katarzyna WĘGRZYN in a dramatic seven-game semifinal. KRZYSIEK advanced to the final after overcoming Natalia BAJOR. WIELGOS also added a second gold medal in women’s doubles alongside BAJOR, while Marcel BŁASZCZYK enjoyed a standout tournament, winning both men’s doubles with Jakub STECYSZYN and mixed doubles with KRZYSIEK. Poland Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Pert Marten LEHTLAAN and Airi AVAMERI claimed the singles titles at the Estonian National Championships. This year’s championships highlighted a clear generational shift, with young players making a strong impact while established names continued to deliver at the highest level. At just 18 years old, LEHTLAAN successfully defended his men’s singles title with an impressive performance. In the final, he defeated his doubles partner Madis MOOS in straight games (4-0). Earlier, LEHTLAAN overcame Maksim VUHKA in the semifinals, while MOOS secured his place in the final with a win over Aleksandr LUŠIN, confirming the strength of Estonia’s emerging generation. In the women’s singles, AVAMERI once again demonstrated her consistency and experience, capturing her eighth national title. She defeated Reelica HANSON in the final (4-1), having previously overcome Arina LITVINOVA in the semifinals. HANSON reached the final after a tight seven-game victory against Vitalia REINOL. In doubles events, LEHTLAAN and MOOS combined to win the men’s doubles title, while AVAMERI added another gold medal in women’s doubles alongside Arina LITVINOVA. The mixed doubles title went to Aleksandr SMIRNOV and Kätlin PÕLDVEER. Estonia Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Kornelija RILIŠKYTĖ and Matas SKUČAS claimed the singles titles at the Lithuanian National Championships. In the women’s singles, RILIŠKYTĖ continued her remarkable dominance, securing her eighth consecutive national title. She defeated her twin sister Emilija RILIŠKYTĖ in the final (4-1), after both players advanced convincingly through the semifinals. Kornelija overcame Eivilė ABRAMAVIČIŪTĖ (4-0), while Emilija defeated Lukrecija JUCHNAITĖ by the same score. The men’s singles competition featured tighter battles, particularly in the semifinals. Kęstutis ŽEIMYS defeated Ignas ŠIŠANOVAS (4-2), while SKUČAS edged past Ervinas UZIALO in a seven-game thriller (4-3). In the final, SKUČAS ended ŽEIMYS’ two-year reign as champion with a 4-2 victory, marking his return to the national title after a 15-year gap. RILIŠKYTĖ’s dominance extended beyond singles, as she completed a treble. She won the women’s doubles title alongside Emilija RILIŠKYTĖ and also triumphed in mixed doubles with ŽEIMYS, successfully defending all three titles from the previous year. Lithuania Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles