At the Slovak National Table Tennis Championships in Bratislava, Adam KLAJBER and Ema LABOŠOVÁ claimed the senior singles titles, highlighting a weekend of breakthrough performances and strong individual performances. KLAJBER became Slovak men’s champion for the first time in his career after an impressive run. On his way to the title, he defeated Ivan KULICH (4-0), Jakub HOLUBČÍK (4-1) and Samuel ARPÁŠ (4-1), before overcoming defending champion and record 11-time winner Ľubomír PIŠTEJ (4-2). In the final, he produced a remarkable comeback from 1-3 to defeat Jakub ZELINKA (4-3). “It’s a surprise for me, and at the same time I’m very happy that I managed to win. I consider it a very valuable triumph. Before the final, I saw the chances as equal. I expected that luck and better handling of crucial moments would decide. For me, this has been the most successful tournament on the domestic scene so far, and I hope there will be many more like this.” In the women’s singles, LABOŠOVÁ returned to the top after missing last year’s championships due to injury, securing her third national title. Entering as the third seed, she defeated Monika URÍKOVÁ (4-0), Simona JASS (4-2) and Dominika WILTSCHKOVÁ in the semifinals (4-2), before beating top seed Tatiana KUKUĽKOVÁ (4-1) in the final. Notably, all three of her national titles have come against the same opponent in the final. “Last year I missed the championships due to injury. I’m happy to be back and, in a way, to defend my title from the previous championships I played. I felt very good throughout the tournament. Táňa and I have known each other since childhood. Our matches are not only about the game, but also about the mental side. Over the past two days, it was very demanding for me, but I’m glad I managed it after previous problems and that I’m healthy again. I feel great.” LABOŠOVÁ also added the women’s doubles title alongside Dominika WILTSCHKOVÁ, completing a highly successful return. In the men’s doubles, the rising young duo Samuel ARPÁŠ and Mychailo LOVHA claimed the title, defeating the defending champions in the semifinals and the top-seeded pair Ľubomír PIŠTEJ / Jakub ZELINKA in the final, without dropping a set. In the women’s doubles, LABOŠOVÁ and WILTSCHKOVÁ confirmed their status as the strongest pairing, overcoming the defending champions Tatiana KUKUĽKOVÁ and Nikoleta PUCHOVANOVÁ in straight games. In mixed doubles, Ľubomír PIŠTEJ and Tatiana KUKUĽKOVÁ lived up to expectations, winning the title without losing a single set and securing their third joint national crown. The championships also included U21 events, where Mychailo LOVHA and Dominika WILTSCHKOVÁ claimed the titles. Slovakia Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Deni KOŽUL and Sara TOKIĆ once again became national champions in the singles events at the 35th National Championships in Otočec. KOŽUL (Logatec) claimed his sixth title overall and fourth in a row, while TOKIĆ (Vrtojba) secured her third consecutive crown. In the men’s event, KOŽUL justified his status as top favourite in the absence of the injured Darko JORGIĆ. On his way to the final, he dropped only one game, defeating Miha PODOBNIK (Savinja) 4-1 in the semifinals. In the final, he overcame Peter HRIBAR (Krka) in straight games (4-0). “I’m happy that I once again brought two national titles to NTK Logatec, and my sixth individual and fourth consecutive one. I’m satisfied with my performance over both days. Peter also played very well and fully deserved his place in the final, but I was more proactive, which makes me even happier to have defended the title,” said KOŽUL. In the women’s competition, TOKIĆ delivered another dominant performance. She defeated Katarina STRAŽAR (Mengeš) 4-0 in the semifinals and then beat Tjaša NOVAK (Kajuh-Slovan) 4-0 in the final, although several games were closely contested. “I knew I was among the favourites for the title, but that also meant more pressure. The toughest matches for me were before the semifinal, and I’m most satisfied with my performance in the semifinal and final. I’m happy to have achieved my goal, and I’m also very pleased with the women’s doubles title with Ana TOFANT, which was our fourth. I’m also proud of my first medal in mixed doubles. Although gold is always the goal, I’m satisfied with silver as well,” said TOKIĆ. There were no changes at the top in the doubles events either. In men’s doubles, KOŽUL and HRIBAR defeated Brin VOVK PETROVSKI and Miha PODOBNIK 3-2 in a thrilling final. In women’s doubles, TOKIĆ and Ana TOFANT secured the title with a 3-0 victory over Lara OPEKA and Tjaša NOVAK, while in mixed doubles, Miha PODOBNIK and Katarina STRAŽAR triumphed over Brin VOVK PETROVSKI and TOKIĆ (3-0). Slovenia Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Eduard IONESCU and Bernadette SZOCS claimed the singles titles at the Romanian National Championships in Bucharest. The 2026 edition of the National Individual Championships was held at Sala Polivalentă Rapid, bringing together the country’s leading players in a highly competitive field across all events. In the men’s singles, IONESCU secured the national title after finishing ahead of Iulian CHIRIȚA in the final. Both players showed strong form throughout the event, with Ovidiu IONESCU and Darius MOVILEANU completing the podium. In the women’s singles, SZOCS once again confirmed her status at the top of Romanian table tennis, defeating Adina DIACONU in the final. Elena ZAHARIA and Andreea DRAGOMAN shared third place. SZOCS added a second title in women’s doubles alongside Elizabeta SAMARA, while IONESCU also enjoyed a successful campaign, winning the mixed doubles title together with SZOCS. The men’s doubles crown went to Rareș ȘIPOȘ and Cristian PLETEA. Romania Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

The Czech Republic men’s and women’s national championships were held in České Budějovice, where David REITŠPIES and Nikita PETROVOVÁ claimed the singles titles. While it marked a third national title for the El Niňo Prague player REITŠPIES, it was a first career triumph for PETROVOVÁ of TJ Ostrava KST. The tournament featured several surprising results. The top favourite in the men’s singles, Lubomír JANČAŘÍK, was eliminated in the third round by Ondřej KVĚTON, while in the women’s event, both Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ and Karin GROFOVÁ fell short of the title. In the men’s final, REITŠPIES defeated Pavel ŠIRUČEK and expressed his satisfaction after the match: “It’s wonderful, what can I say. Second season with El Niňo, second title. I have to thank club owner Zbyněk Špaček, coach Petr Kaucký and my teammates. I feel at home there, and my results reflect that.” Women’s singles winner PETROVOVÁ was overwhelmed by her success. After the final against Karin GROFOVÁ, she could hardly believe what she had achieved: “I can’t believe it happened. I approached the final the same way as every previous match. I didn’t think about it as a gold medal match. I knew I wouldn’t be the favourite and just wanted to fight. She has a much better record than me, so I thought that if everything worked perfectly, I might have a chance, but there was always that uncertainty.” Czechia Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Borgar HAUG, Rebekka CARLSEN and Krizander MAGNUSSEN claimed the main titles at the Norwegian National Championships in Bergen. The event was held in a brand-new table tennis hall, offering an outstanding setting for this year’s battles for the prestigious King’s Trophy, as Laksevåg club welcomed the country’s top players. In the men’s singles, HAUG underlined his status as Norway’s leading player by capturing his seventh national title. In the final, he defeated Martin FRØSETH, with the match featuring several high-quality rallies before HAUG took control. On his way to the title, HAUG was tested by Khai Noah LAM in the semifinals, while FRØSETH advanced after a strong comeback victory over Alexander KLERCK FRANSSON. The women’s singles confirmed the continued dominance of CARLSEN, who added another national title to her impressive collection. She defeated her club teammate Christine KALVATN in the final (4-2), after initially taking a commanding lead. In the semifinals, CARLSEN overcame Anne Sophie KALVATN, while Christine KALVATN progressed with a solid win over Aida DAHLEN. The event once again highlighted the strength of club B72, which had a strong presence throughout the competition. In para open singles, MAGNUSSEN claimed his first King’s Trophy, taking advantage of the absence of multiple-time champion Tommy URHAUG. He advanced confidently through the draw and defeated Thomas SÆTRA in the final to secure a landmark victory. Norway Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Para Open Singles

At the PalaTennistavolo “Aldo De Santis” in Terni, Gaia MONFARDINI (ASV TT Südtirol) and Matteo MUTTI (Apuania Carrara) claimed their first singles titles at the Italian National Championships, both triumphing in the second final of their careers. MONFARDINI capped an outstanding tournament by completing a hat-trick of titles, having also won the mixed doubles alongside John OYEBODE and the women’s doubles together with her mother, TAN Wenling. In the women’s singles final, MONFARDINI defeated Nikoleta STEFANOVA (Tennistavolo Castel Goffredo) 4-2, denying her opponent a twelfth national title. Nicole ARLIA (Centro Sportivo Aeronautica Militare) and Giorgia PICCOLIN (Centro Sportivo Esercito), the champions of 2024 and 2025, respectively, shared third place. “It’s the first time I’ve beaten Nikoleta, and it feels amazing,” said MONFARDINI. “She has a great serve and a lot of experience. I approached the match with humility and focus, and I managed to react in the most difficult moments. The semifinal against ARLIA was also very tough—I was trailing 0-2 and came back. I tried to play at my best level and succeeded. My mother TAN, who was coaching me, reminded me to stay mentally strong. Her advice was crucial. She knows me very well and helped me manage my emotions. I dedicate this victory to her, to my father Alfio and to my club TT Südtirol. I didn’t expect to win three titles, but I learned not to put too much pressure on myself.” In the men’s singles, MUTTI defeated reigning champion John OYEBODE (Tennistavolo Sassari) 4-1 to secure his first national title. Mihai BOBOCICA (Centro Sportivo Aeronautica Militare) and Marco CAPPUCCIO (Tennistavolo Sassari) finished in third place. “It’s an incredible feeling,” MUTTI commented. “In 2019 I lost the final to my brother Leonardo, and that was a tough moment. Two years ago I also lost in the semifinals after leading 3-0, which was perhaps my biggest disappointment. It wasn’t easy to come back from those moments, but they helped me grow. I prepared very well for this tournament and felt confident. In the semifinals I beat BOBOCICA, a true legend of our sport. In the final, I knew it would be a battle against OYEBODE. Leonardo was decisive—having him on the bench gave me confidence in the key moments. Sharing this title with him makes it even more special.” In the women’s doubles, MONFARDINI and TAN Wenling secured their second national title together, defeating defending champions Debora VIVARELLI and Giorgia PICCOLIN (Centro Sportivo Esercito) 3-1 in the final. Bronze medals went to Nikoleta STEFANOVA / Nicole ARLIA and Valentina RONCALLO / Miriam CARNOVALE. In the men’s doubles, Carlo ROSSI (Marcozzi Cagliari) and John OYEBODE retained their title with a 3-1 victory over Andrea PUPPO (Tennistavolo Sassari) and Matteo MUTTI. Third place was shared by Francesco TREVISAN / Danilo FASO and Francesco PALMIERI / Alessandro DI MARINO. In mixed doubles, John OYEBODE and Gaia MONFARDINI claimed their third title in the last four years, defeating Niagol STOYANOV (Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Azzurre) and Giorgia PICCOLIN 3-0 in the final. Bronze medals went to Tommaso GIOVANNETTI / Chiara COLANTONI and Federico VALLINO / Miriam CARNOVALE. Italy Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Marcos FREITAS and Matilde PINTO claimed the national senior titles at the 2025–2026 Portuguese National Championships, held in Vila Nova de Gaia. For 19-year-old PINTO, this marks her first senior national title, completing an impressive progression after winning gold in almost all younger age categories. In the final, she defeated Júlia LEAL to secure the crown. FREITAS, one of Portugal’s most experienced players, added another national title to his career, reaffirming his status at the top of Portuguese table tennis. He overcame João GERALDO in the final in straight games. Portugal Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

The Bosnia and Herzegovina National Individual Championships for seniors took place in Ilijaš, bringing together the country’s top players for two days of intense competition. After a series of closely contested matches, Benjamin ZIJADIĆ secured the men’s singles title, while Emina CERIĆ emerged victorious in the women’s event, confirming her strong form on the national stage. In the men’s competition, ZIJADIĆ finished ahead of Edin KONJIĆ, with Dario PEJIĆ and Kenan ZAHIROVIĆ sharing third place. In the women’s singles, CERIĆ topped the podium ahead of Harisa MEŠETOVIĆ, while Ana SLADOJE and Ajna ZLOTRG completed the medal positions. The doubles titles went to Emir MUJIČIĆ / Anes MUJIČIĆ in men’s doubles and Harisa MEŠETOVIĆ / Ana SLADOJE in women’s doubles, while the mixed doubles crown was claimed by Aron KANLIĆ and Harisa MEŠETOVIĆ. Bosnia and Herzegovina Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Luxembourg’s leading table tennis players will gather this weekend at the Centre Atert in Bertrange for the Foyer National Championships, where the 2026 national titles will be decided across men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. Defending singles champions Sarah DE NUTTE (Diddeleng) and Eric GLOD (Wëntger) return with the aim of retaining their crowns. However, the competition promises to be wide open, with several strong contenders capable of challenging for both titles and podium places. In the women’s event, Sarah DE NUTTE enters as the main favourite, but Enisa SADIKOVIC (Diddeleng) will be eager to build on her recent progress and push the defending champion even further than last year. A strong group of challengers, including Carole HARTMANN (Iechternach), Jona SCHROEDER (Préizerdaul), Melisa SADIKOVIC (Diddeleng), Tessy DUMONT (Lënster) and Kinda MOSTAFA (Union), will also be targeting medal positions. The men’s competition is expected to deliver high-quality encounters, particularly in the later rounds. Among the leading contenders are former national champions Luka MLADENOVIC (Berbuerg), Maël VAN DESSEL (Hueschtert-F.) and Eric GLOD (Wëntger), alongside Aaron SAHR (Houwald). Other top-seeded players include Loris STEPHANY (Berbuerg), Tom SCHOLTES (Berbuerg), Arlindo DE SOUSA (Lénger) and Gene WANTZ (Recken). Attention will also be on emerging talents Pit SCHOLTES (Lenneng), Luca ELSEN (Lëntgen) and Foos FERBER (Préizerdaul), who will be looking to challenge the established names. In the doubles events, new champions are guaranteed as none of last year’s gold medal-winning pairs return in the same combinations. In men’s doubles, WANTZ / VAN DESSEL and GLOD / CIOCIU top the seeding list. In the women’s event, the leading pairs are GONDERINGER / DE NUTTE and SADIKOVIC / SADIKOVIC, while in mixed doubles the top seeds are DE NUTTE / MICHELY and SADIKOVIC / WANTZ. Competition begins on Saturday with the doubles events from 11:00, followed by mixed doubles at 13:15. The men’s singles start at 13:15, while the women’s singles begin at 16:20. The mixed doubles competition will be completed on the same day, with the final scheduled in the evening. Sunday will feature the decisive stages of the tournament, including quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals in all remaining events, culminating with the singles finals at 18:00. Matches will be played in a knockout format, with singles played best-of-seven games and doubles best-of-five. A live stream will be available on Sunday via the official federation platform, where fans can also follow results and updates throughout the competition.

Excitement is building ahead of the 96th Austrian National Championships, set to take place this weekend in Horn (Lower Austria). With defending champion Andreas LEVENKO withdrawing, the race for the men’s singles title is wide open. Top seed Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK enters the tournament as the main favourite, aiming to claim his first national singles title. The 2024 European doubles bronze medallist is seeded in three events – singles, men’s doubles (with his brother Franci KOLODZIEJCZYK) and mixed doubles (with women’s top seed Karoline MISCHEK). However, strong competition awaits. LIU Zhenlong, runner-up last year, has shown excellent form in the Bundesliga, while Simon PFEFFER, Alexander CHEN, and Julian RZIHAUSCHEK are all serious contenders. One thing is certain a new champion will be crowned. In the women’s singles, the withdrawals of Sofia POLCANOVA and defending champion LIU Yuan have reshaped the draw. Karoline MISCHEK, runner-up last year, leads the field and is expected to face her club teammate Nina SKERBINZ in a potential final. Young talent Mariia LYTVYN, bronze medallist at the U15 European Championships, could challenge the favourites. She is also among the top contenders in women’s doubles alongside Julia DÜR, and will defend her mixed doubles title with Christoph SIMONER.