From October 12 to 19, Zadar will host the European Team Championships. The Višnjik Sports Hall will welcome 24 men’s and 24 women’s national teams, bringing together more than 200 athletes, including the very elite of European table tennis. Hosting such a prestigious event is a major recognition for Croatian sport. The details were presented at a press conference where the Croatian Table Tennis Association and OTP Bank signed a sponsorship agreement. ETTU Vice President Zoran PRIMORAC also the President of the Croatian Table Tennis Association (HSTS) and celebrated Zadar native with as many as seven Olympic appearances, emphasized the great honor of hosting the championship: “When I became President of the Association, my wish was to bring a major tournament to Croatia. And as someone from Zadar, it was my dream that the event would be held here in Zadar,” said PRIMORAC. He expressed gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Croatian Olympic Committee, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the City of Zadar, and the County for their support. “I hope this will be a wonderful tournament, a true festival of table tennis. I expect many spectators and fans to come so that we can promote table tennis, a beautiful sport with a long tradition, and of course to promote Zadar as an attractive tourist and sports destination. I am convinced that fans from all over Croatia will come to watch great table tennis stars, Olympic medalists, and to cheer on our own players who will be fighting for medals here”. The Croatian men’s team will play in a group with Moldova and Austria, while the women’s team will seek a place in the knockout stage from a group with Italy and England. The championship also carries historic significance: in 1971, Zadar hosted the very first tournament for Europe’s best table tennis players under the name Top 12, which later became a respected regular competition.
Nathan LAM Crowned Under 19 Boys Champion in Tours
In a decisive final-round duel for the title at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours, Nathan LAM of France claimed the gold medal in the Under 19 Boys’ Singles with a straight-games victory over Spain’s Daniel BERZOSA. The home favourite ended the event with eight wins and just one defeat. LAM’s key moment came in the closing match — the direct contest for the top spot — where he handled the pressure superbly to beat BERZOSA 4–0 (12–10, 11–8, 11–5, 11–9). The French player’s only loss came earlier in the tournament against England’s Connor GREEN, but he quickly recovered to dominate the remaining rounds, including a strong win over fellow countryman Marcel BLASZCZYK of Poland in Round 8. The Spaniard’s path to silver included commanding victories over Antoine NOIRAULT (4–1) and Marcel BLASZCZYK (4–1), as well as a remarkable seven-game battle against Samuel ARPAS in which he saved multiple match points to prevail 4–3 (17–15 in the decider). Connor GREEN of England secured the bronze after a strong closing day, finishing just behind the leading pair with six wins and three losses. GREEN, seeded seventh, produced several upsets — including victories over Nathan LAM (4–3) and Antoine NOIRAULT (4–2) — to earn a well-deserved place on the podium. Under 19 Boys – Results Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Rank Player Wins Losses Points 1 Nathan LAM 8 1 17 2 Daniel BERZOSA 7 2 16 3 Connor GREEN 6 3 15 4 Marcel BLASZCZYK 6 3 15 5 Tom CLOSSET 4 5 13 6 Antoine NOIRAULT 4 5 13 7 Stepan BRHEL 2 7 11 8 Rafal FORMELA 3 6 10 9 Flavio MOURIER 3 6 10 10 Samuel ARPAS 2 7 9
Nina GUO ZHENG Leads French Triumph in Tours – Under 19 Girls’ Title Decided on Head-to-Head
Nina GUO ZHENG of France emerged as the winner of the Under 19 Girls’ event at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours after nine intense rounds of competition. Last year’s bronze medallist climbed all the way to the top this time, finishing level in points with her compatriot Leana HOCHART, but taking gold thanks to her head-to-head victory in their thrilling seven-game opening-round clash. Romania’s Bianca MEI ROSU, consistently strong throughout the tournament, completed the podium in third place. It was a dream week for the host nation as both French players led the standings from start to finish. GUO ZHENG started her campaign in style, defeating HOCHART in a spectacular first-round duel (4–3), which ultimately decided the title. Despite dropping only one further match – against Czech representative Veronika POLAKOVA – Nina showed remarkable consistency, beating all other opponents with confidence. Her compatriot Leana HOCHART mirrored her performance, also winning eight of nine matches, but the early loss to Nina proved decisive. HOCHART’s wins over strong names such as Bianca MEI ROSU, Matilde PINTO, and Veronika POLAKOVA secured her the silver medal. Romania’s Bianca MEI ROSU, last year’s Under 19 European Champion, confirmed her quality again in Tours. She finished with seven wins and two losses. Her victories over POLAKOVA, PINTO, and TOKIC showed why she remains one of Europe’s most consistent young players. Behind the top three, Sara TOKIC of Slovenia impressed with a fourth-place finish, while Portugal’s Julia LEAL and Czechia’s Veronika POLAKOVA followed closely, each scoring four wins. Under 19 Girls Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Rank Player Wins Losses Points 1 Nina GUO ZHENG 8 1 15 2 Leana HOCHART 8 1 15 3 Bianca MEI ROSU 7 2 14 4 Sara TOKIC 5 4 12 5 Julia LEAL 4 5 11 6 Veronika POLAKOVA 4 5 11 7 Matilde PINTO 4 5 11 8 Natalia BOGDANOWICZ 3 6 10 9 Karolina HOLDA 2 7 9
Francesco TREVISAN Wins Under 15 Boys’ Europe Top 10 Title in Tours
Italy’s Francesco TREVISAN won the Under 15 Boys’ Event at the Europe Top 10 in Tours, France, completing the tournament with a perfect record of nine wins from nine matches. The Italian added another success to his already strong 2025 season, following his medals at the European Youth Championships (EYC) in Ostrava earlier this year. The podium was completed by Görkem ÖÇAL of Türkiye, who finished second, and Mark GERGELY of Hungary, who placed third. Kenan KAHRAMAN of Türkiye came close to a medal, finishing fourth by just one point. TREVISAN, who won gold in the Team and Doubles events and bronze in Singles at the EYC, showed solid and consistent form throughout the two days in Tours. He maintained control in his matches and managed the pressure well in the decisive moments, especially during his seven-game win against Jan MRUGALA of Poland. TREVISAN started the competition confidently with wins over Quentin SANDONA (France) and Lenard SZABO (Hungary). He later defeated Kenan KAHRAMAN and Mark GERGELY, confirming his position at the top of the standings before the final round. In his closing match, he overcame Görkem ÖÇAL of Türkiye 4–2 to complete his clean sweep. Görkem ÖÇAL, silver medalist in singles at the EYC, secured second place in Tours with six wins and three defeats. He played a number of long and competitive matches, including a seven-game win over Kenan KAHRAMAN in the opening round. His teammate KAHRAMAN continued his good form, recording several key wins against higher-seeded opponents such as MRUGALA and GERGELY, finishing just outside the top three. Mark GERGELY took third place with six wins and three losses. His results were built on consistent performance across all rounds, including victories over SZABO and RINDERER. Under 15 Boys Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Player W L PTS Rank Francesco TREVISAN 9 0 18 1 Görkem ÖÇAL 6 3 15 2 Mark GERGELY 6 3 15 3 Kenan KAHRAMAN 6 3 15 4 Lenard SZABO 5 4 14 5 Jan MRUGALA 4 5 13 6 Quentin SANDONA 3 6 12 7 Abraham SELLADO 3 6 12 8 Lukas WANG 2 7 11 9 Jonas RINDERER 1 8 10 10
ITAGAKI Dominates to Win Under 15 Girls title at Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours
The European Under 15 Girls’ event at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours concluded with an superb triumph for Koharu ITAGAKI of Germany, who clinched the title in commanding fashion. The reigning European Under 15 champion completed a flawless 9–0 record across three days of competition, finishing ahead of 2023 European Under 13 champion Alexia NODIN of France and 2024 and 2023 European Under 15 champion Hanka KODET of Czechia. This result marks a powerful follow-up to ITAGAKI’s success at the European Youth Championships in Ostrava, where she captured gold in both the Team and Singles events, along with silver medals in Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Having finished second behind KODET in last year’s Top 10, the German talent has now reversed the script and firmly established herself as Europe’s dominant Under 15 player. In Tours, ITAGAKI’s consistency and mental strength stood out from the opening day. She began the campaign with a tough 4–3 victory over Poland’s Wanessa KULCZYCKA, surviving early danger before finding her rhythm. From there, she swept through the field all without dropping another match. In the final round, ITAGAKI sealed her perfect record with a determined 4–2 win over her familiar rival Hanka KODET, confirming her supremacy. Runner-up Alexia NODIN of France, one of the breakout stars of the event, finished with an excellent 8–1 record. She displayed brilliant form throughout, highlighted by wins over KODET and Austria’s Mariia LYTVYN, as well as a competitive performance against ITAGAKI in Round 3 where she took two games off the champion. Hanka KODET, last year’s Top 10 winner and two-time European champion, completed the podium with a 7–2 record. The Czech player produced solid victories over Nil BASARAN, Renata SHYPSHA, and Patricia STOICA, but was unable to repeat her dominance from 2024. Her defeats to NODIN and ITAGAKI proved decisive in the title race, though her consistency ensured another top-three finish in one of Europe’s toughest youth tournaments. Under 15 Girls Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Player W L PTS Rank Koharu ITAGAKI 9 0 18 1 Alexia NODIN 8 1 17 2 Hanka KODET 7 2 16 3 Siri BENJEGÅRD 4 5 13 4 Mariia LYTVYN 4 5 13 5 Nil BASARAN 4 5 13 6 Renata SHYPSHA 3 6 12 7 Lana BENKO 3 6 12 8 Patricia STOICA 2 7 11 9 Wanessa KULCZYCKA 0 9 6 10
BERZOSA Survives Thriller to Stay Perfect
Top seed Daniel BERZOSA of Spain endured his toughest test yet at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours but preserved his unbeaten record after six rounds. Facing Slovakia’s Samuel ARPAS, the Spaniard trailed 1–3 and was forced into a dramatic seventh game. In the decider, BERZOSA saved multiple match points before finally closing the contest 17–15, keeping his perfect 6–0 tally intact. Earlier in the day, BERZOSA looked composed, sweeping aside England’s Connor GREEN in straight games and defeating Belgium’s Tom CLOSSET 4–1. Home player Nathan LAM continued in good rhythm. Seeded no. 3, he opened the day with a solid 4–1 victory against Czechia’s Stepan BRHEL, but then suffered his first defeat of the event. England’s GREEN, seeded no. 7, edged him in a pulsating seven-game duel, with the Frenchman unable to convert his chances despite leading 2–1. LAM, however, bounced back in style by overpowering Belgium’s CLOSSET in straight games in the final round, keeping himself firmly in the hunt with a 5–1 record. Another French contender, Antoine NOIRAULT, has been equally impressive. After a six-game win over ARPAS in Round 4, he added back-to-back victories against Poland’s Rafal FORMELA (4–0) and Marcel BLASZCZYK (4–1). With four wins from six matches, NOIRAULT has climbed into the top three. Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Player W L PTS Rank Daniel BERZOSA 6 0 12 1 Nathan LAM 5 1 11 2 Antoine NOIRAULT 4 2 10 3 Marcel BLASZCZYK 4 2 10 4 Connor GREEN 3 3 9 5 Tom CLOSSET 2 4 8 6 Samuel ARPAS 2 4 8 7 Rafal FORMELA 2 4 8 8 Stepan BRHEL 1 5 7 9 Flavio MOURIER 1 5 7 10
HOCHART and MEI ROSU Take Control in U19 Girls’ Event After Day Two in Tours
The Under 19 Girls’ competition at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours saw a dramatic shift on the second day as top seed and reigning champion Veronika MATIUNINA of Ukraine was forced to withdraw due to illness. With her absence, the focus turned to the new frontrunners: France’s Leana HOCHART and Romania’s Bianca MEI ROSU, both of whom emerged as the strongest contenders for the title after six rounds. HOCHART, backed by the home crowd, delivered a flawless performance across the day. She overcame Portugal’s Matilde PINTO in four games, cruised past Julia LEAL in straight games, and capped her run with an emphatic 4–0 victory over MEI ROSU in the key showdown of Round 6. With six wins and only one defeat, the French player now leads the standings on countback. MEI ROSU, meanwhile, continued her excellent form, defeating Veronika POLAKOVA of Czechia and sweeping past Poland’s Natalia BOGDANOWICZ before running into HOCHART in their highly anticipated duel. Despite the loss, the Romanian remains level with her French rival at 6–1, firmly in contention for the title heading into the final rounds. Elsewhere, Portugal’s Julia LEAL produced one of the surprises of the day, narrowly edging BOGDANOWICZ in seven games in Round 4. France’s Nina GUO ZHENG also stayed in the chase, winning two five-setters before closing with a dominant victory over PINTO. Under 19 Girls Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Player W L PTS Rank Leana HOCHART 6 1 11 1 Bianca MEI ROSU 6 1 11 2 Nina GUO ZHENG 5 1 9 3 Natalia BOGDANOWICZ 3 4 8 4 Matilde PINTO 3 3 7 5 Julia LEAL 3 3 7 6 Veronika POLAKOVA 3 3 7 7 Karolina HOLDA 2 4 6 8 Sara TOKIC 2 4 6 9 Veronika MATIUNINA 0 9 0 10
TREVISAN Perfect Run, ÖÇAL and KAHRAMAN Keep Turkey in the Hunt in U15 Boys’
Francesco TREVISAN of Italy has been flawless so far at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours, recording six wins from six matches in the Under 15 Boys’ event after two days of play. The Italian player started day two by surviving a seven-game thriller against Germany’s Lukas WANG, before moving on to more confident wins over Jonas RINDERER of Germany and Jan MRUGALA of Poland. Turkey’s no. 1 seed Görkem ÖÇAL suffered his first defeat of the tournament, dropping to second position, but remains firmly in contention alongside his teammate Kenan KAHRAMAN. ÖÇAL endured a dramatic start to the day when he fell to England’s Abraham SELLADO. SELLADO raced to a 3–0 lead before ÖÇAL clawed back to level the match, only for the English player to finish strongly in the decider. Despite that setback, the Turkish star recovered quickly, defeating WANG in straight games and later beating RINDERER in a tight six-set duel. His resilience ensured that he stays in the title race. Meanwhile, Kenan KAHRAMAN, seeded no. 7, has been one of the surprise stories of the tournament. He edged no. 4 seed MRUGALA of Poland in an epic seven-game battle, saving himself with a 14–12 finish in the decider. He went on to add further victories against Hungary’s Lenard SZABO and Mark GERGELY, proving his growing strength in Tours and establishing himself as a serious contender. Under 15 Boys Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Player W L PTS Rank Francesco TREVISAN 6 0 12 1 Görkem ÖÇAL 5 1 11 2 Kenan KAHRAMAN 5 1 11 3 Mark GERGELY 4 2 10 4 Jan MRUGALA 3 3 9 5 Lenard SZABO 2 4 8 6 Quentin SANDONA 2 4 8 7 Abraham SELLADO 2 4 8 8 Lukas WANG 1 5 7 9 Jonas RINDERER 0 6 6 10
ITAGAKI, NODIN and KODET Extends Winning Streak on Day Two in Tours
Koharu ITAGAKI of Germany remained unbeaten at the close of day two in the Under 15 Girls’ Singles Event at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours, France. Last year’s champion Hanka KODET of Czechia kept the pressure on, but with one defeat against Alexia NODIN of France on the opening day, she sits in third place behind the French representative. Top seed ITAGAKI continued her perfect run with victories over Siri BENJEGÅRD of Sweden, Nil BASARAN of Turkey, and Mariia LYTVYN of Austria. NODIN also enjoyed a strong second day. She began with a confident win over Croatia’s Lana BENKO and followed with two more straight-game victories against Poland’s Wanessa KULCZYCKA and Sweden’s BENJEGÅRD. KODET, holding just one defeat after six rounds, also produced a solid performance. She recorded wins over BASARAN, LYTVYN, and Spain’s Renata SHYPSHA, confirming her place in the chasing pack. Under 15 Girls Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Standings Player W L PTS Rank Koharu ITAGAKI 6 0 12 1 Alexia NODIN 5 1 11 2 Hanka KODET 5 1 11 3 Mariia LYTVYN 3 3 9 4 Nil BASARAN 3 3 9 5 Siri BENJEGÅRD 2 4 8 6 Lana BENKO 2 4 8 7 Patricia STOICA 2 4 8 8 Renata SHYPSHA 2 4 8 9 Wanessa KULCZYCKA 0 6 6 10
BERZOSA and LAM Stay Perfect in U19 Boys’ Event After Day One in Tours
In the Under 19 Boys’ category at the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours, France, no. 1 seed Daniel BERZOSA of Spain and France’s Nathan LAM ended day one with flawless records after three rounds. BERZOSA was in strong form throughout the day, posting victories over France’s Flavio MOURIER, Poland’s Rafal FORMELA, and Czechia’s Stepan BRHEL without major difficulties. LAM, cheered on by the home crowd, also remained unbeaten with wins over his compatriot Antoine NOIRAULT, Flavio MOURIER, and FORMELA. The opening round delivered the first upset of the day. England’s Connor GREEN, seeded no. 7, defeated Belgium’s Tom CLOSSET, the no. 5 seed, in a gripping seven-game encounter. CLOSSET recovered quickly, beating Samuel ARPAS of Slovakia and NOIRAULT, while GREEN continued his good run with victories against ARPAS and Marcel BLASZCZYK of Poland. Their later head-to-head clash turned into one of the day’s most exciting battles, filled with momentum swings. You can see the pictures here Under 19 Boys – Results Round 2 Round 3