The 13th European Universities Table Tennis Championship, staged from 11 to 16 September 2025 at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ), welcomed ETTU President Pedro MOURA, who was present at the event. His attendance underlined the importance of mutual support and cooperation between European table tennis and university sport Organised by the European University Sports Association(EUSA) together with the Turkish University Sports Federation (TUSF) and hostedby MAKÜ, the championship welcomed 132 student athletes from all over Europe. For six days, the university teams fought hard on the tables, turning Burdur into a lively stage of sport and camaraderie. On the final day, ETTU President MOURA joined the official closing activities and exchanged gifts with György KOVÁCS, Chair of the EUSA Student and Alumni Commission (SCAC), and Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DALGAR, Rector of MAKÜ. The gesture reflected the spirit of cooperation between federations,universities, and national sports organisations working together to develop table tennis at the student level. “I was very happy to receive the invitation from EUSA to attend the European Universities Table Tennis Championships, and I was deeply impressed with everything I experienced here. I wish to congratulate EUSA for creating such a valuable platform for university students across Europe to compete. The atmosphere was amazing, and I am already looking forward to coming back in the future. Some of our young players had an excellent opportunity to test themselves at this level and to enjoy a truly memorable experience. I am eager to continue this strong partnership, which gives our players the chance to develop and grow through competition,” said President MOURA. The team finals brought thrilling matches: In the women’s event, Wroclaw University of Economics (Poland) clinched the title ahead of the University of Nottingham (United Kingdom), while Paris Descartes University (France) and the University of Warsaw (Poland) shared third place. In the men’s event, Zamojski Academy (Poland) lifted the trophy, beating University of Leipzig (Germany) in the final. Istanbul Aydın University (Türkiye) and Pantheon-Sorbonne University (France) completed the podium.
Finlandia Open: Registrations are open
The 34th edition of the Finlandia Open is scheduled to take place from December 4th to December 7th 2025 at the Kisakallio Sports Institute in Lohja. This competition is officially recognized by the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) and holds ETTU ranking status. The tournament will feature Men’s and Women’s Singles events as well as Under 21 events for both men and women. Deadlines: More info here. Finnish Table Tennis Association email: info@sptl.fi
ROBLES and PROSVIRNINA Crowned Champions at the 40th Vic International Open
The 40th edition of the Vic International Open concluded in Barcelona with triumphs for Spain’s Álvaro ROBLES and Ukraine’s Natalya PROSVIRNINA, who wrote their names into the history of one of Spain’s longest-standing table tennis events. More than 300 players competed at the Vic Sports Pavilion, underlining the prestige of the tournament on the RFETM calendar. ROBLES, the number one player on the Spanish national team, sealed the men’s singles crown with a strong performance. In the final he overcame Russia’s Kostantin CHERNOV, the defending champion, proving his sharp form ahead of his debut for Spo Rouen in the French Pro A league, scheduled for tomorrow. ROBLES had earlier beaten Argentine Nicolás GALVANO (Visit Pontevedra) in the semifinals, showcasing consistency and control throughout the event. In the women’s singles, Natalya PROSVIRNINA, representing Miró Ganxets Costa Daurada, produced high-level table tennis to secure the title. She prevailed in the final against Russian Tatiana GARNOVA, from Francisco Morales Almond Museum, after having already dispatched Girbau Vic TT’s new recruit, Czech international Katerina TOMANOVSKA, in the semifinal. On the men’s side, CHERNOV’S route to the final included a victory over local hope Iker GONZÁLEZ, from CER L’Escala, while GARNOVA defeated the tournament’s biggest surprise package, young Martina SANS of Girbau Vic TT, who impressed with her breakthrough run. One notable absence was Austria’s Robert GARDOS, who was forced to withdraw from the finals due to a severe fever.
Dr. Časl is the winner of the first-ever Super Cup.
The Croatian champions hosted Mladost Tia Mobiteli, the Cup holders, and celebrated with a convincing 3–0 victory. The result was expected, given the strength of their roster, a Dr. Časl triumph seemed inevitable. Their chances were further boosted by the absence of Mladost’s top player, Slovenian international Sara TOKIĆ. Realistically, even her presence would not have changed the outcome, as the home side was simply too strong. Mladost fielded a very young line-up, almost entirely composed of Croatian junior national team members, including the youngest, 15-year-old BENKO. The hosts dropped just one set across the whole tie. The trophy was secured by Thailand’s Tamolwan KHETKHUAN, Hungary’s Szandra PERGEL, and Mirela Đurak BLAŽIČEVIĆ, under the guidance of coach Luka VRANČIĆ. “No other club in history has won seven different competitions like we have. By the way, this is also our 30th trophy in 16 seasons,” emphasized Dr. Časl, the club president. The team has so far collected 12 Croatian championship titles, including ten in a row. Alongside the league and Croatian Cup, Dr. Časl have also lifted the Champions League, Europe Trophy Grand Final, Central European Super League, Mediterranean Cup, and now the Super Cup. The Super Cup trophy was presented to Dr. Časl by Ivan JUZBAŠIĆ, member of the HSTS Executive Board. Dr. Časl – Mladost Tia Mobiteli 3-0
Next Generation on Stage: Top Under 13 Players Ready to Write New Chapter in Kosta
The European Under 13 Championships will be held in Kosta, Sweden, bringing together teams from more than 30 countries (24th to 28th September). The event features both mixed team and individual competitions. Each national team is composed of two boys and two girls, with ties played over five rubbers – beginning with mixed doubles, followed by alternating singles matches. All matches are completed in full, offering every player maximum exposure and competitive experience. The group stage will divide delegations into pools of three or four teams, with the top two advancing to the A final stage and continuing the battle for medals, while lower-placed teams will compete in the B final stage to decide their classification. A special scoring system is in place to reward every effort. A 5–0 victory brings five points, while even a narrow 2–3 defeat still counts for two points. The scale encourages teams to fight for every game: 5–0 win equals 5 points, 4–1 win gives 4, 3–2 win brings 3, while losses of 2–3, 1–4 and 0–5 are worth two, one and zero respectively. Team Match Scoring System Match Result Outcome Points Awarded 5 : 0 Win 5 4 : 1 Win 4 3 : 2 Win 3 2 : 3 Loss 2 1 : 4 Loss 1 0 : 5 Loss 0 The Championships will not only decide the strongest mixed teams but also crown champions in Boys’ Singles, Girls’ Singles and Mixed Doubles. In Bucharest 2024, Turkey’s Gorkem OCAL won the boys’ title ahead of Germany’s Lukas WANG, while Sweden’s Siri BENJEGÅRD captured the girls’ crown against France’s Eva LAM. Germany triumphed in the mixed team event over Spain, and OCAL partnered Ela Su YÖNTER to take mixed doubles gold for Turkey. This year’s entry list once again includes some of the brightest names from Eurotalents and Hopes programs. Romania fields Alexandru POP, currently ranked number two in Europe, alongside Nadalia IONASCU, Kariss Yasmin SERBAN, Bianca Stefania TOMA, Mihai IORDAN and Armand CZIGLER. POP, who reached the quarterfinal in 2024, also competed at the Under 15 level in Ostrava this summer. Germany brings a strong group with Melissa BILL, Emma Sophie LI, Lotta ROTHFUSS, Jonathan KRAFT, Kirill MANALAKI and Jeffrey WEI. Sweden will rely on Saga BLANCK, Leah TULEFALT, Esther WARENFELDT, Filip AROSELL, Zac HALLÉN and Joel ISAKSSON, the latter ranked seventh in Europe and already experienced from last year’s edition and this year’s Youth Series. Czechia includes Adela BRHELOVA, Helena KAMARADOVA, Kristyna KONECNA, Filip BEDNAR, Richard FEBER Jr. and Tomas MATUSKA, with BRHELOVA already a Round of 16 finisher at the Under 15 European Youth Championships. France has nominated Albane ROCHUT, Lisa ZHAO, Simon CLIN, Tim ESCUDIER and Noah LEBRASSEUR, while Spain is represented by Aina CASANOVAS, Carmen GOMEZ, Celia VALPUESTA, Marcos GOMEZ, Alexander MALOV and Ladimir MAYOROV. MAYOROV, Europe’s number one in the rankings, was a bronze medalist last year and impressed again in Ostrava with quarterfinal runs in singles and mixed doubles. MALOV, ranked third, also adds strength to the Spanish line-up. Slovakia can boast one of the headline names of the tournament with Barbora Melisa GUASSARDO, ranked third in Europe, supported by Bianka BACSOVÁ, Vivien MURKOVÁ, Juraj De MIGUEL and Filip NAGY. With such a broad mix of established junior stars and fresh faces, the European Under 13 Championships in Kosta promise thrilling matches and valuable lessons for all participants. Every round could bring new stories of breakthrough talent as the next generation of European champions takes its first major step onto the international stage.
Eurotalents Development Camp II set for Izvorani
The European Table Tennis Union, together with the Romanian Table Tennis Federation, will host the Eurotalents Development Camp II in Izvorani, Romania, from 5–11 October 2025 The camp will bring together some of the most talented young players in Europe, all selected for the Eurotalents 2025 Program. Among the girls are Adela BRYHELOVA (CZE), Albane ROCHUT and Lisa ZHAO (FRA), Alexandra STOIAN and Nadalia IONASCU (ROU), Armin AYDIN, Aybige Fedride ÜSTÜNDAĞ and Ela Su YONTER (TUR), Bianca BACSOVA (SVK), Izabell IVANICS and Zsófia FEGYVER (HUN), Karla IVCIC (CRO), Khadija BABAZADE (AZE) and Temperance TANG (BEL). Representing the boys’ side are Ahmet Yigit GULENLER, Ali Enes SEREN and Aras AYDIN (TUR), Alexander MALOV, Javier GALÁN and Ladimir MAYOROV (ESP), Alexandru POP (ROU), Dimitar DIMITROV (ENG), Marin JEAN and Simon CLIN (FRA), Motiejus ADAMONIS (LTU), Pietro CAMPAGNA (ITA), Reah Krol SHAHAR (ISR), Simon ZSIGMOND (HUN) and Stefan BONCHEV (BUL). Training will be led by Head Coach Bogdan ALBESCU, with support from Assistant Coach Istvan GYORGY and Physical Coach Andrei GHERASE. Sessions are scheduled daily at the Romanian Olympic Centre “Sydney 2000”, a facility located just outside Bucharest. Associations should note the key administrative dates: wildcard requests must be submitted by 15 September 2025, entries close on 21 September 2025, and cancellations are possible until 28 September 2025
Continental Stars Ready for Battle at the European Team Championships in Zadar
In just over a month, the top continental players will gather for another edition of the European Team Table Tennis Championships. The city of Zadar, Croatia, will host the Championships from 12 to 19 October. Two years ago, Germany’s women’s team equaled Hungary’s record with a ninth title in history. With stars such as Europe’s No. 3 Sabine WINTER, No. 6 Ying HAN, and No. 9 Nina MITTELHAM, the reigning champions aim to become the most decorated team since the inaugural edition in 1958. They will be joined by Yuan WAN and Annett KAUFMANN. In the 2024 Malmo final, Germany overcame Romania. The five-time champions return led by Europe’s No. 2 Bernadette SZOCS and No. 5 Elizabeta SAMARA, alongside Adina DIACONU, Andreea DRAGOMAN, and Ioana SINGEORZAN. Bronze medalists from Sweden in 2023, Portugal will be represented by Jieni SHAO and Fu YU, ranked 11th and 12th in Europe, as well as Ines MATOS and Matilde PINTO. Portugal is still chasing its first gold. France, also a semifinalist two years ago, will arrive in Zadar with European No. 4 Jia Nan YUAN, No. 8 Prithika PAVADE, and Camille LUTZ, Charlotte LUTZ, and Audrey ZARIF. Austria, without Europe’s No. 1 Sofia POLCANOVA in 2023, fell in the Round of 16 against France. This time, POLCANOVA is joined by Yuan LIU, Karoline MISCHEK, and Nina SKERBINZ. The host nation, Croatia, will feature Hana ARAPOVIĆ, Dora ĆOSIĆ, Mateja JEGER MAJSTOROVIĆ, Ivana MALOBABIĆ, and Lea RAKOVAC. Spain will rely on Maria XIAO, ranked No. 7 in Europe, together with Maria BERZOSA, Ainhoa CRISTOBAL, Elvira Fiona RAD, and Sofia-Xuan ZHANG.
U23 Para-Eurotalents Development Camp in Havířov
From September 7 to 12, the U23 Para-Eurotalents Development Camp is taking place at the National Training Center in Havířov. 25 players from 10 European countries are participating. This is the first time that the Czech Republic has hosted a similar camp for para table tennis players. “We have already organized several successful ETTU youth camps and we are very happy that we also succeeded in the selection process for the para table tennis camp. In nearby Ostrava, we regularly organize the international tournament Czech Para Open, which is why we wanted to help talented male and female para table tennis players develop in this way as well,” says Nikolas ENDAL, president of the Czech Table Tennis Association. The head coach of ETTU at the camp is Ela MADJSKA, who is assisted by Sanda ERBSA, Chinese coach XU Kai and, of course, the coaches of the individual expeditions. “For young players, such camps are very important. They have the opportunity to train with different sparring partners, meet players from other countries and advance their training methods. It is also similar for us coaches. We discuss training plans, exchange experiences and see each other’s work style. This year there were supposed to be two camps for the U23 category, but unfortunately there is only one in Havířov,” said Ela MADJSKA. The level of individual players and players is different. The camp includes members of senior national teams, but also participants who still have a lot of work to do before entering international competition. “That is also one of the meanings of such meetings. Players who are weaker in terms of performance see what is still ahead of them, while the better ones have the opportunity for quality preparation. I think we will see several of them in November this year at the European Championships in Helsingsborg, which is the highlight of this year for para players,” continues Ela MADJSKA.
Player Power on Display: Europe’s Best Gather for Zadar 2025
The 2025 European Team Table Tennis Championships will be staged in Zadar, Croatia, from 12 to 19 October, organised by the Croatian Table Tennis Association under the authority of the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU). The matches will be played at the Dvorana Krešimira Ćosića. A total of 24 men’s teams and 24 women’s teams have qualified. Among them are traditional powerhouses such as Germany, Sweden, France, Romania, as well as the hosts Croatia, England, Italy and others will also compete. Sweden, hosts of the 2023 edition and reigning men’s champions, will once again be among the favourites. Their line-up includes Truls MOREGÅRD, Anton KÄLLBERG, Mattias FALCK and Kristian KARLSSON. Moregård is currently Europe’s No. 1 player, with KÄLLBERG ranked No. 7, KARLSSON at No. 20, and FALCK at No. 29. Sweden is also the most decorated country in the history of men’s team events, with 15 titles so far. Germany, runners-up at the 2023 event in Malmö, travel to Zadar with one of the strongest squads in Europe. Benedikt DUDA is their highest-ranked player at No. 5 in Europe, followed by Patrick FRANZISKA (No. 6), Dang QIU (No. 8) and Dimitrij OVTCHAROV (No. 9). With nine titles already in the history of European men’s team events, Germany remains a constant contender. France, who won bronze in Malmö, will once again rely on the LEBRUN brothers, Félix and Alexis, currently ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in Europe. They will be joined by the experienced Simon Gauzy, ranked No. 13. France wopn three titles so far, but the last one in 1998. Portugal, another medal-winning team from the last Championships, will be led by Marcos FREITAS (No. 12 in Europe), supported by João GERALDO (No. 24), Tiago APOLONIA and João MONTEIRO. This group of players was also part of the team that claimed the historic European title in Lisbon in 2014. Croatia will count on home support in Zadar. Their top players are Andrej GAĆINA (No. 16 in Europe), Tomislav PUCAR (No. 18) and Frane KOJIĆ. With two players inside the continental Top 20, Croatia aims to challenge for a strong finish in front of their fans. This year’s Championships also carry additional importance. The top 16 men’s and women’s teams in Zadar will qualify for the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London. If England finishes inside the top 16, a special playoff for 17th place will be staged on 17 October.
DRAW for ETTU Champions League Stage 2
We are pleased to invite you to the ETTU Champions League Stage 2 Draw, which will take place on Wednesday, 17 September, at 11:00 CEST. The draw will be streamed live on ETTU TV. It will be conducted in accordance with the official seeding list and the ETTU Champions League 2025/2026 directives,11.
