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

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