For the first time in history, the Czech Republic Championships for men and women will take place in the South Bohemian Region. From 20 to 23 March, the country’s top players will gather at the Stromovka Sports Hall in České Budějovice to compete for national honours.
Fans will see the full Czech elite in action, including reigning singles champions David Reitšpies and Zdena Blašková. As tradition dictates, five events will be contested: Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The tournament will open with singles qualification rounds on Friday, while the new national champions will be crowned on Sunday.
Among the standout names is Lubomír Jančařík, fresh from his triumph at the WTT Star Contender Chennai in February. He arrives in České Budějovice with clear ambitions.
“Of course, I feel very good. Last year I didn’t reach the final — David Reitšpies played excellently. This year, I would like to become national champion,” Jančařík said upon returning from India.
In the men’s singles, his main challengers are expected to be David Reitšpies, Pavel Širuček and Jiří Martinko, alongside other experienced contenders, making the race for gold wide open.
The women’s singles promises equal intrigue. Following the retirement of Hana Matelová, the title is up for grabs. Zdena Blašková, Karin Grofová and talented juniors Veronika Poláková and Hanka Kodet all know each other well from the Czech Extraliga, meaning current form and composure under pressure are likely to prove decisive.
Beyond the matches, spectators can look forward to a vibrant Fan Zone and a special exhibition match featuring two legends of Czech table tennis, Milan Orlowski and Jindřich Panský — a tribute to the sport’s rich national heritage.
Czech Republic Champions 2025
- Men’s Singles: David Reitšpies
- Women’s Singles: Zdena Blašková
- Men’s Doubles: Ondřej Květon, Radim Morávek
- Women’s Doubles: Jana Vašendová, Klára Hrabicová
- Mixed Doubles: Martin Šíp, Veronika Poláková
