SAMSONOV leads Belarus National Team

September 10, 2018
7:28 pm
European Championships

Preparation for LIEBHERR 2018 ITTF European Championships (individual) in Alicante Spain 18-23 September

Belarus National Team has started its preparation for the LIEBHERR 2018 ITTF European Championships (individual) in Alicante Spain 18-23 September having reunion at the “Raubichi” yesterday (Sept 9). The sports and recreational complex “Raubichi” so-called “Belarusian Switzerland” is located on the bank of the river Usyazh at a distance of 20 km from Minsk. The complex is surrounded by mixed forests and offers ideal conditions for the preparation.

Three-time European champion Vladimir SAMSONOV leads his national side as a biggest table tennis name in his country. Other three his men`s team members are Pavel PLATONOV Aliaksandr KHANIN and Gleb SHAMRUK while women`s team will be composed by Daria TRIGOLOS Nadezhda BOGDANOVA Alina NIKITCHENKO and Margarita BALTUSHITE.

The LIEBHERR 2018 ITTF European Championships (individual) will be held in five events men`s and women`s singles and doubles as well as mixed pairs. Reigning men`s champion is France`s Emmanuel LEBESSON while Turkey`s HU Melek will defend the crown in the women`s singles event.

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