ANDREEV: 2018/19 TTCLM final brought spectacular world-class table tennis

May 15, 2019
12:37 am
Champions League Men

Vice-president of TTC Fakel-Gazprom praises his players for great will power and patience

Vice-president of TTC Fakel-Gazprom Victor ANDREEV commented the 2018/19 TTCLM final and the victory of his side against TTSC UMMC in the all-Russian showdown. Eight-time national champion from Orenburg beat twice 3:2 UMMC to clinch its fifth TTCLM title

“The second final match of the European Champions League was held in a very tense struggle” stated Victor ANDREEV after the clash held last Wednesday May 8th. “All players from both Russian teams presented a real holiday to table tennis fans. The audience enjoyed a spectacular world-class table tennis. Fortune was again on the side of Orenburg club. Fakel-Gazprom has perfectly completed one of the most important tasks of the season 2018-2019.”

Orenburg won 19th trophy in 18 years of its history. Founded in 2001 this club won five TTCM titles in last eight seasons.

“Our team won the most prestigious European trophy – the Cup of the European Champions League for the 5th time having won a difficult victory with the score 3:2. Having demonstrated great skill great will power and patience Vladimir SAMSONOV Dimitrij OVTCHAROV and YAN An have brought one more very significant victory for our team Fakel-Gazprom. The club’s management and team players thank the numerous fans of Fakel-Gazprom for their support and faith in our team” stressed ANDREEV.

In a Portrait – Johanna GRECH: Size Does Not Define Your Future

At 58 years of age, Johanna Grech continues to live table tennis with the same intensity that first drew her to the sport decades ago. Today, she serves as Deputy...

How is women’s table tennis developing in Europe?

As part of ETTU’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and development, an analysis of gender-related data submitted by 41 of ETTU’s 58 registered Member Associations in 2025 provides insight into participation...

GEORGIOU Elected President of the Cyprus National Paralympic Committee

The newly elected President of the Cyprus National Paralympic Committee (CNPC) is Andreas GEORGIOU, who also serves as President of the Cyprus Table Tennis Association (CyTTA). The Cyprus Table Tennis...

The draw for the ETTU Europe Cup

Following a weekend filled with fierce battles across the European club scene, the draw for the ETTU Europe Cup was conducted today. The draw took place in Luxembourg.

...