Romania’s Girls Do Not Hand Over the Throne – MEI ROSU Clinches Gold

Bianca MEI ROSU of Romania added the singles title to her 2022 Doubles title. In the final of the Under 19 Girls Singles Event at the European Youth Championships in Malmö Romania’s player beat Veronika MATIUNINA of Ukraine. On the third step of the medal rostrum stand Zuzanna WIELGOS of Poland and Mariana SANTA COMBA of Portugal.

Veronika MATIUNINA was one gold away from securing her third title in Malmö having already won titles in Mixed Doubles and Doubles. It would have been the first time since 2007 that a player clinched all three golds a feat achieved by Elizabeta SAMARA of Romania and Paul DRINKHALL of England in 2008. However Bianca MEI ROSU disrupted the plans of the Ukrainian player.

“I have no words to describe it. This is like my dream come true in this European Championship because last year I came in third place on the podium. I think I did my best match today so far I played my best and I enjoyed it very much ” said MEI ROSU.

In the semis No. 2 seed Zuzanna WIELGOS of Poland lost to No. 3 seed Bianca MEI ROSU in straight games.

“It feels nice to play another final in the European Youth Championships. I played against WIELGOS before; it was a difficult match but this time it was a bit easier. My goal when I left home was to reach every final and I’m looking forward to playing at my highest level this afternoon ” said MEI ROSU.

Ranked only No. 26 in the standings Mariana SANTA COMBA of Portugal failed to stop the progress of MATIUNINA to the final. The No. 9 seed concluded the duel in four games.

“It’s my third final in this tournament; I am very happy and very very tired. I don’t have much power now but I am trying to find it somewhere. Looking forward to the final ” said MATIUNINA.

Under 19 Girls Singles

Final

Veronika MATIUNINA Ukraine – Bianca MEI ROSU Romania 0-4 (12-14 6-11 14-12 9-11)

Semi final

Veronika MATIUNINA Ukraine – Mariana SANTA COMBA Portugal 4-0 911-8 12-10 11-8 11-5)

Zuzanna WIELGOS Poland – Bianca MEI ROSU Romania 0-4 (4-11 4-11 6-11 10-12).

Related News

Exciting Week Ahead– watch it live on new ETTU TV platform

What an exciting week lies ahead! Starting tomorrow, matches in all five ETTU club competitions will ignite venues across Europe, and you can catch all the action on the new...

Read more

ETTU and ITTF Signs Strategic Quadrennial Agreements

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has formalized the Strategic Quadrennial Agreements (SQA) with the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU), as well as with the Continental Federations of Africa, Americas,...

Read more

German Championships: Multi-Event Spectacle

From June 6 to 9, 2025, the Erfurt Trade Fair will become the heart of German table tennis. Over 1,000 participants will compete in three event halls for prestigious national...

Read more

ETTU opened the application process for the 2025 NAAP

ETTU is pleased to open the application process for the 2025 National Association Assistance Program (NAAP). This program provides financial support of €2,000 to 15 selected Associations. To apply, please...

Read more

Contact

About Us

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) is the governing body of the sport of table tennis in Europe, and is the only authority recognized for this purpose by the International Table Tennis Federation. The ETTU deals with all matters relating to table tennis at a European level, including the development and promotion of the sport in the territories controlled by its 58 member associations, and the organization of continental table tennis competitions, including the European Championships.

Powered By

All Competitions

Senior Competitions

Club Competitions

Youth Competitions

More Competitions