Chartres disqualified from Men’s ECL!

December 24, 2013
12:00 am
Champions League Men

The draw for final rounds of Men`s European Champions League held today had absolutely unexpected turn. French champion Chartres AS TT who showed an impressive 4-0 (12-0) score in group stage was disqualified because it turned out that its best player

The draw for final rounds of Men`s European Champions League held today had absolutely unexpected turn. French champion Chartres AS TT who showed an impressive 4-0 (12-0) score in group stage was disqualified because it turned out that its best player GAO Ning played in the Chinese League A between 25^th and 29^th September. According to the regulations French club is disqualified from all ETTU club cup competitions in the current season.

Third placed club from Chartres` group (D) Borussia Dusseldorf was included in the draw. So MECL quarter final pairs are: Fakel Gazproma Orenburg (Russia) – Borussia Dusseldorf (Germany) UMMC (Russia) – Hennebont (France) Pontoise Cergy (France) – Werder Bremen (Germany) Angers (France) – Niederosterreich (Austria). The first matches will be held on January 17-19^th and second legs are on 24-26^th January.

Ironically Chartres was the club which showed the most in group stage. “Super 3G” – GAO GARDOS and GERELL – beat twice 3:0 Borussia and Niederosterreich. On the other side ten times European champion Borussia was the biggest disappointment having all four defeats. It was very first time that Timo BOLL had no any victory in group stage (he had 0-2 score).

Possible rivals in the semi final (7-9 March 21-23^rd March) if better ranked seeds win: Orenburg – UMMC Werder – Niederosterreich. The finals are planned for May 16-18^th and May 30^th – June 1^st). Orenburg plays for third consecutive win achievement that already has Borussia (2009-11).

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...

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...

Finlandia Open Victories for the Netherlands and France

The international Finlandia Open table tennis tournament concluded over the weekend at the Kisakallio Sports Institute in Lohja, Finland. In the Men’s Singles, Dutch player Milo de BOER emerged victorious,...

Finlandia Open 2024 – U21 Titles Clinched by VAN DESSEL and Jeanne ROBBES

The first champions of the 2024 Finlandia Open table tennis tournament were crowned on Friday evening. In the U21 Men’s category, Mael VAN DESSEL of Luxembourg triumphed over Norway’s Alexander...