Dear Table Tennis Friends,
As we come to the end of 2025, I would like to reflect on a year that has laid strong foundations for the future of European table tennis, while also looking ahead with confidence to 2026 and beyond.
Throughout 2025, our focus has been on preparing meaningful progress — not only celebrating results but building structures that will strengthen our sport in the long term. After the previous successful changes in the Men Champions League, one of the most visible examples is the introduction of the ETTU Women’s Champions League Final 4, which will debut in the 2025/2026 season. This new format represents an important step forward for women’s club table tennis in Europe, offering greater visibility, stronger storytelling, and a dedicated stage for the very best clubs.
At the same time, we have worked on modernising our flagship competitions. Preparations for a new Women’s Champions League match format, to be introduced from the 2026–27 season, aim to make our events more dynamic, more attractive for fans and broadcasters, and better integrated into the international calendar.
Our commitment to development remains at the heart of ETTU’s mission. In 2025, the Europe Youth Series continued its impressive growth, confirming Europe’s depth of young talent. New initiatives, including a top-talent exchange programme (EuroSpins) for young players and the launch of a structured ETTU Coaching Education System, underline our belief that investment in people is the most sustainable investment we can make.
Governance and responsibility have also been key priorities. The adoption of new sustainability guidelines for ETTU competitions reflects our responsibility towards the future of our sport and our environment. Increased financial support for Member Associations further demonstrates our commitment to solidarity and shared growth.
Beyond sport, 2025 was an important year for the global table tennis family. The ITTF elections marked a significant moment of renewal for sport, and I am pleased that they resulted in the re-election of IOC member Petra SÖRLING as ITF President and in a renewed ITTF Executive Board. ETTU values its close and productive cooperation with ITTF, particularly in areas such as calendar coordination, development program, and the long-term growth of our sport worldwide. Strong collaboration between continental and international federations is essential, and we remain fully committed to this partnership.
We also made significant progress in digital engagement, marketing, and media visibility, reaching wider audiences through social platforms, broadcast coverage, and innovative fan-focused initiatives. These efforts are crucial in ensuring that European table tennis continues to grow, attract new followers, and create value for our Member Associations and partners.
“As 2025 comes to a close, I am proud of the strong foundations we have built together for European table tennis.
Thank you to all Member Associations, athletes, coaches, officials, partners and volunteers for your trust and dedication. Together, we continue to shape a strong future for European table tennis. Happy holidays to the entire table tennis family.”
Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, our direction is clear: to continue modernising our competitions, strengthening development pathways, supporting our members, embracing sustainability and innovation, and working in close cooperation with ITTF for the benefit of the entire table tennis community.
None of this would be possible without the dedication and trust of our Member Associations, athletes, coaches, officials, partners, volunteers, and, of course, my ETTU Executive Board colleagues and the ETTU staff. I sincerely thank you all for your commitment and support.
I look forward to continuing this journey together and to building an even stronger future for European table tennis.
Please accept my SEASON GREETINGS!
ETTU President
Pedro MOURA
