The NETU Youth Championships 2026 brought three days of high-level youth table tennis to Rakvere, Estonia, from 26 to 28 June, welcoming 111 young players from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and the host nation.
One of the region’s premier youth competitions, the championships featured team and individual events in the U15 and U19 categories. Over three days, a total of 351 matches were played, providing valuable international experience for the next generation of players while strengthening sporting ties among the North European table tennis nations.
The home crowd had plenty to celebrate as Estonia claimed the silver medal in the U19 Boys Team event, delivering one of the highlights of the championships. The result marked an important achievement for Estonian youth table tennis and demonstrated the country’s growing strength at regional level.
The final day was dedicated to the individual events, where the U15 and U19 singles champions were crowned. Featuring many of the tournament’s standout performers, the finals provided a fitting conclusion to an exciting and competitive championship.
The significance of the event was reflected by the presence of several distinguished guests, including the newly elected President of the Estonian Olympic Committee, Erich TEIGAMÄGI, ETTU Vice-President Ina JOZEPSONE, President of the Estonian Table Tennis Association Eero KOOKLA, and Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Table Tennis Association Andres LOFITSKI, who attended the championships and presented the awards.
The organisers expressed their satisfaction with both the sporting standard and the successful delivery of the event. Rakvere Sports Hall provided excellent conditions throughout the competition, while the smooth organisation was made possible through the joint efforts of the Estonian Table Tennis Association, local partners, officials, volunteers and the wider table tennis community.
Hosting the NETU Youth Championships also offered an excellent opportunity to bring international table tennis to a wider Estonian audience. The lively atmosphere in Rakvere gave local fans the chance to watch many of Northern Europe’s brightest young talents and further promoted youth table tennis in the country.
All results can be found here. Photo gallery here.
Photo credit: Anita KOSTAP
