The Prishtina Open 2025 concluded with remarkable success, turning Prishtina into the epicenter of European and global table tennis for three consecutive days. With the participation of hundreds (275) of players from over 25 countries and a high-level organizational, branded and logistical setup, this year’s edition reaffirmed the tournament’s status as the largest event of its kind in Kosovo and one of the most important in the region.
The tournament kicked off in an impressive atmosphere at the Palace of Youth and Sports in Prishtina with a symbolic friendly match between the youngest participant, 5-year-old Jon MATOSHI, and the oldest veteran, Shaip REQICA, aged 80. The venue was meticulously prepared, featuring rich visuals and elegant choreography that gave the event a truly international and dignified feel.
On the first day, the U19 and Veterans categories took center stage, delivering intense matches and a wide variety of winners. In the U19 category, the champions were Georgia SPANAU (Greece) for the girls and Max RADIWEN (United Kingdom) for the boys. Among the veterans, Sheshivar VELIU stood out by dominating in two separate age categories.
The U13 category brought fresh energy to day two, with Kosovar players dominating the boys’ competition. Rejan KRASNIQI (KPP TTC Ferizaj) claimed the title after a dramatic final against Olti BEHLULI (KPP Ahmet Hoxha), while Imran DURAKI (KVPP Prizreni) secured third place. In the girls’ event, STOJANOVSKA (North Macedonia) emerged victorious, defeating Sara Hoxha (Kosovo) in the final, with Ana KOKONESHI (Albania) taking third place.
Later in the evening, the senior group matches began, with an even greater international presence and strong performances from players representing a wide array of European and global table tennis federations.
The third and final day of the tournament delivered exciting matches across all categories, drawing a large and enthusiastic audience to the stands. In the U11 category, Adena BERISHA claimed the girls’ title, while Dimitar BOZHKOV (Bulgaria) won the boys’ competition.
In the Seniors category, Lenë OSMANI became a national highlight by reaching the semifinals and ultimately earning third place after an excellent performance. The women’s event was won by Mavra KONTOPOULOU (Greece), who defeated fellow Greek Chrysi FOTIADOU in the final. In the men’s competition, Aleksander Chen (Austria) triumphed over Patryk DZIUBA (Poland) in the final, with Leo VEKIC (Croatia) finishing in third place.
The tournament concluded with a festive awards ceremony where winners were honored with medals, trophies, and a total prize pool of €5,500.
“Prishtina Open is more than a tournament, it’s a celebration of international friendship, youth development, and the sporting spirit of Kosovo. Year after year, we are proud to bring together athletes from around the world and raise the bar for table tennis in our country and we are looking forward to have POTTIT with ETTU ranking points in 2026,” said Kastriot ORANA, Head of KPP Priping and the lead organizer of Prishtina Open tournament.
Beyond its competitive achievements, Prishtina Open 2025 once again underscored the power of international cooperation through sport and strengthened Prishtina’s image as a welcoming host for world-class events.
