KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg once again confirmed its status as the dominant force in European women’s club table tennis by lifting a historic fifth Champions League Women trophy on home soil.
After already winning the title in 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024, the Polish powerhouse crowned the first-ever ETTU Champions League Women Final 4 in Tarnobrzeg with another memorable triumph, defeating France’s Metz TT in the final after overcoming reigning champions ttc berlin eastside in the semi-final.
Throughout the weekend, Tarnobrzeg combined experience, mental strength and remarkable team spirit — qualities repeatedly highlighted by coach Zbigniew NĘCEK after the victory.
“Today the French team played very well, but for our club the most difficult final was back in 2019, when we believed we had almost no chance against Zagreb. In the end, however, we managed to win the title, and that victory remains very special for us,” said NĘCEK.
According to the experienced coach, handling pressure became one of the decisive factors in the final.
“Our players wanted to win this final very badly, and that is why they started the matches with a certain amount of stress. However, thanks to their high level and strong mentality, they managed to overcome that pressure and eventually play their best table tennis,” explained NĘCEK.
The Tarnobrzeg coach reserved special praise for Ying HAN, who opened the final with a crucial victory over Hana GODA.
“The most difficult task today was for Ying HAN, because she played the opening match against the number one player from the French club, but she managed it perfectly.
I also cannot say which player was the best today, because we are one team. It is not only about the players at the table, but also the reserve players, our staff and the incredible support we receive from the spectators.”
NĘCEK also underlined the importance of HAN inside the club beyond her performances at the table.
“We also have excellent cooperation with Ying HAN. She has been playing here for 14 years, so she feels very comfortable in Tarnobrzeg, and our cooperation is at the highest level.
She also helps the other players as a coach, not only as a player. Ying has a very warm and positive character, and that spirit inside the team helps us achieve success.”
The emotional atmosphere surrounding the club and the strong connection inside the team were evident throughout the entire Final 4 weekend.
“They are wonderful players, and I truly love working with them. That comes straight from my heart,” said NĘCEK.
Tarnobrzeg’s journey to the title began with a commanding semi-final victory over ttc berlin eastside, where Zhuojia HE, Xiaoxin YANG and Ying HAN all secured straight-games victories to send the hosts into the historic final.
In the title match against Metz TT, HAN recovered from losing the opening game against Hana GODA before HE and YANG completed the triumph that secured another golden chapter in Tarnobrzeg’s remarkable European story.
