Poland celebrated a historic breakthrough at the European Youth Championships in Gondomar, claiming the nation’s first-ever Under 15 Boys Teams title. Until now, Poland’s team successes had come only in the Under 18 and Under 19 age categories, making this triumph another significant milestone for its youth programme.
France and Sweden shared the bronze medals.
In a thrilling final between the third and fourth seeds, Poland edged Germany 3-2 after another dramatic comeback.
Germany struck first as Tien Nghia PHONG defeated Jakub TURECKI in straight games, but Hubert KWIECIŃSKI responded fiercly, overcoming Lukas WANG 3-0 to level the tie.
The German pair of WANG and PHONG restored their advantage by winning the doubles, leaving Poland needing victories in both remaining singles.
KWIECIŃSKI once again delivered under pressure, defeating PHONG in straight games to force the deciding match. There, TURECKI recovered after surrendering a two-game lead, holding his nerve in the fifth game to overcome WANG and secure Poland’s historic title.
“This is incredible. My team has been amazing throughout the tournament. They gave me so much confidence, and I felt 100% ready every time I went to the table.
“I was very confident before the decisive match against France, and I felt the same today. I believed in myself and in the team.
“I think the semi-final against France was very difficult, but today’s final against Germany was even tougher,” said Jakub TURECKI.
His teammate Hubert KWIECIŃSKI highlighted the team’s belief despite consecutive doubles defeats in the semi-final and final.
“We played an amazing final. I think I played really well, and Kuba never gave up. We always believed in him, and we believe we can win every match together.
“We played well in the doubles, but our opponents maybe had better chemistry and more experience, and they managed to win on both days. Still, in the end, we showed our strength in the decisive matches.”
Germany – Poland 2-3
- Tien Nghia PHONG – Jakub TURECKI 3-0 (11-9, 11-6, 11-7)
- Lukas WANG – Hubert KWIECINSKI 0-3 (7-11, 4-11, 7-11)
- Lukas WANG, Tien Nghia PHONG – Jakub TURECKI, Hubert KWIECINSKI 3-1 (11-4, 6-11, 11-6, 11-7)
- Tien Nghia PHONG – Hubert KWIECINSKI 0-3 (9-11, 4-11, 11-13)
- Lukas WANG – Jakub TURECKI 2-3 (8-11, 7-11, 11-5, 11-8, 9-11)
Semi final
France – Poland 2-3
- Noah TESSIER – Jakub TURECKI 3-0 (11-3, 11-6, 11-6)
- Nolan JOHNSTON – Hubert KWIECINSKI 0-3 (8-11, 6-11, 5-11)
- Noah TESSIER, Quentin SANDONA – Jakub TURECKI, Hubert KWIECINSKI 3-2 (11-8, 11-7, 9-11, 9-11, 11-6)
- Noah TESSIER – Hubert KWIECINSKI 0-3 (9-11, 6-11, 5-11)
- Nolan JOHNSTON – Jakub TURECKI 2-3 (11-5, 11-6, 10-12, 12-14, 10-12)
Germany – Sweden 3-0
- Tien Nghia PHONG – Emil ELLERMANN 3-1 (7-11, 11-9, 11-6, 11-7)
- Lukas WANG – Erik KOGERFELT 3-2 (10-12, 13-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-4)
- Tien Nghia PHONG, Lukas WANG – Emil ELLERMANN, Erik KOGERFELT 3-0 (11-7, 11-4, 18-16)
