The closing stages of the JOOLA Europe Youth Series in Czechia brought an exciting show of Europe’s rising table tennis stars, with Sweden, Czechia, and Germany sharing the team titles across the Under-15 and Under-13 events.
Sweden Take Under-15 Boys Crown
Sweden 1 captured the Under-15 Boys team title with a convincing 3–0 victory over Germany in the final. Emil ELLERMANN and Sigge Sang LEIGERT led the Swedish side with confident performances in both singles and doubles, maintaining composure and precision throughout the match.
Germany fought hard through Ben Luca KÖHLER and Jonathan KILIAN, but could not disrupt Sweden’s rhythm and momentum.
In the battle for bronze, Sweden 2 claimed third place after a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Austria. Zac HALLÉN and Joel ISAKSSON produced composed and consistent performances in both singles and doubles, showing maturity in decisive moments. Despite determined play from Sung Bing CHEN and Seung CHEN, Austria could not overturn the Swedish dominance.
Czechia Triumph in Under-15 Girls Team Final
In the Under-15 Girls Team Event, Czechia 1 celebrated a dramatic 3–2 victory over Sweden to secure the title after a thrilling and closely contested final.
Adela BRHELOVA gave Czechia a perfect start with a straight-games win, before Sweden’s Siri BENJEGÅRD levelled the score to keep the contest alive. The Czech duo BRHELOVA and Laura MARSICKOVA then combined superbly in doubles to regain the lead, but Sweden again struck back through BENJEGÅRD in a tense fourth match.
In the deciding encounter, MARSICKOVA delivered a composed and confident performance to overcome Alicia ENBOM and seal the championship for Czechia.
Germany’s Lotta Rothfuss and Ksenija POZNIC and the mixed pairing of Anastasija ZIBUNOVA (Latvia) and Barbora Melisa GUASSARDO (Slovakia) clinched the bronze medals, finishing third and fourth in their respective groups.
German Supremacy in Under-13 Events
Germany 1 emerged as the Under-13 Boys team champions, defeating Germany 2 by 3–1 in an all-German final. Kirill MANALAKI was instrumental in the champions’ success, combining with Benno DETTMER for decisive singles and doubles wins. Although Paul FLEMMING and Koki PÜSCHEL of Germany 2 opened strongly, Germany 1 soon took control, and MANALAKI sealed the triumph in the final singles match, confirming the team’s impressive campaign.
Germany 3 beat 3–1 Czechia 4ion in the match for third posit. Joel ROHALY and Manoj SANKARA were decisive for the German side, securing key wins in both singles and doubles. Despite a strong opening from Tomas Simek, Czechia could not sustain their momentum, leaving Germany 3 to finish proudly on the podium.
In the Under-13 Girls Team Final, Germany 1 produced a dominant 3–0 win over Germany 3 to take the gold medal. The pair of Chenhao CHEN and Dana HASPEL displayed total control from start to finish, winning both singles and the doubles in straight matches. Their cohesion and precision throughout the event marked them as clear champions.
in the match for third position Germany 4 earned a convincing 3–0 victory over Czechia 1. Hannah SCHLAUCH and Pia KALTENSCHNEE delivered assured performances in both singles and doubles, rounding off their campaign with confidence and style.
