Vic International Open to Celebrate 40 Years of Table Tennis Excellence

The Vic International Table Tennis Open will celebrate a major milestone this year, as the 40th edition of the prestigious event is set to take place on September 13 and 14, 2025, at the Castell d’en Planes Sports Hall in Vic, near Barcelona.

Launched in 1986 with a single Men’s Singles event—won by Spanish legend Josep Ma PALÉS – the tournament has grown into one of the longest-running and most inclusive events on the calendar. Over the decades, it has steadily expanded its reach, adding new categories that reflect both the evolving landscape of the sport and a strong commitment to accessibility and diversity.

The second edition introduced the Women’s Singles event, which was claimed by Belgian player Barbara LIPPENS. Since then, the Open has added the Catalan Open, Youth Opens, the Adapted Open, and the Veterans Open. This year, the tournament continues to break new ground with the introduction of the 1st Open for People with Parkinson’s, underlining its inclusive vision. All categories – except the Catalan Open, hold international status, attracting a wide range of athletes from around the world.

Throughout its four-decade history, the Vic Open has welcomed some of the sport’s biggest names. Chinese-born Spanish star HE Zhi Wen, a fan favorite, has won the title an impressive seven times. Among active Spanish players, Carlos MACHADO and Marc DURAN have each lifted the trophy four times, while Sara RAMÍREZ has been crowned champion twice.

On the international stage, top talents such as Félix LEBRUN of France and NI Xia Lian of Luxembourg have also left their mark. LEBRUN, currently ranked sixth in the world and the top-ranked European player, added to his growing legacy with a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

As the tournament prepares for its 40th edition, the Vic Open stands not only as a celebration of table tennis tradition in Catalonia, but also as a shining example of the sport’s inclusive future. Fans and players alike can look forward to another exciting chapter in this historic event.

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