At the Pala Dean Martin in Montesilvano, Giorgia PICCOLIN (Centro Sportivo Esercito) and John OYEBODE (Tennistavolo Sassari) won the singles titles at the Italian National Championships. It marked PICCOLIN’S fifth national title and the first for OYEBODE, who triumphed in the first singles final of his career. In the women’s singles final, PICCOLIN defeated reigning champion Nicole ARLIA (Centro Sportivo Aeronautica Militare) 4-1. Debora VIVARELLI (Centro Sportivo Esercito) and Gaia MONFARDINI (ASV TT Südtirol) finished in joint third place. “I’m happy,” said PICCOLIN. “This fifth title came after a two-season break—I really missed it. This time, I approached the competition with a different mindset, I was calmer than in the last two editions. With the Olympics in Paris coming up, I saw this as a test. Niagol’s father (Stoyanov, her partner in competition and life) couldn’t be on the bench with me, so I had to manage everything on my own. I’m satisfied with how I handled the pressure. In the quarterfinals, I played very solidly. Even in the semifinals, I had some luck in a few sets. During the final, when I was trailing 6-1 in the fifth set, I won a key point and everything clicked—I turned it around and took the title.” In the men’s singles, OYEBODE beat Jordy PICCOLIN (Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Azzurre) 4-1 in the final. In the semifinals, OYEBODE had eliminated defending champion Mihai Bobocica (Centro Sportivo Aeronautica Militare), while PICCOLIN came back from two sets down to beat Andrea PUPPO (Tennistavolo Sassari), both winning 4-2. “A title like this, especially against Jordy—who I had never beaten—means a lot,” said OYEBODE. “It was my first final, but I wasn’t nervous at all, I just enjoyed it. It was also my father’s birthday, so I really wanted to win. The semifinal against BOBOCICA was the toughest match of the tournament. He remains incredibly sharp and tough to beat. I never felt fully in control, but I kept pushing and reached the final. Once there, I told myself to enjoy the moment. The pressure was on him, not me, and I really had fun out there.” In women’s doubles, Debora VIVARELLI and Giorgia PICCOLIN (Centro Sportivo Esercito) played in their fifth consecutive final—the third against reigning champions Nikoleta STEFANOVA (Tennistavolo Castel Goffredo) and Nicole ARLIA. VIVARELLI and PICCOLIN secured their third national title, winning 3-1. The bronze medals went to Chiara COLANTONI (Tennistavolo Eureka) and Valentina RONCALLO (Muravera Tennistavolo), and to Miriam CARNOVALE and Arianna BARANI (Quattro Mori Cagliari). In men’s doubles, Jordy PICCOLIN (Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Azzurre) and Federico VALLINO COSTASSA (Marcozzi Cagliari) won the title in their first tournament together. They overcame John OYEBODE and Carlo ROSSI in the semifinals and went on to defeat Stefano TOMASI (Milano Sport Tennistavolo) and Maxim KUZNETSOV (Marcozzi Cagliari) in the final. TOMASI and KUZNETSOV had previously beaten Matteo FANTONI and Giacomo ALLEGRANZA. In mixed doubles, John OYEBODE and Gaia MONFARDINI (ASV TT Südtirol) reached their third consecutive final and claimed their second national title together, defeating rising stars Francesco TREVISAN (Tennistavolo Silver Lining) and Francesca SEU (Muravera Tennistavolo) in straight games. Third place went to Tommaso GIOVANNETTI (Top Spin Messina) and Chiara COLANTONI, and to Federico Vallino COSTASSA and Nikoleta STEFANOVA. Men’s Singles: Semifinals Finals Women’s Singles: Semifinals Finals Men’s doubles: Semifinals Finals Women’s doubles: Semifinals Finals Mixed doubles Semifinals Finals

João GERALDO and Tatiana GARNOVA were crowned Portuguese national champions after defeating Marcos FREITAS and Matilde PINTO, respectively, in the finals held at the Pavilhão Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia. GERALDO secured his third national title, adding to his previous victories in 2015 and 2021. GARNOVA claimed her second title, having also won in 2023. In the doubles events, Tatiana GARNOVA and Júlia LEAL won the women’s doubles title, while Tiago LI and Rafael KONG claimed gold in the men’s doubles. In the mixed doubles, Gonçalo GOMES and Inês MATOS finished on top of the podium. Reflecting on his performance, João GERALDO said: “I am very happy with the victory. The final was a very high-level match. It was a very special win for me, especially because my whole family was here, including my six-month-old niece. It was a very tough match against Marcos, an athlete I admire and respect immensely. But in this match, I gave my best to win and come out on top, and I’m very happy with the result.” Tatiana GARNOVA shared her thoughts on her achievement: “I’m very happy to be the national champion for Portugal. This victory is the result of many years of hard work, and the trust and support of my team. Today I proved that I can handle pressure at the table. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and inspired me—this trophy is for you. There are still many goals ahead, and I’m ready for new challenges. Thank you!” Men’s Singles Final João GERALDO 4 – Marcos FREITAS 2 (11-9, 8-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-2) Women’s Singles Final Tatiana GARNOVA 4 – Matilde PINTO 1 Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Women’s Doubles Men’s Doubles Mixed Doubles