In Stage 3 of the Europe Cup Women, in an all-Spanish clash, UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN overcame Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales. On their way to the quarterfinals, the winning team secured a 3-1 victory in the second leg and then triumphed in the golden match 2-0. Gabriela FEHER, Maria BERZOSA, and Maria MENDEZ had lost the opening leg, but tonight they dominated against Meng JIAQI, Patricia SANTOS, and Margarita FETUKHINA. Margarita was the only player from Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales to score a point. However, since the team from Burgos had suffered a straight-match defeat in the opening leg, the golden match was introduced. “We did not have big expectations. Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales reached the final of the Europe Cup last year, and on our side, we had a very young player, Maria MENDEZ, who is still in the Under-17 category. Additionally, we lost the first leg 1-3,” said Gabriela FEHER. That took a great deal of pressure off the team from Burgos. “We just wanted to give our best and, primarily, enjoy the game. I had to start because Maria BERZOSA recently lost to Meng JIAQI in the league. I won a very close match, which gave us a strong start. I encouraged Maria to maintain her rhythm. She played exceptionally well against the strong FETUKHINA and won. Maria MENDEZ lost her match, but we are very happy with her performance. A young player, our own, above all—she fought hard. The most important factor was the incredible support we received from our fans. The supporters in Burgos gave us wings; they led us to victory, as they have so many times before. I believe we have won many matches thanks to their support. It was crucial, especially since the pressure in the golden match was immense. In my 30 years of playing experience, I had never played a golden match before. The fans gave me extra courage,” explained FEHER. Polish club FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZÓW also reached the quarterfinals yesterday. Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales – UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN 1-3 Golden match Opening leg Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales – UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN 3-0
Czech SKST Havířov Advances to Europe Cup Men Quarterfinals with Dominant Home Victory
SKST Havířov secured their place in the Europe Cup Men quarterfinals, overcoming UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – TPF in both legs, first in Spain and then tonight on home soil in Czechia. In the opening leg, the Spanish side suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat, with Cai SHUNHANG delivering an outstanding performance, securing two points for his team. However, Havířov’s collective teamwork proved to be their greatest strength, allowing them to edge past their opponents. Tonight, Havířov had a much easier task, as the Chinese star was absent from the visiting team’s lineup. With the Spanish team missing their key player, Jan VALENTA, Adam STALZER, and Michal BLINKA dominated the match, defeating Simon BELIK, Aitor COLINA, and Enrique GARCIA NIETO in straight matches, each concluding in straight games. Yesterday, UKS Dojlidy Białystok, STK Vyhne, REAL CLUB CAJASUR PRIEGO TENIS DE MESA, SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA and HB Ostrov z.s. already secured quarters. Round of 16 Second leg UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – TPF – SKST Havirov 2-3
Where to Watch the CCB Europe Top 16 Cup
The CCB Europe Top 16 Cup is set to bring thrilling table tennis action from February 20 to 23 in Montreux, Switzerland. All matches are available live and for free worldwide on ETTU.tv, except in the following countries, where specific restrictions apply: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan: France, Andorra, Monaco, Mauritius: Portugal: Romania: Sweden: Switzerland: China In addition to ETTU.tv, you can also watch in the following countries via these channels: Eurosport 1 & 2: Broadcasting highlights of the finals in 54 European countries. All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) – Covers all women’s matches. USA, Mexico, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan Tournament Schedule & Match Pairings https://www.ettu.org/europe-top-16/ Match pairings will be available after the draws. Check ETTU Official Website for updates. Don’t miss the action—follow your favorite players and watch the best of European table tennis!
Five Clubs Reach Europe Cup Men Quarterfinals After Intense Battles
Tonight, five clubs secured their places in the Europe Cup Men quarterfinals, with one match requiring a dramatic golden match decider. In the clash between TTC Ostrava 2016 and STK Vyhne, the battle was so tight that it required a golden match to determine the winner. Ultimately, STK Vyhne triumphed 2-0, advancing to the next stage. Bogusław KOSZYK overcame Piotr CYRNEK whilst Miroslav HOREJSI defeated Jakub KLEPRLIK Both teams had lost their home matches—first, TTC Ostrava 2016 fell in the Czech Republic, followed by STK Vyhne suffering defeat in Slovakia. In the regular match tonight, Piotr CYRNEK, Jakub KLEPRLIK, and Adam KLAJBER secured a victory over Filip SZYMANSKI, Miroslav HOREJSI, and Bogusław KOSZYK. Having previously exited the Champions League Round of 16 against Austria’s Wiener Neustadt, TTC Ostrava 2016’s European journey came to an end tonight. Last week, Polish club UKS Dojlidy Białystok delivered a stunning 3-1 away victory over Champions League representative Dartom Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki, ending the reigning Polish champion’s 14-match winning streak in the Superliga. They became the first team this season to defeat the “Gladiators” from Grodzisk Mazowiecki. They carried that momentum into the Europe Cup tonight, once again defeating KTS Gliwice, this time in even more convincing fashion. Patryk CHOJNOWSKI, Machi ASUKA, and Piotr MICHALSKI dominated, securing a straight-games victory over Dariusz STEUER, Grzegorz FELKEL, and Jakub MASLOWSKI. The first leg ended 3-2, but the return leg was a one-sided affair, with UKS Dojlidy Białystok asserting their dominance. Earlier this season, UKS Dojlidy Białystok had fallen to the French club GV Hennebont in the Champions League Round of 16, but they remain strong contenders in the Europe Cup. Czech club HB Ostrov z.s. secured qualification by defeating Austria’s SPG Linz in both legs. Pavel SIRUCEK, Tomáš TREGLER, and Jiří VRÁBLÍK claimed victory over Youssef ABDEL-AZIZ, Zhenlong LIU, and Tobias TISCHBERGER tonight, completing a dominant two-legged performance. HB Ostrov z.s. had previously ended their Champions League campaign with a loss to reigning champions 1. FC Saarbrücken Tischtennis e.V. Meanwhile, SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA also secured their quarterfinal spot after defeating Roskilde Bordtennis 3-1 at home, repeating the same scoreline from the opening leg. Tomáš KONEČNÝ, Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA, and David REITSPIES were victorious over Allan BENTSEN, Jens LUNDQVIST, and Tobias RASMUSSEN. After losing to Polish team KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW in the Champions League Round of 16, A.S. PONTOISE-CERGY TT was halted once again. Tonight, in a thrilling battle against Spanish side Real Club Cajasur Priego Tenis de Mesa, the French team succeeded by the narrowest of margins. Mehdi BOULOUSSA, Thomas LAROCHE, and Flavio MOURIER edged past Alejandro CALVO, Hampus SÖDERLUND, and Alberto LILLO in a tense encounter. In the decisive match of the decisive game, LAROCHE overcame CALVO 6-2, sealing the victory for A.S. Pontoise-Cergy TT. The Spanish team had won the first leg 3-1, so they proceeded to the next stage. Europe Cup Men Round of 16 Second leg TTC Ostrava 2016 – STK Vyhne 1-3 Golden match TTC Ostrava 2016 – STK Vyhne 0-2 Opening leg STK Vyhne – TTC Ostrava 2016 0-3 UKS Dojlidy Białystok – KTS GLIWICE 3-0 Opening leg KTS GLIWICE – UKS Dojlidy Białystok 2-3 HB Ostrov z.s. – SPG Linz 3-0 Opening leg SPG Linz – HB Ostrov z.s. 1-3 SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA – Roskilde Bordtennis 3-1 Opening leg Roskilde Bordtennis – SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA 1-3 A.S PONTOISE-CERGY TT – REAL CLUB CAJASUR PRIEGO TENIS DE MESA 3-2 Golden match Opening leg REAL CLUB CAJASUR PRIEGO TENIS DE MESA – A.S PONTOISE-CERGY TT 3-1
FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA Rzeszów advances to Europe Cup women quarterfinals
In Stage 3 of the Europe Cup Women, Polish club FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZÓW secured their second victory in two legs, earning a spot in the quarterfinals. They will now be joined by the Champions League teams that finished third in the group stage. After claiming a 3-1 victory in France, Zuzanna WIELGOS, Yerin KIM, and Katarzyna GRZYBOWSKA-FRANC repeated the same scoreline on home soil. The only change in the lineup was Yerin KIM replacing Fen LI. On the visiting side, Lilou MASSART managed to secure one match win, but Margo DEGRAEF, Filippa BERGAND, and Shuohan MEN were unable to add to their team’s score. With two consecutive victories, FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZÓW confidently moves forward in the Europe Cup Women, keeping their hopes alive for a deep run in the competition. Second leg FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZOW – CP LYSSOIS LILLE METROPOLE 3-1 Opening leg CP LYSSOIS LILLE METROPOLE – FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZOW 1-3
KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg and ttc berlin eastside reach semifinals
Reigning champions KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg from Poland secured their place in the Champions League Women’s semifinals with a dominant straight-match victory over Italy’s ASD QUATTRO MORI. As they continue their quest for a fifth title—fourth in a row—Tarnobrzeg remains a strong contender for the trophy. For the first time this season, KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg could count on Ying HAN, who had been sidelined due to injury since last year’s knockout phase. The German star’s return proved crucial, as she set the tone with an opening match victory. Natalia BAJOR and Elizabeta SAMARA followed up with wins over Arianna BARANI and Tania PLAIAN, securing the semifinal spot. However, the team was still not at full strength, as Xiaoxin YANG is currently expecting her second child. “Ying’s comeback is amazing. We missed her in the team and have been waiting for her return since last year,” said Elizabeta SAMARA. In the match between two Romanian players, SAMARA and PLAIAN, Tania sustained a serious hip injury after a close start. “She is badly injured. I feel very sorry for her, and I hope she recovers well and soon,” added SAMARA, who has been with Tarnobrzeg since 2017. Unlike the first leg, which was stretched to the full distance, the second leg lacked drama, as Tarnobrzeg controlled the tie from start to finish. This marks the fifth semifinal appearance for KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg in six years. The only exception was the 2021 “Covid” season, when the Polish club did not participate in the final tournament. ttc berlin eastside advances after golden match Meanwhile, Germany’s ttc berlin eastside also booked their semifinal place after a tense second leg against UCAM Cartagena TM. Although Berlin won the second leg in straight matches, their 1-3 loss in the opening leg forced a golden match to decide the quarterfinal winner. The golden match started dramatically, with Sofia Xuan ZHANG defeating Nina MITTELHAM in the first game, adding tension to the final stage. However, Xiaona SHAN and Sabina SURJAN stepped up to secure victory for Berlin. “It wasn’t our opponents’ strongest lineup, which made our job a bit easier. The biggest challenge was playing the golden match—it was my first time, and I have to admit, the pressure was immense. In the ‘regular’ part, Nina gave us a strong start, so we were able to close out the tie comfortably,” said Sabina SURJAN. Nina MITTELHAM admitted that the golden match was the most difficult part of the evening. “Sofia Xuan ZHANG played at an extremely high level, but we had the stronger team tonight, and my teammates secured an important victory in the end. I’m also happy with how we performed in the main part of the match,” said MITTELHAM. ttc berlin eastside, a five-time Champions League winner, last won the title in the 2020-2021 season. Now, they are once again in the fight for Europe’s most prestigious club title. Quarterfinal KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL TARNOBRZEG – ASD QUATTRO MORI 3-0 Opening leg ASD QUATTRO MORI – KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL TARNOBRZEG 2-3 ttc berlin eastside – UCAM Cartagena TM 3-0 Golden match ttc berlin eastside – UCAM Cartagena TM 2-1 Opening leg UCAM Cartagena TM – ttc berlin eastside 3-1
KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki Becomes First Team to Secure Final 4 Spot
KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki has become the first club to secure a place in the upcoming Final 4 of the Champions League Men. In the quarterfinals, the Polish team dominated Solex Consult TTC Wiener Neustadt from Austria, claiming straight-match victories (3-0) in both legs. Despite what the final scoreline suggests, last year’s semifinalists from Austria put up a strong fight, especially in the first leg, where two matches went the full distance. “Despite the fast-paced match, the result didn’t reflect the intensity of the game. My match was definitely the closest, but I managed to stay focused in the final moments and win. I’m glad that as a team, everyone contributed their part, and today we can celebrate this historic advancement to the Final Four,” said Milosz REDZIMSKI. Panagiotis GIONIS remains unbeaten in the quarterfinals “In the end, we played very well and were thoroughly prepared. Austria’s team was missing ABBASI, which was good news for us, but KOJIC and BAN are still very strong players. However, REDZIMSKI started very well and gave us good momentum. I played against Ivor for the first time, and I wasn’t sure how well he would handle defense. Tonight, he struggled to find the right solutions. After we went up 2-0, we were already qualified, but Marek still left nothing to chance. For the first time, the club has reached the semifinals, and that makes us very happy,” said Panagiotis GIONIS. The Final 4 will be played in Saarbrücken on May 31 and June 1, 2025. KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki – Solex Consult TTC Wiener Neustadt 3-0 Opening leg SolexConsult TTC Wiener Neustadt – KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki 0-3
CCB Europe Top 16 Cup to Kick Off ETTU Partnership with Whoopi GOLDBERG’s All Women’s Sports Network
The European Table Tennis Union is thrilled to announce its partnership with the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), founded by Whoopi GOLDBERG. Last year, ETTU partnered AWSN, granting this groundbreaking network the rights to broadcast women’s matches from the European Table Tennis Championships (ETTC), the CCB Europe Top 16 Cup and the final stage of the European Champions League Women (ECLW). The upcoming CCB Europe Top 16 Cup, set to take place from February 20 to 23 in Montreux, Switzerland, will be the first table tennis event broadcast on AWSN. “ETTU is thrilled to partner with All Women Sports Network showcasing table tennis as one of the major sports being broadcasted through this state-of-art network. We could not find better opportunity to start this partnership being CCB Europe Top 16 Cup one of the most important events in ETTU calendar. We keep focused in implement our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan as Gender Equality and Inclusion are are part of the major priorities. AWSN will support our goal to promote European female table tennis players on more than 20 world wide countries”, said ETTU President Pedro MOURA. Whoopi Goldberg’s AWSN aims to elevate women’s sports to a global stage, providing live coverage of a diverse range of sports, including football, basketball, tennis, cricket, and even curling. AWSN is available in USA, Mexico, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Sub-Saharan, Africa, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Goldberg shared her personal inspiration behind AWSN, recalling how, as a child, her brother was encouraged to play sports, while her own interests were often dismissed simply because she was a girl. This experience planted the seed for AWSN, which she envisions as a platform to support young female athletes worldwide and even introduce collectibles like trading cards to celebrate their achievements. ETTU is proud to be part of this pioneering project, confident that AWSN’s visibility will elevate women’s table tennis and inspire the next generation of players. You can see the schedule here.
Champions League Men Quarterfinals: Can Anyone Stop the Favorites in the Second Leg?
The Champions League Men is heading into the decisive second-leg quarterfinals, where the last four teams will be determined for the Final 4 in Saarbrücken on May 31 and June 1, 2025. After an intense opening leg, the pressure is on, for the teams to either capitalize on their advantage or stage dramatic comebacks. FC Saarbrücken TT dominated the first leg in Hennebont with a commanding 3:0 win, proving why they are the reigning champions. With Truls MÖREGÅRDH, Patrick FRANZISKA, and Darko JORGIC in top form, they are in a prime position to advance. GV Hennebont’s TT young talents, Vladimir SIDORENKO, Lev KATSMAN, and Iulian CHIRITA, will need a flawless performance to pull off an upset. The challenge is enormous, as they now face FC Saarbrücken TT on their home court, where the German side rarely falters. KS Dekorglass Działdowo made a huge statement in the first leg, securing a clean 3:0 victory on the road. With Jonathan GROTH, Samuel KULCZCKI and Jakub DYJAS leading the charge, they now have the comfort of playing at home with a significant advantage. KS Global Pharma Orlicz 1924, however, has nothing to lose and will look to fight back. Cheng Ting LIAO, Robert FLORAS and Deni KOZUL must deliver an inspired performance to have any chance of turning the tie around. Bogoria showed their strength in the first leg, delivering a dominant 3:0 win in Austria. Panagiotis GIONIS and Takuya JIN were in excellent form, and now, playing at home, they have a golden opportunity to seal their spot in the Final 4. Wiener Neustadt faces an uphill battle, but last season’s semifinalists will be determined to prove they belong at this stage. Ivor BAN and Frane KOJIC need a fast start to keep their hopes alive. Borussia Düsseldorf lived up to their reputation with a 3:0 away victory in Montpellier. With legends like Timo BOLL, Dang QIU, and Anton KALLBERG in their lineup, they are one step away from another Final 4 appearance. The LEBRUN brothers, Felix and Alexis, had a tough first leg, but they are capable of causing problems for any opponent. Alliance Nîmes Montpellier needs to find another gear if they want to challenge the most successful club in the European Champions League at home at the ARAG center court. Who will reach the Final 4? With first-leg results known, strongly favoring FC Saarbrücken TT, KS Dekorglass Dzialdowo, KS Dartom Bogoria, and Borussia Düsseldorf, the pressure is on their opponents to mount comebacks. However, nothing is guaranteed in table tennis, and surprises can always happen. Don’t miss the action – watch all matches live on ETTU TV!
Champions League Women Quarterfinals: Can the Underdogs Turn the Tide in the Return Leg?
The Champions League Women quarterfinals move into the second leg. The first-leg matches delivered intense battles, with some teams taking the lead while others remain in tight contests. As the return legs approach, the stakes are higher than ever. KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg took a hard-fought 3:2 victory in Italy, but ASD Quattro Mori proved they are not to be underestimated. The Polish club, led by Fu YU, Satsuki ODO, and Elizabeta SAMARA, will now look to finish the job at home. ASD Quattro Mori, with Liemei HU leading the charge, nearly pulled off a surprise in Cagliari and will hope to build on that performance. However, overturning KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg on their home court will be a significant challenge. The second leg in Berlin promises to be a high-stakes showdown after UCAM Cartagena TM took a commanding 3-1 victory in the first leg. The Spanish side delivered an impressive performance, with Maria XIAO securing two key wins over Nina MITTELHAM and Xiaona SHAN, while Sofia-Xuan ZHANG added another victory against SHAN. The only point for TTC Berlin eastside came from Sabina SURJAN, who managed to defeat Yao LI. Now, ttc berlin eastside faces a must-win scenario on home soil. The five-time Champions League winners will look to MITTELHAM, SHAN, and SURJAN to turn the tide and force a decisive result. The German club has a strong home-court advantage, but overcoming UCAM Cartagena TM’s momentum will require top performances from their key players. Linz AG Froschberg delivered one of the most dominant performances of the first leg, sweeping Saint-Quentin TT 3:0 away at home. Suthasini SAWETTABUT, Ivana MALOBABIC, and Britt EERLAND were in top form, and now they return to Austria on their home turf with a commanding lead. Saint-Quentin TT, led by Camille LUTZ and Linda BERGSTRÖM, faces a daunting task. They will need a perfect performance in Linz to keep their semifinal hopes alive. The all-French quarterfinal remains finely poised after Metz TT secured a 3:1 win at home in the first leg. Metz, led by Christina KALLBERG and Jieni SHAO, put in a strong performance, but Etival ASRTT last years finalist is still very much in the tie. Etival, playing in front of their home crowd, will look to turn the tables. They remained unbeaten in the group stage and will rely on their balanced squad to push for a comeback. Who Will Reach the Semifinals? With the return legs approaching, Berlin, Linz, Tarnobrzeg, and Metz hold the advantage. However, nothing is decided yet, and surprises could be in store as teams fight for a place in the semis. Watch all matches live on ETTU TV!
