The Ukrainian National Championships took place this weekend in Kyiv, overcoming enormous challenges. Despite constant air alarms that required several matches to be rescheduled, the event was successfully completed. Anton MOLOCHKO claimed the men’s singles title, while Solomiia BRATEIKO emerged as the women’s singles champion for 2025.

The Hungarian National Championships concluded in Cegléd. In the singles competitions, Georgina PÓTA won her sixth women’s singles national title, while András CSABA celebrated his first men’s singles crown. The most successful player of the championship was Ádám SZUDI, who claimed two gold medals. PÓTA dominated the tournament, dropping only three sets across five matches. In the final, she faced 15-year-old Sophie BARCSAI, who impressed throughout the competition by reaching the final in two doubles events and the semifinals in singles. Although PÓTA won in straight sets, BARCSAI’S run marked her as a future star. The men’s singles final was a clash between Bence MAJOROS, a two-time champion, and András CSABA, who plays in the Bundesliga. Despite MAJOROS’ experience, the 22-year-old CSABA won 4–0, showing mental strength and skill in decisive moments. In the doubles events, Ádám SZUDI and Nándor ECSEKI won the men’s doubles title for the fifth time. SZUDI also partnered with Szandra PERGEL to win their third consecutive mixed doubles title. In the women’s doubles, Bernadett BÁLINT and Mercédesz NAGYVÁRADI also secured their third title. Despite missing the singles competition due to illness, SZUDI’S performance in doubles reflected his consistency and form, making him the most decorated player of the 2025 Hungarian Championships. Men’s single Semi-final ANDRÁS–HOLLO 4:2 (–9, 5, –9, 5, 10, 4) MAJOROS–JUHÁSZ 4:3 (–9, 6, 2, 9, –10, –8, 6) Final ANDRÁS–MAJOROS 4:0 (9, 8, 9, 6) Men’s double Semi-final ECSEKI, SZUDI–KIZAKISZ, POÓR 3:0 (9, 6, 4) JAKAB, JUHÁSZ–BÖHM, MAJOROS 3:0 (6, 7, 9) Final ECSEKI, SZUDI–JAKAB, JUHÁSZ 3:1 (8, –6, 7, 6) Women’s single Semi-final PÓTA–BARCSAI 4:0 (10, 3, 6, 4) BÁLINT–MADARÁSZ 4:0 (4, 1, 0, 0) Final PÓTA–BÁLINT 4:0 (6, 8, 7, 7) Women’s double Semi-final BÁLINT, NAGYVÁRADI–FAZEKAS, MADARÁSZ 3:2 (6, –9, –4, 6, 15) BARCSAI, DOHOCZKI–DARI, FEJŐS 3:0 (7, 9, 4) Final BÁLINT, NAGYVÁRADI–BARCSAI, DOHOCZKI 3:1 (–10, 12, 9, 6) Mixed double Semi-final SZUDI, PERGEL–KATONA, VOLENTICS 3:0 (3, 6, 4) VARGA, BARCSAI–KOVÁCS, NAGY 3:2 (10, 12, –10, –5, 6) Final SZUDI, PERGEL–VARGA, BARCSAI 3:1 (8, –7, 4, 10)

The 93rd edition of the Polish Table Tennis Championships concluded in Białystok with thrilling performances and historic victories. The spotlight shone brightly on Natalia BAJOR and Miłosz REDZIMSKI, who claimed national titles in the women’s and men’s singles events respectively. For Natalia BAJOR, the weekend marked a triumphant return to the top. She clinched her fifth national singles title, ending a three-year wait. In a gripping final, BAJOR overcame a 0–2 deficit to defeat Paulina KRZYSIEK 4–2 (8:11, 9:11, 11:6, 11:6, 11:6, 11:9). With this win, she joined LI Qian and XU Jie on five national titles, placing her third on the all-time list behind Danuta SZMIDT-CALIŃSKA (11) and Czesława NOWORYTA (7). BAJOR didn’t stop there. She completed a golden treble, winning women’s doubles with Zuzanna WIELGOS and the mixed doubles with Marek BADOWSKI. In doubles, they overcame Katarzyna and Anna WĘGRZYN 3–1 (11:3, 10:12, 11:5, 11:7). In the mixed event, BAJOR and BADOWSKI defeated Samuel KULCZYCKI and Zuzanna WIELGOS 3–1 (11:7, 11:1, 6:11, 11:6). In the men’s singles, 18-year-old Miłosz REDZIMSKI delivered a commanding performance to win his first national title, defeating Samuel KULCZYCKI 4–0 (11:5, 11:6, 11:9, 11:4). The young star from Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki, who previously earned bronze medals in 2021 and 2022, demonstrated exceptional form under the guidance of coaches Paweł FERTIKOWSKI and Zbigniew GRZEŚLAK. A surprise came in the men’s doubles, where Patryk DZIUBA and Kamil NALEPA clinched the title with a 3–0 win (11:9, 15:13, 11:9) over Dawid MICHNA and Łukasz SOKOŁOWSKI. Bronze went to Samuel KULCZYCKI and Jakub DYJAS and Tomasz LEWANDOWSKI and Marcel BŁASZCZYK. The championships also highlighted Poland’s emerging talent. REDZIMSKI, still eligible for this year’s Junior World Championships, affirmed his rising star status with his flawless run in Białystok. Results – Sunday: Singles, Finals: Natalia BAJOR – Paulina KRZYSIEK 4-2 (8:11, 9:11, 11:6, 11:6, 11:6, 11:9) Miłosz REDZIMSKI – Samuel KULCZYCKI 4-0 (11:5, 11:6, 11:9, 11:4) Doubles, Finals: Natalia BAJOR/Zuzanna WIELGOS – Katarzyna WĘGRZYN/Anna WĘGRZYN 3-1 (11:3, 10:12, 11:5, 11:7) Patryk DZIUBA/Kamil NALEPA – Dawid MICHNA/Łukasz SOKOŁOWSKI 3-0 (11:9, 15:13, 11:9) Mixed Doubles, Final: Marek BADOWSKI/Natalia BAJOR – Samuel KULCZYCKI/Zuzanna WIELGOS 3-1 (11:7, 11:1, 6:11, 11:6) Bronze Medals: Aleksandra MICHALAK/Ilona SZTWIERTNIA and Wanessa KULCZYCKA/Lena PUZIO in Women’s Doubles Jakub STECYSZYN/Agata ZAKRZEWSKA and Michał GAWLAS/Zofia ŚLIWKA in Mixed Doubles

Table Tennis Ireland proudly concluded its National Championships at South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon, showcasing the very best in Irish table tennis talent. Day 1 Highlights Mia O’RAHILLY EGAN continued her dominance in women’s table tennis, securing her fourth national singles title. Her remarkable consistency and skill were a highlight of the day. Tom DAVIS defended his men’s singles title in style, becoming a two-time national champion, demonstrating composure and power throughout the final stages. In the Under 21 events, Niamh MASON and Tom COLVIN emerged as champions, showing strong form and determination to outplay their respective fields. The Para Final saw an intense rematch between Colin JUDGE and Paddy VAUGHAN. Judge narrowly prevailed in a thrilling encounter that echoed last year’s final. Day 2 Highlights The Under 19 Boys Final featured an explosive match between top talents, with Peadar SHERIDAN taking the crown after a closely fought contest. In the Under 17 events, Peadar SHERIDAN added another gold to his collection in the boys’ category, while Grace Looney triumphed in the girls’ division, both players impressing with their high-level play and resilience. Day 1 Women’s Singles Men’s Singles Para Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Under 21 Women’s Singles Under 21 Men’s Singles Restricted Singles Day 2 Results Under 11 Girls Under 11 Boys Under 13 Girls Under 13 Boys Under 15 Girls Under 17 Girls Under 19 Women’s Singles Under 15 Boys Under 17 Boys Under 17 Boys Consolation Under 19 Men’s Singles

The 2025 Romanian National Closed Championships concluded at the Rapid Hall in Bucharest. In the women’s singles, Bernadette SZŐCS once again confirmed her dominance by capturing her sixth consecutive national title, maintaining an unbeaten streak that began in 2019. “I was fighting from the beginning of the championship because I wanted to give my best, to show my best table tennis here,” said SZŐCS. “I always want to win at home. I have six consecutive titles—I hope to win even more in the coming years.” In the men’s singles, Iulian CHIRIȚĂ (CS Rapid București) celebrated his first senior national title after years of near-misses. The rising star delivered a solid performance throughout the competition to top a strong field that included experienced players such as Darius MOVILEANU and Cristian PLETEA. “I’m so happy I won this title! In the past few years, I was very close to a medal, but I couldn’t quite get it. So, for me, this was a perfect championship. I’m very happy with the way I played,” said CHIRITĂ after his triumph. In men’s doubles, the pair of Eduard IONESCU and Darius MOVILEANU (CSA Steaua București) secured the national title after a competitive draw, while in women’s doubles, Elizabeta SAMARA and Andreea DRAGOMAN (CSA Steaua București) emerged victorious. Mixed doubles saw the powerful combination of Eduard IONESCU and Bernadette SZŐCS take the crown, adding another gold to both of their tallies. Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

It was a exciting table tennis weekend in Zwolle—packed with activities, surprising results, brilliant rallies, and an enthusiastic crowd. No title defenses this year; instead, all-new champions were crowned. Shuohan MEN remained unbeaten and claimed the Dutch national title for the fourth time. Gabrielius CAMARA dethroned Milo de BOER to secure his first national singles title. After the early elimination of defending champion Tanja HELLE, the path to gold opened up for the remaining contenders. Top seed Shuohan MEN advanced through the quarterfinals, as did Karlijn van LIEROP, who came through a nail-biting match against Dobrila JORGUSESKA, winning 13-11 in the seventh game. Emine ERNST (3and4) defeated Sanne de HOOP 4-1. Meanwhile, the ‘Scylla clash’ between Jitte de KLERK and Marie DEPUYDT—both surprises from the previous day—was won by Marie with her defensive playing style. In the semifinals, Marie continued her strong run by defeating the higher-seeded Emine ERNST 4-2 to reach the final, much to her own surprise. Shuohan MEN also booked her place in the final with a 4-2 victory over Karlijn van LIEROP. In the final, Marie’s winning streak was halted by Shuohan MEN, who secured the title with a 4-0 win (11-8, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7), claiming the Dutch national title for the fourth time. The quarterfinal between Gabrielius CAMARA and Kas van OOST was, on paper, the toughest draw. CAMARA lived up to his top seed status and won 4-1. Milo de BOER, just like last year, had little trouble in dispatching Brent RONDE 4-0. Barry BERBEN and Ivan KAHN completed the semifinal lineup with wins over Tim GRAS and Jochem de HOOP respectively. In the semifinal between teammates Milo de BOER and Ivan KAHN (from national champions De Boer Taverzo), the younger KAHN got off to a blazing start and took a 2-0 lead. However, De BOER kept his composure, won the next four games, and became the first finalist. The other semifinal saw Barry BERBEN keep fighting back, forcing a deciding seventh game. CAMARA took control in that final game with an 11-4 win to reach his first national final. The final was full of spectacular rallies. Milo de BOER led 2-1 after three games but couldn’t extend his lead. A dramatic moment occurred in the sixth game when CAMARA broke his rubber against the table and had to continue with a spare bat. Undeterred, he turned the match around and was crowned Dutch national champion for the first time. There was a surprise in the semifinals as Amber van de VELDE and Emma van der ZANDEN defeated the 2024 champions Tali COHEN and Sanne de HOOP in a tight 3-2 match. In the final, they faced Shuohan MEN and Dobrila JORGUSESKA, who narrowly overcame NOUWEN and ZHENG. Men and JORGUSESKA won the final 3-1 and claimed the women’s doubles national title. Defending champions Milo de BOER and Lode HULSHOF narrowly beat Gabrielius CAMARA and Jochem de HOOP in the semifinals, coming from 5-7 down in the fifth game to win 11-9. In the other semifinal, SMAJIC and Martins FERREIRA couldn’t replicate their upset from the previous day and lost in straight games to BERBENandVAN OOST (2). The final was closely contested, but in the decisive fifth game, BERBEN and VAN OOST pulled away to win 11-7 and dethroned DE BOER and HULSHOF. Finalists Men’s Singles • Gabrielius CAMARA • Milo DE BOER Women’s Singles • Shuohan MEN • Marie DEPUYDT Men’s Doubles • Barry BERBEN and Kas VAN OOST • Milo DE BOER and Lode HULSHOF Women’s Doubles • Shuohan MEN and Dobrila JORGUSESKA • Amber VAN DE VELDE and Emma VAN DER ZANDEN

The Slovak Championships, held at the National Table Tennis Center in Bratislava from March 21 to 23, 2025, saw a strong return from top national players Ľubomír PIŠTEJ and Barbora BALÁŽOVÁ. Both reclaimed their singles titles after a one-year absence, showing experience and dominance throughout the weekend. PIŠTEJ, now 41 and playing for Italian club Tennis Tavolo Sassari, claimed his eleventh national men’s singles title, solidifying his legacy in Slovak table tennis. On his path to the title, he defeated Jakub DROBNÝ (4–1), Mykhailo LOVHA (4–0), Pavol MEGO (4–2), Adam KLAJBER in the semifinals (4–1), and finally his doubles partner Jakub ZELINKA (4–1) in the final. “Eleven titles in 20 years isn’t a bad record,” PIŠTEJ commented. “I publicly said it would be shocking if I didn’t win—that added pressure, but also motivation. I adjusted to the different ball conditions and managed to control the crucial third set in the final.” Last year’s champion, Peter ŠEREDA, did not participate as he now serves as head coach of the Slovak national men’s team. In the women’s competition, Barbora BALÁŽOVÁ captured her tenth singles title. After missing the previous year, she returned in top form and did not drop a single set throughout the event. She defeated Jana TEREZKOVÁ, Natália GRIGELOVÁ, Dominika WILTSCHKOVÁ in the semifinal, and overcame Nikoleta PUCHOVANOVÁ in the final 4–0. “My tenth title was the goal, and I felt good from the beginning. I stayed focused and confident, especially during the third set in the final when Nika had a set point,” BALÁŽOVÁ stated. The Saint-Denis US 93 TT (FRA) player also secured the mixed doubles title with Samuel ARPÁŠ. The men’s doubles featured a surprise victory for Damián FLÓRO and Jakub GOLDÍR, who defeated defending champions PIŠTEJ and ZELINKA in the semifinals before claiming the final in straight games. In the women’s doubles, the experienced pairing of Tatiana KUKUĽKOVÁ and Nikoleta PUCHOVANOVÁ won their fourth title together in a close 3–2 final. In U21 categories, Samuel ARPÁŠ and Nina DAROVCOVÁ were crowned champions. Women’s Singles Men’s Singles Women’s Doubles Men’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

The 2025 edition of the Luxembourg National Table Tennis Championships took place at the Coque in Luxembourg City. Last year’s individual champions, Tessy GONDERINGER and Maël VAN DESSEL, did not participate. Sarah DE NUTTE delivered a stellar performance throughout the weekend, claiming her 11th women’s singles title. She also secured gold in women’s doubles with Annick STAMMET and in mixed doubles alongside Luka MLADENOVIC. In the women’s singles final, the 32-year-old proved her class by defeating 17-year-old talent Enisa SADIKOVIC in straight sets—without dropping a single set throughout the tournament. The men’s singles final once again featured the classic showdown between Luka MLADENOVIC and Eric GLOD. After trailing 1–3, GLOD mounted an impressive comeback, adjusting his game and winning three consecutive sets to capture his fifth national title in singles. MLADENOVIC, who aimed to win all three events, had to settle for men’s doubles gold with Loris STEPHANY. The pair overcame Irfan CEKIC and Evgheni DADECHIN in a tightly contested final. In mixed doubles, DE NUTTE and MLADENOVIC added another title to their resumes. After a challenging quarterfinal against Martine SIMON and Louis GIRA, the duo didn’t drop another set en route to the championship. PHOTO: Claude SIBENALER Medal Winners – Luxembourg National Championships 2025 Women’s Singles Men’s Singles Women’s Doubles Men’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

Tomislav PUCAR and Andrea PAVLOVIĆ were crowned singles champions at the Croatian National Championships, held in Vrsar. For the fourth year in a row, Tomislav PUCAR (GSTK Zagreb) claimed the men’s singles title, defeating Andrej GAĆINA (STK Zagreb) 4-2 in a repeat of last year’s final. The match was more closely contested this time, with small details tipping the balance. “We’ve trained together for the past 10–15 years—we know each other too well,” said PUCAR. “These matches come down to details, to being a bit more active, a bit luckier. I’ve now beaten him three times in a row, but it’s always close.” GAĆINA, an 11-time national champion, acknowledged his mistakes in the final: “He was calmer in the crucial moments. I made too many mistakes on easy balls—that’s what decided it. I’m frustrated with myself. It’s not about the game, it’s the easy mistakes that hurt.” In the women’s singles, Andrea PAVLOVIĆ (STK Zagreb) overcame defending champion Hana ARAPOVIĆ (Mladost Tia Mobiteli) 4-2 to capture her second national title, her first since 2020. “I wasn’t sure if I would even play, I’d had a cold all week and didn’t train at all. The first day was tough, but I stayed calm and fought through it. The last few years have been difficult, but I kept believing and training, hoping it would pay off—and now it has,” said PAVLOVIĆ. Despite the singles defeat, Hana ARAPOVIĆ didn’t leave Vrsar empty-handed. She defended her mixed doubles title with Ivor BAN (GSTK Zagreb), claiming their second consecutive and fourth overall title as a pair. She also partnered with Ivana MALOBABIĆ (Varaždin) to win the women’s doubles title, their first as a team. In the men’s doubles, Ivor BAN and Luka LOŽUŠIĆ successfully defended their crown, defeating Vedran BAKAČ and Leon BENKO 3-0 in the final. Singles Men’s, semifinal: GAĆINA (STK Zagreb) – ZELJKO (GSTK Zagreb) 4:0 (5, 9, 3, 8), BAN (GSTK Zagreb) – PUCAR (GSTK Zagreb) 1:4 (-4, -7, -7, 5, -8); final: GAĆINA (STK Zagreb) – PUCAR (GSTK Zagreb) 2:4 (-5, -9, 9, 6, -8, -10) Woman’s, semifinal: TUBIKANEC (Sveta Nedelja) – PAVLOVIĆ (STK Zagreb) 2:4 (3, -4, -8, 9, -4, -6), CAKOL (Pula) – ARAPOVIĆ (Mladost Tia mobiteli) 1:4 (-7, -4, -3, 11, 5); final: PAVLOVIĆ (STK Zagreb) – ARAPOVIĆ (Mladost Tia mobiteli) 4:2 (-9, 8, 10, 7, -9, 11) Doubles Men’s, semifinal: PETEK/ZLATKOV (STK Zagreb) – BAKAČ/BENKO (Split/GSTK Zagreb) 2:3 (9, -7, 5, -8, -8), HENCL/JERKOVIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Rakuni) – BAN/LOZUŠIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Osijek) 2:3 (-10, -9, 9, 8, 5); final: BAKAČ/BENKO (Split/GSTK Zagreb) – BAN/LOZUŠIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Osijek) 0:3 (-15, -4, -8) Women’s, semifinal: MALOBABIĆ/ARAPOVIĆ (Varaždin/Mladost Tia mobiteli) – BENKO/MIŠKIĆ (STK Zagreb) 3:0 (6, 6, 9), PUSTAJ/GOJKOVIĆ (Mladost Tia mobiteli/Varaždin) – CAKOL/ĆOSIĆ (Pula/Mladost Tia mobiteli) 3:0 (6, 7, 4); final: MALOBABIĆ/ARAPOVIĆ (Varaždin/Mladost Tia mobiteli) – PUSTAJ/GOJKOVIĆ (Mladost/Varaždin) 3:0 (4, 8, 10) Mix doubles Semifinal: BAN/ARAPOVIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Mladost Tia mobiteli) – HENCL/MALOBABIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Varaždin) 3:0 (8, 5, 4), LOZUŠIĆ/PUSTAJ (Osijek/Mladost Tia mobiteli) – BENKO/ĆOSIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Mladost Tia mobiteli) 1:3 (-8, -3, 3, 6); final: BAN/ARAPOVIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Mladost Tia mobiteli) – BENKO/ĆOSIĆ (GSTK Zagreb/Mladost Tia mobiteli) 3:0 (8, 8, 5) Men’s Singles Women’s Men’s Doubles Women’s Mixed doubles