From March 21 to 23, the best Czech male and female players will gather at Sportcentrum DDM Prostějov to compete for national championship titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The tournament will showcase elite talent, with established champions and rising stars battling for the prestigious titles. Key Absences and Notable Participants Most of the top Czech players have registered, but several notable names will be missing. Defending women’s singles champion Hana MATELOVÁ announced last year in Prague that her eighth title would be her last, opting out of future national championships. Tomáš POLANSKÝ will also be absent as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury. Additionally, former national team member and two-time Czech singles champion Tomáš KONEČNÝ will not participate. On the men’s side, defending champion Lubomír JANČAŘÍK is among the top contenders, along with Pavel ŠIRUČEK, Jiří MARTINKO, Antonín GAVLAS, and Jan VALENTA. Each of these players has previously won national titles either in the senior or U21 category. With Hana MATELOVÁ absent, Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ enters the women’s singles competition as the top seed. Having already won a senior singles title, she will be looking to reclaim the crown. However, she will face strong competition from young talents Hanka KODET and Veronika POLÁKOVÁ, as well as the experienced Karin GROFOVÁ, who has come close to gold on multiple occasions. Czech National Champions 2024

The Greek National Table Tennis Championships, the most prestigious domestic event, will once again bring together the country’s top players. Taking place from Saturday, March 22, to Monday, March 24, at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, the tournament will crown the 2025 champions in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. With high-level competition and an impressive lineup, the event promises exciting matches and intense battles for the titles. Strong Lineup with No Major Absences For the second consecutive year, all major Greek table tennis players will be present in Piraeus, ensuring high-quality matches in the race for medals. The only exception remains Panagiotis GIONIS, who has not participated in the national championships for several years. A key highlight of this year’s competition is the participation of eight former national singles champions, mirroring last year’s event in Salamis. Defending Champions and Title Contenders Leading the field are the reigning champions: Other former champions aiming for another title include: Additionally, Elisavet TERPOU, Dimitra-Thomaïs TSEKOURA, and George KONSTANTINOPOULOS have all competed in National Championship finals and will once again be strong contenders. Tournament Participation and Schedule A total of 58 men and 29 women from 36 clubs across Greece have registered for the singles events. The doubles competitions will feature: Matches will commence on Saturday at 10:00. The mixed doubles title will be the first to be decided on Sunday, while all finals will take place on Monday at separate times. 2024 National Champions Men’s Singles: Ioannis SGOUROPOULOSWomen’s Singles: Konstantina PARIDIMen’s Doubles: George KONSTANTINOPOULOS / Konstantinos KONSTANTINOPOULOSWomen’s Doubles: Katerina TOLIOU / Konstantina PARIDIMixed Doubles: Konstantinos KONSTANTINOPOULOS / Elisabeth TERPOU Live Broadcasts The Hellenic Table Tennis Federation (HTTF) will provide live coverage of the National Championships via its YouTube channel:🔗 HTTF YouTube Channel With a mix of seasoned champions and rising talents, the Greek National Championships 2025 promise thrilling encounters and top-level table tennis action.

This weekend, Luxembourg’s top table tennis players will gather at the Foyer National Championships, held at the Gymnase of the National Sports Center “Coque” (2 rue Léon Hengen, L-1745 Luxembourg). The tournament will crown new national champions in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, as last year’s titleholders Tessy GONDERINGER (Rued) and Maël VAN DESSEL (Hueschtert-F.) are not participating this year. With the absence of last year’s winners, the competition is wide open. In the women’s singles, Sarah DE NUTTE (Diddeleng) is the top favorite, but Enisa SADIKOVIC (Diddeleng) is determined to challenge for the title after last year’s quarter-final defeat. Other contenders include NI Xiao Jing (Ettelbréck), Melisa SADIKOVIC (Diddeleng), and Tessy DUMONT (Lënster), who will look to challenge the seeded players. The men’s competition promises high-quality matches, particularly in the later rounds. The main favorites include former national champions Luka MLADENOVIC (Berbuerg) and Eric GLOD (Wëntger). Other top-seeded players, such as Irfan CEKIC and Evgheni DADECHIN (both from Nidderkäerjeng), will also be in contention. Emerging young players Gene WANTZ (Recken), Tom SCHOLTES (Berbuerg), Loris STEPHANY (Berbuerg), Aaron SAHR (Lénger), and Luca ELSEN (Lëntgen) will attempt to challenge the more experienced competitors. Doubles Events Bring Fresh Pairings Many of last year’s favorite doubles pairs have changed, making these events unpredictable. The top-seeded pairs include: Men’s Doubles: CEKIC/DADECHIN (Nidderkäerjeng) and STEPHANY/MLADENOVIC (Berbuerg) Women’s Doubles: DE NUTTE/STAMMET (Diddeleng/Rued) and SADIKOVIC/SADIKOVIC (Diddeleng) Mixed Doubles: DE NUTTE/MLADENOVIC (Diddeleng/Berbuerg) and GALES/GLOD (Wëntger) Tournament Schedule Saturday, March 22 10:00 – Start of women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles 13:15 – Women’s singles first rounds 14:00 – Men’s singles first rounds 14:00 – Mixed doubles semi-finals 14:40 – Mixed doubles final All matches will follow a knockout system, with singles played in a best-of-7 format and doubles in a best-of-5 format. Sunday, March 23 13:45 – Men’s singles quarter-finals 14:45 – Women’s singles quarter-finals 15:30 – Men’s & women’s doubles semi-finals 16:15 – Men’s & women’s singles semi-finals 17:15 – Men’s & women’s doubles finals 18:00 – Men’s & women’s singles finals Where to Watch A livestream of the final matches will be available on Sunday from 15:30 via RTL Sport. Live results and tournament updates can be found at FLTT Official Website. Seeding Lists Men’s Singles Seeding: Women’s Singles Seeding:

The Lithuanian National Table Tennis Championship will take place on March 21–22 in Druskininkai, featuring 32 men and 32 women competing for national titles. The tournament will include individual, men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events. Defending Champions Aim for Another Title Last year’s champions, Kornelija RILIŠKYTĖ and Kęstutis ŽEIMYS, will return to defend their titles. Both players demonstrated their dominance in the previous edition, and they remain strong contenders for this year’s championship. Tournament Schedule Friday, March 21 10:30 – 11:00 – Men’s group draw 11:00 – 12:30 – Men’s first round (1/16) 12:30 – 13:45 – Men’s second round (1/8) and placement matches (17th-32nd places) 12:30 – 14:30 – Lunch 14:30 – 14:45 – Women’s group draw 14:45 – Opening ceremony 15:00 – 17:45 – Women’s first and second rounds 17:45 – 18:30 – Third round for men and women (1/4) 18:30 – 19:50 – Mixed and doubles matches Saturday, March 22 10:00 – 12:30 – Placement matches and semifinals 11:45 – 12:30 – Men’s and women’s finals 12:30 – 14:30 – Lunch 14:30 – 18:00 – Mixed and doubles matches 18:15 – Awards ceremony

The Latvian National Closed Table Tennis Championships will take place on March 22–23 at the Sport Hall of O. Kalpaks Riga Folk-Art Primary School, Skrindu Street 1, Riga. The tournament will feature competitions in men’s and women’s singles, with some of the country’s top players vying for the national titles. Schedule and Venue The competition begins on March 22 at 12:00, while matches on March 23 start at 10:30. The women’s singles final is scheduled for 13:15, followed by the men’s singles final at 14:00. Defending Champions and Contenders Last year’s national champions, Arturs REINHOLDS in the men’s category and Sabina MUSAJEVA in the women’s, will return to defend their titles against strong competition. Men’s Singles – Main Contenders:

The individual Table Tennis National Championships will take place on 22–23 March at Vuores Hall in Tampere. Titles will be decided in men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. In the men’s singles, a new champion will be crowned, as Benedek OLÁH will be competing in the United States’ Major League at the same time and will therefore not be aiming for his 13th senior singles national championship gold medal. The top-seeded players in the tournament are Alex NAUMI from Kosken Kaiku, Aleksi RÄSÄNEN and Arttu PIHKALA from PT Espoo, and the experienced Otto TENNILÄ from PT 75, the host club. Marina DONNER (MBF), who has dominated the women’s singles for the past four years, has taken a break from competitions this spring due to a shoulder injury but will make her comeback in Tampere. Ramona BETZ will also be skipping this year’s championships, meaning that, alongside DONNER, other contenders for the medal matches include Maria GIRLEA from PT Jyväskylä, Aleksandra TITIEVSKAJA from PT Espoo, and Jannika OKSANEN from PT 75. Matches will begin at Vuores Hall at 10:00 on Saturday and 09:00 on Sunday. The finals are scheduled for Sunday from 15:00 onwards. Entry to the event is free. The National Championships will be streamed live on the Finnish Table Tennis Association’s YouTube channel, PingisTV. The finals will be available to watch for free on the Ruutu+ and ISTV streaming services. Sunday’s grand finale will feature commentary by Mika PYYKKÖ, with expert analysis from Pasi VALASTI. Information and live results here.

To mark its 50th anniversary, the Möhlin Table Tennis Club has set itself an ambitious challenge: hosting the Swiss Elite Championships on the weekend of March 22-23, 2025. On Saturday, the competition will advance to the round of 16, setting the stage for an action-packed Sunday, where the quarterfinals, semifinals, and grand final will determine the new Swiss champions. The 64 best male and 32 best female players, along with Switzerland’s top para-athletes, will battle for the prestigious title, based on national rankings. The Möhlin Table Tennis Club and Swiss Table Tennis are eager to welcome both players and fans to the Steinli Sports Center, where everything has been planned to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere. For all information about the Championships, visit: https://tischtennis2025.ch/ Recap: Swiss Elite & Para Championships 2024 in Rapperswil-Jona The Swiss Elite & Para Championships 2024 took place on March 23-24 in Rapperswil-Jona, featuring Switzerland’s finest players in thrilling matchups. Men’s Singles The final saw Barish MOULLET face Elias HARDMEIER. MOULLET dominated the first three sets (11-3, 11-6, 11-9), but HARDMEIER fought back to level the match at 3-3. In a nail-biting decider, MOULLET clinched his second national title with a 13-11 victory. Women’s Singles Ten-time champion Rachel MORET took on Fanny DOUTAZ in the final. DOUTAZ stunned by taking a 3-1 lead, but MORET responded to force a deciding set. However, DOUTAZ held her nerve, winning 11-8 in the seventh game, ending MORET’s dominance that had lasted since 2016 (except in 2022 due to WTT Smash). Men’s Doubles The pair Barish MOULLET & Gaël VENDÉ faced Cédric TSCHANZ & Pedro OSIRO in the final. In a fiercely contested match, MOULLET and VENDÉ triumphed 3-2, adding another title to their collection. Women’s Doubles The duo of Rachel MORET & Fanny DOUTAZ proved unstoppable, securing the title with a 3-1 victory over the TULLII-MAURER pair. Mixed Doubles Defending champions Rachel MORET & Nicolas CHAMPOD were aiming for their fifth consecutive title, but they were outplayed by Fanny DOUTAZ & Yoan REBETEZ, who won convincingly 3-0, giving DOUTAZ her third title of the competition. Para, Tetra and Standing Competitions Para: Rolf ACKLIN defended his title with a dominant 3-0 win over Kevin KÖCHLI. Tetra: Dirk KRETZSCHMAR claimed his third consecutive title, defeating Silvio KELLER 3-0. Standing: Fabian LICHTIN achieved a historic hat-trick, edging out Valentin KNEUSS 3-2 (5-11, 12-10, 7-11, 11-9, 11-3). Para/Tetra Doubles: Silvio KELLER & Kevin KÖCHLI showcased their teamwork, overcoming Ange MONEMOTO & Martin ALTERMATT 3-1 (13-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-6). The Swiss Elite & Para Championships 2024 delivered incredible moments, setting the stage for another thrilling edition in MÖHLIN 2025!

Białystok has been chosen as the host city for the 93rd Polish Table Tennis Championships, set to take place from March 21 to 23, 2025. The competition will be held at the sports hall of Primary School No. 50, located at Kazimierza Pułaskiego 96. This prestigious tournament will feature 96 players (48 men and 48 women) competing in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. The defending singles champions, Samuel KULCZYCKI and Katarzyna WĘGRZYN, will seek to defend their titles in 2025. In the doubles categories, Jakub DYJAS and Patryk LEWANDOWSKI claimed the men’s title last year, while Agata ZAKRZEWSKA and Martyna LIS secured the women’s title. The reigning mixed doubles champions are Marek BADOWSKI and Natalia BAJOR. One of the most anticipated participants is Miłosz REDZIMSKI, the highest-ranked player in Poland. His presence in the tournament adds to the excitement, as fans look forward to seeing one of Poland’s finest table tennis talents in action. Known for his determination and skill, REDZIMSKI will undoubtedly be one of the main contenders for the national championship title. Tournament Schedule March 21 (Friday) March 22 (Saturday) March 23 (Sunday) Television broadcast from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

The Municipality of Prishtina, through its Directorate of Sports, hosted the annual Sports Awards Ceremony to honor the most outstanding athletes and the most significant sports events of 2024. This event aims to recognize the achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches, and clubs in advancing sports in the capital. One of the most prestigious awards of the evening, “Most Attractive Event of 2024,” was awarded to the Priping Table Tennis Club for organizing the Prishtina Open Table Tennis International Tournament 2024 (POTTTIT). This international tournament, held in Prishtina, attracted over 300 competitors from 25 different countries, making it one of the most notable sporting events of the year in Kosovo. POTTTIT 2024 stood out for its high-level organization, the participation of top-tier athletes, and its role in promoting table tennis as an elite sport in the country. Through this event, Priping not only elevated the standards of table tennis competitions in Kosovo but also enhanced Kosovo’s reputation on the international sports stage. Kastriot ORANA, the tournament organizer and head of KPP Priping, expressed his gratitude for the recognition by the Municipality of Prishtina:  “This award is a testament to the tireless work our team has put in to elevate table tennis to a higher level. The Prishtina Open Table Tennis International Tournament 2024, or POTTTIT 2024, was not only a sporting success but also an opportunity to showcase our city and country on the international stage. This is just the beginning—our goal is to establish this tournament as a reference point for table tennis in the region and beyond.” In addition to the club’s success, two KPP Priping players, Denat MAKOLLI and Deti KONUSHEVCI, were honored with the “Hope of the Year – Male” award. This recognition highlights the dedication and potential of these young athletes, who have demonstrated great promise for the future of table tennis in Kosovo. Beyond the accolades for KPP Priping and its athletes, the ceremony also celebrated outstanding athletes and coaches from various sports disciplines. Kushtrim MUSHICA, Director of Sports for the Municipality of Prishtina, emphasized that these awards serve as a strong motivation for athletes and clubs, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence in 2025 and beyond.