09/02/2011 – New elected president of The Netherland’s Table Tennis Association Ronald KRAMER supported Dutch team led by the Top-12 winner LI Jiao in Liege. During his stay in Belgium President KRAMER presented his plans and introduced ETTU
European leagues: Paiuscato ESTE at the top in Italy
08/02/2011 – In the second round of the play off in Europe’s Superliga CVSE Celldomolk beat STAVO-IMPEX Holic 6:3 whilst SK SATEX Bratislava beat SK Kotlarka Praha 6:1. In the lower half of the play off also in second round UTTC Stockerau suc
Portuguese coaches spread their experiences in Lisbon
06/02/2011 – Portuguese coaches Marco RODRIGUES and Helder MELIM were the main teachers in the Seminar organized by the Portuguese Table Tennis Federation on 30th January in Lisbon. More than sixty coaches attended the event to learn about the recen
New European Juniors and Cadets rankings after UNIQA Youth Top-10
A call for more female participation during the English Open
04/02/2011 – The need to increase the participation of women and girls in table tennis in England was discussed at length at the women’s seminar held during the English Open in Sheffield at the English Institute of Sport on January 28th. The
Croatian coach Dubravko SKORIC will join Ochsenhausen
02/02/2011 – Dubravko SKORIC (50 years/Croatia) has signed a 2 years contract with German Bundesliga club Ochsenhausen. He spent the last 18 years at La Villette Charleroi. But in the last two years the Belgian side (9 finals in 10 years – 5 v https://www.ettu.org 02/02/2011 – Dubravko SKORIC (50 years/Croatia) has signed a 2 years contract with German Bundesliga club Ochsenhausen. He spent the last 18 years at La Villette Charleroi. But in the last two years the Belgian side (9 finals in 10 years – 5 victories – in Champions’ League!) has been surrounded by enormous financial problems. One of the most successful chapter in the history of Villette Charleroi is about to be finish. SKORIC who lead the club from 1992 and added the 7 European Champions leagues titles and 13 finals in record books will leave. “The situation in Charleroi is becoming increasingly difficult and it’s been two years since it lasts. On one side are those 18 years in the club and on the other is my responsibility as a husband and father. I am 50 years old and my patience has been enormous. I am very tired. I am especially disappointed with the way things have evolved. I’m looking for stability ” said SKORIC. Ochsenhausen is another permanent member of the Champions League: “They have 12 young Europeans the club has two full time managers. In addition they have injected 2 million ? for a new hall and the budget is fixed for three years. It is a very exciting challenge. “ Meanwhile there is a season to finish with the second leg of Champions League against Angers on its way on Friday 11th March in Spiroud?? “Our 3-1 defeat in France was a blow but I can assure you that our team wants revenge. “ A semi-final it would be the 11th in a row (!) what a lovely parting gift … (By Christian RASPILLER Courtesy of Sud Presse Sports) Photo: Dubravko SKORIC with Jean-Michel SAIVE
European leagues: BOGORIA returned to the top in Poland
01/02/2010 – In Denmark Roskilde looks untouchable at the top of the standings. Danish champion is unbeaten in 12 rounds and last clubs to suffer against them were Kvik Naestved and Sohojlandet. Leader keep the five points distance between Kobenhavn
Zlatko POSPIS elected new Croatian TTA President with ovations
27/01/2011 – Croatian Table Tennis Association elected Mr. Zlatko POSPIS to the position of the new President. At the General Assembly President POSPIS was elected unanimously and the ovation he received speaks loudly about the positive atmosphere
New Southern-Italy TT facility opening to gather long standing friends
26/01/2011 – Back to the past surrounded by many old friends. ETTU President Stefano BOSI was special guest at the opening of a new table tennis dedicated facility in San Nicola la Strada near Caserta Italy (Naples area). The structure that will