04/03/2010 – This weekend in Indoor Sports Center in Eindhoven all top players will be in action at the Dutch national championships. In the quarter finals of the women’s Event in the upper half of the draw there is a possibility of encounter https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – This weekend in Indoor Sports Center in Eindhoven all top players will be in action at the Dutch national championships. In the quarter finals of the women’s Event in the upper half of the draw there is a possibility of encounter between defending champion LI Jiao seeded no. one and Carla NOUWEN. In addition Linda CREEMERS (4) will probably face Ana GOGORITA. At the bottom of the draw a meeting between internationals LI Jie (2) and Elena TIMINA will be great match to watch. The Men’s Event in the opening round defending champions QI Xiaofeng will meet Nermin SMAJIC and talented Hageraats KOEN (14) will play against ex-international player Daan SLIEPEN. Merijn de BRUIN finalist in 2009 starting against Henk Jan WILS. Seeded no. two Michel de BOER has a tough draw. The winner of the last two editions of the Masters will meet Frank HOLLAK. Then he will play against veteran Cosmin STAN or CHEN Sung. Still further in the quarter finals the internationals Casper L??or WAI-Lung Chung may wait for him. LI Jie / Elena TIMINA are top seeded in the Doubles Event. The pair managed last month to reach the final battle at the ITTF Pro Tour. In the quarter finals they may play against Simone De KLERK / Charell SCHOONBROOD or Christa BENIT / Rianne Van DUIN. Linda CREEMERS and Carla NOUWEN are no. 2 seeds. Merijn de BRUIN and Frank RENGENHART will defend their gold medal in men’s doubles. Other contenders are the brothers Boris and Martijn De VRIES and QI Xiaofeng and Casper L?? Defending champion Frank RENGENHART and Yana TIMINA are at the top of the list of favorites in Mixed Doubles Event. Carla NOUWEN and Barry WIJERS the winners of the National Championship in 2005 are ranked as second. The full draw can be found at www.nttb.nl and www.nktafeltennis.nl. (by Harald HANEMAAIJER courtesy of NTTB) Photo: Elena TIMINA (Photo Roscher)

04/03/2010 – The battles at the 77th Swiss Championships in Crissier VD (Salle du Marcolet) will starts on Saturday at 11 AM. n first day of the competition in all 5 Events the schedule will be completed with the quarterfinals. On Sunday final in Mi https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – The battles at the 77th Swiss Championships in Crissier VD (Salle du Marcolet) will starts on Saturday at 11 AM. n first day of the competition in all 5 Events the schedule will be completed with the quarterfinals. On Sunday final in Mixed Doubles is scheduled for 10 in Men’s and Women’s Doubles at 11.30 whilst Women’s ultimate stage will be played at 2 PM and Men’s at 2.45 PM. Main favorites in Men’s Singles Event are: Nicola MOHLER; Christian HOTZ; Thierry MILLER Denis JOSET. In women’s Event the odds are on side of Rachel MORET; Monika F??R; Laura SCH?ER; Elmira ANTONYAN. Nicola MOHLER and Christian HOTZ lerad the list of favorites in Men’s Doubles alongside Stefan RENOLD and Thierry MILLER; Denis JOSET and Marc ALTERMATT. In Women’s Doubles: Laura SCH?ER and Monika F??R; Rachel MORET and Rahel ASCHWANDEN. The expectations in Mixed Doubles lies on Ilona RENOLD and Stefan RENOLD; Denis JOSET and Rahel ASCHWANDEN; Rachel MORET and Robin MORET; Nicola MOHLER and Sonja F??R; Marco GRABER and Monika F??R. Last year’s winners: Men’s Singles: Nicola MOHLER Women’s Singles: Rachel MORET Men’s Doubles: Nicola MOHLER / Christian HOTZ Women’s Doubles: Laura SCH?ER / Monika F??R Mixed: Ilona RENOLD / Stefan RENOLD (by Sandro REINHARD courtesy of Swiss TTA) Photo: Nicola MOHLER (by courtesy of Suiss Association)

04/03/2010 – The venue for the Austria’s National Championships this weekend will be Sporthalle H??ng West in Innsbruck. The preliminary rounds are scheduled for Saturday whilst main draw will be played on Sunday. The finals are on program at https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – The venue for the Austria’s National Championships this weekend will be Sporthalle H??ng West in Innsbruck. The preliminary rounds are scheduled for Saturday whilst main draw will be played on Sunday. The finals are on program at 3 PM. The favorites for the titles are CHEN Weixing Robert GARDOS in Men’s Singles and LIU Jia in women’s Singles Event. Last year Robert GARDOS and LIU Jia won the title. (by Verena Schweitzer courtesy of Austrian TTA) Photo: LIU Jia (Photo Roscher)

04/03/2010 – The venue for the Slovak National Championships is Slovak National Table Tenis Centrum in Bratislava – Ra? The Championships will be played on 6th and 7th March and on Sunday the encounters will be broadcasted live on TV. “L https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – The venue for the Slovak National Championships is Slovak National Table Tenis Centrum in Bratislava – Ra? The Championships will be played on 6th and 7th March and on Sunday the encounters will be broadcasted live on TV. “Last year’s winners in singles are Erik ILLAS in Men’s Event and Vierka MAJERCIKOVA-MARCEKOVA in Women’s Event. Top favorites for year 2010 are Thomas KEINATH and Barbora BALAZOVA ” pointed President of the Slovakia’s Table Tennis Association Zdenko KRIZ. From the Slovak best players only missing is Eva ODOROV?since she has obligations in her club in France. (by courtesy of STTA)Photo: Tomas KEINATH (Photo Roscher)

04/03/2010 – With only days to go to the 2010 BUTTERFLY National Senior Championships to be held on Saturday 6th March in DCU Sports Centre Dublin this year’s event will see some intriguing battles between Ireland’s top players. This i https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – With only days to go to the 2010 BUTTERFLY National Senior Championships to be held on Saturday 6th March in DCU Sports Centre Dublin this year’s event will see some intriguing battles between Ireland’s top players. This is the most prestigious event in the Irish domestic calendar and this year in particular it is impossible to distinguish a clear favourite given the wealth of talented players competing for the titles. ITTA Technical Director John O’DONOGHUE believes that “the Butterfly National Senior Championships are the most important tournament of the season. Ranking lists are temporary but a National title is something no one can take away from you.” Men’s Event: Following a thrilling finale to the 2009 National Men’s Final where Gavin MAGUIRE produced an astonishing comeback to defeat John MURPHY in a thrilling 5 setter to break MURPHY’S domination of the title over the previous 2 years the 2010 battle for supremacy and title of National Champion looks set to be another very open one. 2010 has been the year of the Junior with some impressive performances by some of Ireland’s elite Juniors reflected in the seeding for this event with 3 Juniors represented in the top 8 seeds. Leading the charge is Ulster’s Paul MCCREERY who has been on fire of late. Fresh from a triumphant victory at the Cardiff Open and some impressive tournament wins at the Munster Open and the Fermanagh Open he is deserving of his status as top seed. Many fans will look to John MURPHY as the leading contender – he is sure to be highly motivated to recapture his crown and has also been in form this year with wins at both the Ulster Open and the Leinster Grand Prix. This year’s title could genuinely go anywhere with Daryl STRONG and Conor NOLAN also in strong contention. Both are capable of beating the country’s best on their day. Youngsters Sam LOGUE and Ashley ROBINSON will look at Gavin MAGUIRE’S performance last year and may fancy their chances of producing a repeat performance while MAGUIRE himself will seek to recapture the sparkling play he showed in 2009 when it matters most – there is no reason why the Eastpoint player can not rise to the occasion and retain this most coveted title. There are some dark horses lurking outside the top seeds Peter GRAHAM will look to return from France to triumph and Keith KNOX returning from injury – both are easily capable of making progress through the rounds. ITTA Technical Director John O’DONOGHUE has been thrilled by the form of Ireland’s Juniors this year with victory at Junior British League evidence of the progress of this cadre of players. He sounds a note of caution to those who see this year’s title going to one of this exciting Junior squad: “There is no doubt the Juniors have been in top form and I am eagerly awaiting the Butterfly 2010 National Seniors to see how these youngsters cope with the pressures of this unique competition. Being at the top end of the rankings is no guarantee of victory maturity under serious pressure will be a key factor in deciding who will emerge as this year’s Champion” While the safe money may be on the top seeds the value bet is surely on the emerging young talent which could well spring a surprise on Saturday. Women’s Event: With 2010 National Champion NA Liu not entered into this year’s event the rest of the draw will breathe a sigh of relief. Liu was utterly dominant in 2009 and would have been hot favourite to retain her title. In her absence the title could well return to Ulster in what could be a very interesting tournament. Ulster dominate the top seedings with Amanda MOGEY topping the ranking list fresh from her Fermanagh Open victory and exciting performance at the Cardiff Open where she defeated Welsh international Naomi OWEN in what many will see as landmark victory for this always developing prospect. She will be challenged by Ulster team-mate Ashley GIVAN – unfortunately Claire NELSON has been ruled out through injury. Leinster’s Sara DOLAN and Rebecca KENNY are also expected to be in contention. Sarah TIMLIN has also progressed under the tutelage of National coach Arthur Brett and will look to cause a shock or two. The BUTTERFLY National Senior Closed Championships will take place in DCU Sports Centre in Glasnevin Dublin on the 6th of March beginning at 9am. Singles Finals are scheduled for 4pm. (by Kenneth STRONG coirtesy of ITTA) Photo: Gavin MAGUIRE (courtesy of ITTA)

04/03/2010 – The Danish Closed Championships will take place in the town of Ringe on the island Fyn. 62 players participate. With exception of Michael MAZE all the best players will participate. Last year Finn TUGWELL won the final against Christian https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – The Danish Closed Championships will take place in the town of Ringe on the island Fyn. 62 players participate. With exception of Michael MAZE all the best players will participate. Last year Finn TUGWELL won the final against Christian KONGSGAARD. This year Allan BENTSEN the sports director of Roskilde is top seeded with his employee Finn TUGWELL. Martin MONRAD and Christian KONGSGAARD are seeded 3 and 4. Allan BENTSEN has participated 25 years in a row and has won 38 titles. Mie SKOV is the top favourite in women’s singles. The favourites in the doubles are Allan BENTSEN and Finn TUGWELL in men’s doubles Pernille AGERHOLM and Pernille S??RGAARD in women’s doubles and Mie SKOV and Allan BENTSEN in mixed doubles. (by Arne MADSEN courtesy of DTTA) Photo: Allan BENTSEN (by courtesy of Rosklide Bordtennis)

04/03/2010 – The Swedish national championships will be held from 5th to 7th March 2010 in new just opened Halmstad Arena in Halmstad on the west coast. J??n PERSSON was born here and Halmstad BTK was his first club. Of course he plays for the club https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – The Swedish national championships will be held from 5th to 7th March 2010 in new just opened Halmstad Arena in Halmstad on the west coast. J??n PERSSON was born here and Halmstad BTK was his first club. Of course he plays for the club now.Favorites in Men? singles? Perhaps Jens LUNDQUIST. He was in the final in Slovenia in January and he is going up. He won the championships 2005 2008 and 2009. After the match against Belarus in K??g yesterdag (2th of march) he told me that he want to win for the fourth time. But it will be interesting to see what the veterans J??n PERSSON and Jan-Ove WALDNER can do. And Johan AXELQVIST from Esl??AI. Women? singles? Matilda EKHOLM or Malin PETTERSSON – the two who played the final last year. Perhaps Carina JONSSON can do something. It will be 85th National Swedish Championships since the first championships 1925. (by ??n WESTBERG courtesy of STTA) Photo: Jens LUNQUIST (Photo Roscher) Here the places of the national championships 76) 2001 2- 4/3 Uddevalla (Uddevalla BTK) 77) 2002 3- 5/3 Sundsvall (BTK Nivren) 78) 2003 28- 2/3 Stockholm (Stockholms BTF) 79) 2004 26-28/3 Halmstad (Halmstad BTK) 80) 2005 4- 6/3 Malm??varnby AK) 81) 2006 3- 5/3 Boras (Mariedals IK) 82) 2007 2- 4/3 Helsingborg (BTK Rekord) 83) 2008 25-27/4 ??k??vik (Norra BTK) 84) 2009 6- 8/3 Helsingborg (BTK Rekord) 85) 2010 5- 7/3 Halmstad (Halmstad BTK) CHAMPIONS Men? singles 2001 Fredrik HAKANSSON ?by SK (21-12 15-21 21-13 21-16 beat Peter KARLSSON) 2002 Fredrik HAKANSSON Halmstad BTK (11-8 16-14 3-11 11-3 4-11 11-2 beat Mikael Z??ING) 2003 Mattias STENBERG Malm?? (11-7 13-11 11-5 11-8 beat Magnus WAHLGREN) 2004 Fredrik HAKANSSON Halmstad BTK (5-11 17-15 12-10 13-11 9-11 11-8 beat Jens LUNDQUIST) 2005 Jens LUNDQUIST S??hamns UIF (7-11 11-9 11-7 11-4 11-8 beat Peter NILSSON) 2006 Jan-Ove WALDNER Kalmar BTK (4-11 11-9 3-11 11-4 8-11 11-5 11-2 beat Jens LUNDQUIST) *2007 J??n PERSSON Halmstad BTK (6-11 5-11 15-13 13-11 8-11 11-7 11-2 beat Johan AXELQVIST) 2008 Jens LUNDQUIST S??hamns UIF (11-6 9-11 11-4 11-5 11-7 beat Fredrik HAKANSSON) 2009 Jens LUNDQUIST S??hamns UIF (11-9 10-12 4-11 11-5 11-5 11-9 against Johan AXELQVIST in the final) Women? singles 2001 Marie SVENSSON Gr??rps IF (13-21 21-18 21-19 21-11 beat Asa SVENSSON) 2002 Sandra JOHANSSON R??nge SK (10-12 11-7 11-7 7-11 11-9 7-11 11-7 beat Susanne JONSSON) 2003 Carina JONSSON Raa BTK (11-3 11-7 13-11 11-4 beat Susanne JONSSON) 2004 Carina JONSSON Raa BTK (3-11 11-5 11-9 5-11 11-4 13-11 beat Marie OLSSON) 2005 Susanna NILSSON R??nge SK BF (8-11 11-4 11-9 11-7 11-5 beat Linda NORDENBERG) 2006 Marie OLSSON Trelleborgs BTK (11-6 11-7 11-9 13-15 11-4 beat Linda NORDENBERG) 2007 Matilda Ekholm ?by SK (11-13 10-12 12-10 11-4 11-8 11-4 beat Marie OLSSON) 2008 Marie OLSSON Raa BTK (11-9 11-9 13-15 8-11 7-11 11-8 11-8 beat Matilda EKHOLM) 2009 Matilda EKHOLM Riddaren BTK (11-6 11-9 8-11 9-11 11-7 11-6 against Malin PETTERSSON in the final) Men? double 2001 Fredrik HAKANSSON/Mikael APPELGREN ?by SK (Peter NILSSON/Jens LUNDQUIST S??hamns UIF) 2002 Mikael Z??ING/Mikael MATTIASSON Esl??AI (Peter NILSSON/Mattias ANDERSSON Esl??AI) 2003 Jens LUNDQUIST/Fredrik HAKANSSON S??hamns UIF/Halmstad BTK (Peter NILSSON/Mattias ANDERSSON Esl??AI) 2004 Fredrik HAKANSSON/Peter KARLSSON Halmstad BTK/Falkenbergs BTK) (Jens LUNDQUIST/Magnus MOLIN S??hamns UIF/Malm??) 2005 P?GERELL/Magnus MANSSON Falkenbergs BTK (Fredrik HAKANSSON/Henrik OLSSON Halmstad BTK) 2006 Robert SVENSSON/Mikael Z??ING Esl??AI (Fredrik HAKANSSON/Peter NILSSON Halmstad BTK) 2007 Robert SVENSSON/Johan Axelqvist ESL??AI/S??hamns UI (J??n PERSSON/Fredrik HAKANSSON Halmstad BTK) 2008 Johan AXELQVIST/Robert SVENSSON Esl??AI (Jens LUNDQUIST/Jon PERSSON S??hamns UIF) 2009 P?GERELL/Jens LUNDQUIST Falkenbergs BTK/S??hamns UIF (Viktor BRODD/Johan SONDELL S??hamns UIF) Women? double 2001 Linda NORDENBERG/Susanne JONSSON Raa BTK) (Marie SVENSSON/Asa SVENSSON Gr??rps IF/Halmstad BTK) 2002 Linda NORDENBERG/Susanne JONSSON Raa BTK (Sandra JOHANSSON/Anna BERGLUND R??nge SK/Borl?e BTK) 2003 Marie OLSSON/Nina VAKKILA Sparv?ns BTK (Sandra JOHANSSON/Veronica THORSSON R??nge SK BF) 2004 Susanne JONSSON/Linda NORDENBERG Raa BTK (Frida JOHANSSON/Carina JONSSON Raa BTK) 2005 Susanna NILSSON/Marie Olsson R??NGE SK BF/Trelleborgs BTK (Frida JOHANSSON/Carina JONSSON Raa BTK) 2006 Kajsa ANDERSSON/Carina JONSSON Raa BTK (Frida JOHANSSON/Linda NORDENBERG Raa BTK) 2007 Carina JONSSON/Kajsa ANDERSSON Raa BT (Linda NORDENBERG/Frida JOHANSSON Raa BTK) 2008 Malin PETTERSSON/Sara RASK Sparv?ns BTK/D?ingelanda BT (Matilda Ekholm/Marie Persson ?by SK/K??gs BTK) 2009 Marie OLSSON/Nina VAKKILA Raa BTK (Carina JONSSON/Barbro WIKTORSSON Raa BTK/Solna BTK) Mixed double 2001 Fredrik HAKANSSON/Sandra JOHANSSON ?by SK/Ulricehamns IF (Robert SVENSSON/Marie OLSSON Trollh?ans BTK/Bergkvara AIF) 2002 P?GERELL/Sandra JOHANSSON Falkenbergs BTK/R??nge SK) (Magnus MANSSON/Anna BERGLUND Falkenbergs BTK/Borl?e BTK) 2003 P?GERELL/(Sandra JOHANSSON Falkenbergs BTK/R??nge SK BF) (John FROLING/Linda NORDENBERG BTK Rekord/Raa BTK) 2004 P?GERELL/Sandra JOHANSSON Falkenbergs BTK/R??nge SK (Magnus MANSSON/Anna BERGLUND Falkenbergs BTK/Langshyttans BTK) 2005 Anders SJ??DT/Carina JONSSON SK Iron/Raa BTK (Mikael MATTIASSON/Marie OLSSON BTK K?inge/Trelleborgs BTK) 2006 Anders SJ??DT/Carina JONSSON SK Iron/Raa BTK (Fredrik HAGE/Susanna WIGOW Mariedals IK/?emarks IF) 2007 Magnus MANSSON/Anna BERGLUND BTK Warta/D?ingelanda BT (Mikael ZOOGLING/Anna BENSON Sparv?ns BTK/Raa BTK) 2008 Malin PETTERSSON/Mikael ZOOGLING Sparv?ns BTK (Hampus NORDBERG/Marie PERSSON S??hamns UIF/K??gs BTK) 2009 Lukas RYD?/Sara RASK Falkenbergs BTK/D?ingelanda BTK (Martin SINGH/Caroline WERS? ?by SK)

04/03/2010 – The Finish National Championships will be held in Tampere the biggest city in Finland after capital some 200 kilometers from Helsinki to north. All the finals except mixed doubles will take place on Sunday afternoon the 7th of March. https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – The Finish National Championships will be held in Tampere the biggest city in Finland after capital some 200 kilometers from Helsinki to north. All the finals except mixed doubles will take place on Sunday afternoon the 7th of March. Mixed doubles final will be held on Saturday evening. Everyone is expecting whether young (19) ranking number one Benedek “Pentti” OLAH would be able to take his first crown in men’s singles. Last year in his hometown Sein?ki OLAH was loosing in semi just with smallest possible margin against Pasi VALASTI the final winner. VALASTI already 40 years has played altogether 18 times in championship finals and has won the title nine times! Also Mika R?NEN Timo TAMMINEN Toni SOINE and Roope KANTOLA are certainly looking for podium places in the competition. Seeded pairs are OLAH-VALASTI and R?NEN-TAMMINEN. In women’s event Anni KOMULAINEN is not defending her title. Henriikka PUNNONEN and Hanna NYBERG are the biggest favorites but also younger players like Pinja ERIKSSON or Sanna-Mari B??IUS are ready for surprises. Family B??IUS are living in Sweden but with the exception of father Anders they are representing Finland. Finnish Champions 2009 in Sein?ki: MS: Pasi VALASTI (runner up Mika R?NEN) WS: Anni-Mari B??ius (Hanna NYBERG) MD: Pentti OLAH / Antti JOKINEN (VALASTI / Mika TUOMOLA) WD: Anni B??IUS / Sanna-Mari B??IUS (Milla-Mari VASTAVUO / Emma ROLIG) MD: R?nen / Anni B??IUS (OLAH / Henriikka PUNNONEN) (by Esko HEIKKINEN courtesy of FTTA) Photo: Benedek “Pentti” OLAH

04/03/2010 – Estonian National Championships will take place in Tallinn on the 6th and 7th of March. The venue for the Events is Kristiine Sports Hall (Forelli 12 Tallinn). The matches in preliminary rounds in Men’s Singles Women’s Si https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – Estonian National Championships will take place in Tallinn on the 6th and 7th of March. The venue for the Events is Kristiine Sports Hall (Forelli 12 Tallinn). The matches in preliminary rounds in Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles Events are scheduled for the 6th of March from 10 AM. Semi-finals and finals will be played on the 7th of March starting from 10 AM. The main favorites for the titles this year are defending champion Aleksandr SMIRNOV and Vallot VAINULA. The title holder Karin LINDMAE will be in Tallinn as well but she will have tough job against Tatjana TSISTJAKOVA Marina MOROZOVA Katlin LATT. (by Artjom PUTSHKOV courtesy of ETTA) Photo: Aleksandr SMIRNOV (courtesy of ITTF)

04/03/2010 – Hodon?will be the host city of Czech National Championship like two years ago. The entries list in Women’s Event includes all the best players lead by Iveta VACENOVSKA Renata STRBIKOVA and Dana HADACOVA. This trio is also at the https://www.ettu.org 04/03/2010 – Hodon?will be the host city of Czech National Championship like two years ago. The entries list in Women’s Event includes all the best players lead by Iveta VACENOVSKA Renata STRBIKOVA and Dana HADACOVA. This trio is also at the list of biggest favorites for winning the title. STRBIKOVA will defend the one won last year. Unfortunately at the Men’s entries the name of Peter KORBEL is missing. KORBEL has problem with his knee injury. That gives even bigger chances to Dmitrij PROKOPCOV who has excellent results in last weeks. Last year’s winner is Josef SIMONCIK. National Czech Championships will start on Friday morning by qualification. In main events will play 48 men and 24 women. Main draw matches are scheduled Friday evening. The name of new Czech champions will be known on Saturday afternoon. For the first time Czech Republic TTA will have online TV streaming from whole final day Saturday on web by clicking here (by Nikolas ENDAL courtesy of CTTA) Photo: Iveta VACENOVSKA (Photo Roscher)