Herbert Neubauer signs to withdraw mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Gold medallist in 1996 in Lillehammer when he won men’s singles 50-59 years; then eight years later in 2004 in Yokohama when succeeding in men’s singles class 60-64, at the Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships in Oman, it has not been the best of fortunes for Germany’s Herbert Neubauer. A member of the Swaythling Club International, competing in men’s singles 75-79 years, he finished the group phase without a win to his name, before in the consolation event being forced to withdraw through injury. In the group stage he was beaten by Switzerland’s Peter Schwartz (11-9, 11-3, 11-6), India’s Ramakrishna Pudugramam (11-5, 11-8, 1!-9) and Hungary’s Istvan Szalai (11-7, 11-8, 11-1). Through to the consolation draw, he withdrew through
Month: January 2023
Second Round Exit for Dimitar Karavainov
Jürgen Geiger (back to camera) ended the hopes of Dimitar Karavainov m Present at the Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships in Oman is Bulgaria's Dimitar Karavainov, a member of the Swaythling Club International. Alas, on Thursday 19th January, competing in men's singles 70-74 years, it was a second round exit. Wins in opposition to India's Gurumurthy Kargal (13-11, 11-7, 11-7) and Ukraine's Volodymyr Antonov (12-10, 11-9, 10-12, 11-4) secured first place in the initial stage group and progress to the main draw. An opening round bye, in round two he was beaten by Germany’s Jürgen Geiger in a full distance five games encounter (5-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-6, 11-5). n Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships: List of Entrants Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships: Mixed Doubles Muscat 2023 World Veteran
Ina Jozepsone Makes Perfect Start in Muscat
Ina Jozepsone partners Germany's Sylvia Messer in women's doubles 50-54 years v Very much a play in form at the Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships is Latvia’s Ina Jozepsone, a member of the Swaythling Club International. Competing in women’s singles 50-54 years she completed the opening day of action, Monday 15th December unbeaten, not only was it three wins from three matches, it was the perfect record, not one game surrendered and not one game decided by the minimal margin. She beat India’s Trupti Machwe (11-4, 11-4, 11-9), followed by Japan’s Norie Hamajima (11-8, 11-6, 11-4) and Korea Republic’s Kang Mikyung (11-4, 11-6, 11-3). Now on the second day of play, she partners Germany’s Sylvia Messer in women’s doubles 50-54 years. Always prepared to lend a
Penti Niukkanen Looks Back
A positive start for Penti Niukkanen (Photo: Owen Hammond) nnnnnnnnnn On duty when the tournament was first staged in 1982 in Gothenburg, present ever since that date, on Monday 16th January, at the Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships, Finland’s Penti Niukkanen made a most promising start to proceedings. Competing in men’s singles 80-84 years, in his opening contest he was beaten by Iran’s Sohrab Taherian (11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-4) but recovered to overcome the German duo of Bruno Thumann (12-10, 11-9, 6-11, 12-10) and Dietmar Peche (7-11, 11-8, 12-10, 11-0). He spoke to Claude Bergeret, President of the Swaythling Club International. nnn Looking Back What are your best memories of the first WVC in 1982 in Gothenburg? Do you mean the sporting side or the night life! In
Alfred Ludwig Reflects
Alfred Ludwig delighted to play in Muscat (Photo: Owen Hammond) nnnnnnnnn Ever present at the World Veteran Championships since the very first edition of the tournament was staged in 1982 in Gothenburg; in Muscat, the opening day of action, Monday 15th January, was one of the more testing for Germany’s Alfred Ludwig. Alas, in men’s singles 80-84 years it was three matches played, three defeats. He was beaten by Japan’s Motoharu Mizuuchi (12-10, 11-9, 11-8) and Iran’s Mohammad Al-Jafrari (11-6, 11-8, 11-8) prior to experiencing defeat when opposing Australia’s Harry Bligh (11-6, 11-7, 11-4). Nevertheless, he was not downhearted; he was in a most positive mood when speaking to Claude Bergeret, President of the Swaythling Club International. mmmmmmmmmm Reflections What are your best memories of the first WVC
Swaythling Club Members on First Day Action
Claude Bergeret and Reto Bazzi report from Muscat g Supported by the Swaythling Club International, five players were on duty on the opening day of play, Monday 15th January, at the 2023 World Veteran Championships in Muscat, Oman. Women's Singles 65-69 Years - Suzanne Pedersen (Denmark) versus Christina Roth (Germany) nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Men's Singles 60-65 Years - Zsolt-Georg Bohm (Germany) versus Sridhar Seshadri (India) mm Men's Singles 55-59 Years - Jean Louis Lamarre (France) versus Mehmet Ziya (Turkey) bbbbbbbbbbbbbbb Men's Singles 60-65 Years - Aleksander Matkovic (Serbia) veersus Rajesh Kamble (India) nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Men's Singles 55-59 Years - Mika Pyykkö (Finland) opposed Franck Nemmour (France) mmmmm Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships: List of Entrants Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships: Mixed Doubles Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships: Full Results
Swaythling Club at Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships
Zsolt-Georg Böhm will compete in Muscat bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb The opening ceremony scheduled for Sunday 15th January; five players are present in Oman at the Muscat 2023 World Veteran Championships as guests of the Swaythling Club International. They are: Zsolt-Georg Bohm (Germany) Jean-Louis Lamarre (France) Alexander Matkovic (Serbia) Susanne Perdersen (Denmark) Mika Pyykko (Finland) Two further players are present on behalf of the local organising committee and the Swaythling Club International. Ismail Al-Sulaimani (Oman) Sultain Al-RIYAMI (Oman) Meanwhile, there are two players on the entry list of particular note: Pentti Niukkanen (Finland) Alfred Ludwig (Germany) They will play in the events for player over 80 years of age; both competed in the inaugural World Veteran Championships in 1982 in Gothenburg and have been present ever since that date! Sunday 15th January: Claude Bergeret, President of the Swaythling