From Reto Bazzi (SCI Deputy President and Interim Secretary) I am pleased to inform you that a reception will be held for all members present at the World Championships in Doha/Qatar. This will take place on Saturday, 24th May 2025, 15.00 to 17.00 in the Lusail Sport Arena (exact room will be communicated later). Our President, Claude Bergeret, looks forward to meeting you at the reception.
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European Table Tennis Union Veterans’ Committee
Issued by the European Table Tennis Union Veterans’ Committee, Bulletin No.1 for May 2025 is now available. See below: https://issuu.com/swaythlingclub/docs/ettu_vc_info-bulletin_no.01?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw
An Occasion to Remember, a Tribute to Joe Veselsky
Meeting in Geneva (left to right): Reto Bazzi, Lila de Soysa, Kate (Joe Veselsky's daughter), Claude Bergeret, Peter Veselsky (Joe Veselsky's son), Gloria Wagener, Beverley Godfrey Staged in the Palace of Nations in Geneva from 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Tuesday 29th April, the Permanent Mission of Slovakia with the co-operation of the Permanent Mission of Ireland hosted a special gathering to pay tribute to the extraordinary life of Joe Veselsky. A 28-minute documentary film, edited by Martin Mózer was the centrepiece of the gathering. Lila de Soysa, member of the Swaythling Club Executive Committee, reflected on the occasion. I had the pleasure of attending the celebration for table tennis legend Joe Veselsky organised by the Slovak and Irish Embassies at the United Nations in
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ITTF United States Para Open 2023
Will Bayley, the good form continues (Photo: Alber Pacheo) Title favourites dominated at the ITTF Para United States Open, play concluding in the factor 20 tournament after three days of action on Wednesday 5th July. The player to set the standard was Great Britain’s Will Bayley in men's singles class 7, he won his sixth consecutive title. ITTF-United-States-Para-Open-2023Download United States Para Open 2023 - Full Results
ITTF Costa Brava Spanish Para Open 2023
Titles for Aida Dahlen in Platja d'Aro (Photo: Alba Pachero) A three-day tournament, play commencing in Platja d’Aro on Thursday 9th March, a total of 153 men and 51 women from 24 member associations descended on Platja d’Aro for the ITTF Costa Brava Spanish Para Open 2023, a factor 20 tournament for world ranking purposes. ITTF-Costa-Brava-Para-Open-2023-Podium-PlacesDownload ida_ITTF-Fa20-Costa-Brava-Spanish-Para-Open-2023_PlatjadAro_Day1_313-copyDownload
Swaythling Club Members Present in Rimini
Gloria Wagener, Öivind Eriksen and Beverley Godfrey in Rimni (Photo: Leon Libin) Several members of the Swaythling Club International are present at the Stag 2022 European Veteran Table Tennis Championships. The opening ceremony opened proceedings on Saturday 25th June; play concludes on Saturday 2nd July. Reto Bazzi and Zdenko Kriz at the Opening Ceremony (Photo: Leon Libin) Vivek Kohli, Manager Director of Stag, present in Rimini (Photo: Leon Libin) Stag 2022 European Veteran Table Tennis Championships...Draws and Results
Table Tennis England Gala Dinner
Alan Hydes and Matthew Syed were amongst many notable names present at the Gala Dinner staged on Sunday 27th March.
Sri Lankan eyes focused on Oman
Sri Lankan veterans with seated left to right: Ira Ruwanpathirana (Secretary General), Mr. M. M. Lafeer (President), Lilamani de Soysa (SCI) c Elected just one month ago a member of the Swaythling Club International Executive Committee, Lilamani de Soysa has not let the grass grow under her feet. On Saturday 8th January, present in her native Sri Lanka, she organised a meeting with the Colombo Veteran Association. A most positive response was the outcome, a great interest being displayed in attending the 2023 World Veteran Championships in Oman. Currently, under the leadership of Mr. Lafeer who has occupied a presidential role for no less than 20 years, some 150 veterans enjoy playing table tennis. Moreover, there was a positive response to joining the Swaythling Club; Sri
Hugo Calderano and Hina Hayata win in Doha
Hugo Calderano, the men's singles winner in Doha (Photo: Rémy Gros) Brazil’s Hugo Calderano and Japan’s Hina Hayata won the respective men’s singles and women’s singles titles at the WTT Star Contender Doha 2021 tournament on Saturday 25th September. Success for Hina Hayata came after she had partnered Shunsuke Togami to mixed doubles gold. Notably, Japan departed with three titles, Minani Ando and Miyu Nagasaki emerged the women’s doubles winners. The men’s doubles was won by Korea Republic’s An Jaehyun and Cho Seungmin. Hina Hayata, women's singles winner (Photo: Rémy Gros) Men’s SinglesSF: Hugo Calderano (BRA) v Liam Pitchford (ENG) 11-5, 6-11, 10-12, 11-9, 11-3, 11-9SF: Darko Jorgic (SLO) v Lee Sangsu (SLO) 13-11, 12-14, 11-7, 9-11, 11-7, 11-2F: Hugo Calderano (BRA) v Darko Jorgic (SLO)