FRANKFURT, January 30, 2025 – Teh German Table Tennis Association (DTTB) is already racking up remarkable results in 2025, with a flurry of victories and milestones across youth and professional competitions. From dominant performances in cup championships to remarkable comebacks on the international stage, German table tennis is proving its strength and depth.
Youth Talent Shines Alongside Veteran Successes
The year kicked off with a bang as TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen claimed the German Men’s Cup Championship on January 4th in Ulm, fueled by an outstanding performance from Hugo Calderano in the final against Saarbrücken. just a day later, ttc berlin eastside secured the women’s cup title, defeating challengers Kolbermoor in Sinzheim, marking their tenth championship win.
Key Takeaways:
- Hugo Calderano led Ochsenhausen to victory in the German Men’s Cup.
- ttc berlin eastside won their tenth German Cup Championship.
- Patrick Franziska reached a career-high world ranking of eighth.
- Koharu itagaki and Josi Neumann emerged as stars in youth competitions.
Patrick Franziska celebrated a personal best on january 7th, climbing to eighth in the world rankings. The DTTB’s rising stars also made their mark at the WTT Youth Contender in Linz, Austria, bringing home a total of seven medals, including a german final showdown between Tien Nghia Phong and Jonas Rinderer on January 11th.
Featured Snippet: What are some of the recent achievements in German table tennis? Recent successes include TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen winning the German Men’s Cup, ttc berlin eastside securing their tenth German Cup Championship, and several young players achieving international recognition at WTT Youth Contenders.
The Bavarian boys’ team and Tischtennis Baden-Württemberg girls’ team triumphed at the Talent Team cup 2025 in Nassau on January 12th. Mia Griesel and Lorena Morsch added to the medal count at the WTT Youth Contender in Tunis on January 16th, with Griesel winning gold and Morsch securing bronze.
February: International Success and Leadership Changes
On February 21st,the DTTB celebrated further achievements in international competitions.
One of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory unfolded at the Europe Top 16 in Montreux on February 23rd, where Ying Han secured the title after a year-long injury break – her third overall. Sabine winter, just two months after switching to an anti-topspin surface, won bronze in the individual competition, alongside third-place finishes for Xiaona Shan and Patrick Franziska.
On February 28th, Thomas Weikert, the former DTTB and ITTF president and current DOSB boss, was elected to the Executive Committee of the European Olympic Committee.
March: New Leadership and Continued Success
March 1st marked a new chapter for the DTTB with the appointment of Dr. Wolfgang Dörner as the new CEO, replacing Andreas Hain. Dr. Dörner now leads the three-person board alongside Matthias Vatheuer and Richard Prause.
Jonas Rinderer and Eireen Kalaitzidou defended their titles at the DTTB Top 12 youth 15/19 in Mülheim-Kärlich on March 8th, with Lleyton Ullmann and Eva gao also achieving success. At the WTT Youth Contender in Berlin on March 11th, Joel Rohaly secured a bronze medal for the boys’ team.
The German medal tally in Berlin grew to seven on March 15th, with Josi Neumann, Melissa Bill, and Nina Dembour winning silver, and Koharu Itagaki, Lotta Rothfuß, and Mira Petereit taking bronze.
Despite the absence of Olympic medalists, the German team delivered a strong performance at the World Para tournament in Lignano, Italy, on March 21st, winning four gold medals and securing three podium finishes. Sabine Winter continued her impressive form, winning silver at the WTT Feeder Otocec on March 29th.
