Hanslick Wins 3 Bronze Medals | Bayern Competition 2024

Hanslick Earns Three Medals at Bavarian Table Tennis Championships

Neumarkt/St. Veit, Germany – Janine Hanslick of TuS achieved a remarkable feat at the Bavarian Table Tennis Championships this weekend, securing bronze medals in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The two-day tournament, held in Neumarkt/St. Veit, saw Hanslick consistently perform at a high level, though Naomi Pranjkovic of TSV Dachau 1865 ultimately dominated, winning all three championship titles.

The TuS trainers anticipated a few podium placements at the Bavarian Table Tennis Championships,and Hanslick exceeded expectations. While the dominant force of the tournament was undoubtedly first division player Naomi Pranjkovic (TSV Dachau 1865), who claimed a trio of bavarian championships, Hanslick consistently challenged and secured impressive results.

Janine Hanslick in Neumarkt/St. Veit. © Theodor neidek

In the singles competition, Hanslick progressed through the group stage undefeated, losing only one set. She than defeated Anna Ledwoch (FC Bayern) 4-1 in the quarter-finals, showcasing her strong offensive play. Hanslick’s run continued to the semi-finals where she faced melanie Merk (FC Langweid).

Did you know? – Table tennis, also known as ping pong, became an Olympic sport in 1988. Germany has a strong history in the sport, consistently ranking among the top nations in international competitions.

Steffi Felbermeier, the defending champion, also had a strong showing, winning her group before falling to Pranjkovic in the quarter-finals. Milena Burandt also reached the quarter-finals in doubles, partnering with Eva Gao (TSV Oberstdorf).

Hanslick continued to shine in the mixed doubles, partnering with Daniel Rinderer (TSV Windsbach) to reach the semi-finals without dropping a set. They faced a tough battle against Pranjkovic and Hannes Hörmann (DJK Effeltrich), leading 2-1 in sets before ultimately being narrowly defeated by the eventual tournament winners.

Pro tip – Consistent footwork is crucial in table tennis. Maintaining a balanced stance and quick, small steps allows players to react quickly to incoming shots and generate power.

In the doubles competition,Hanslick teamed up with last year’s champion,Steffi Felbermeier,reaching the semi-finals. They faced a close match against Theresa Faltermeier and em

Why: The Bavarian Table Tennis Championships were held in Neumarkt/St. Veit, Germany, to determine the best players in the region across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
who: Janine Hanslick (TuS) was the standout performer, earning three medals. Naomi Pranjkovic (TSV Dachau 1865) won all three titles. Other notable players included Steffi Felbermeier (FC Bayern), Milena Burandt, Anna Ledwoch, Melanie Merk, daniel Rinderer, theresa Faltermeier, and Hannes Hörmann.
What: Hanslick secured bronze medals in singles, doubles (with Felbermeier), and mixed doubles (with Rinderer). Pranjkovic won gold in all three events.
How did it end?: Pranjkovic dominated the tournament, winning all three championships. Hanslick consistently reached the semi-finals or beyond in each discipline, ultimately securing three bronze medals. Her mixed doubles team lost a close semi-final match against Pranjkovic and Hörmann 2-1.