by Simon Daish Leading the Under-19 Girls’ Team draw, Russia bypassed the Round of 16 through the benefit of seeding, but its journey was short-lived. Claiming an early lead against ninth seed China thanks to Elizabet Abraamian’s comeback win over Chen Yi (2-11, 5-11, 13-11, 11-9, 12-10), Russia’s fortunes took a turn for the worst […]
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International Table Tennis Federation 14 May 2021
Another undeniably impressive performance from the Romanian contingent present at the Pavilhão dos Desportos de Vila Real, has resulted in two further titles as Darius Movileanu and Iulian Chirita emerged victorious on the third day of play at WTT Youth Contender Vila Real.
Darius Movileanu one of two Romanian title winners on day three in Vila Real
by Simon Daish
A young man who wasn’t in the mood for sharing the spotlight in the Under-19 Boys’ Singles tournament, Movileanu, ranked 51st in the ITTF Table Tennis Youth Ranking, toppled some of the biggest names on duty in the Portuguese city.