British Para Table Tennis Dominates Day Four at European championships in Sweden
Breaking news from Helsingborg, Sweden, where the British team delivered a commanding performance on Day Four of the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships. Rob Davies, hailing from Brecon, captured his fifth European title by defeating Federico Falco 3-1 in the men’s class one singles final.
In another standout moment, Bly Twomey, a 15-year-old from Brighton, claimed her first major championship by overcoming defending World and European champion Kubra Korkut 3-0 in the women’s class seven singles.
The British medal haul extended beyond these finals, with Grace Williams taking silver and a further six athletes earning bronze medals: Tom Matthews, chris Ryan, Martin Perry, Theo bishop, Billy Shilton and Fliss Pickard.
Event highlights
| Event | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Men’s Class One Singles | Rob Davies defeated Federico Falco 3-1 to win his fifth European title |
| Women’s Class Seven Singles | Bly Twomey defeated Kubra Korkut 3-0 for her first major title |
| Medal tally (singles) | Grace Williams – Silver; Tom Matthews – Bronze; Chris Ryan – Bronze; Martin perry – bronze; Theo Bishop – Bronze; Billy Shilton – Bronze; Fliss Pickard – Bronze |
The results underline a rising strength within British para table tennis, highlighted by a promising young talent in Twomey and a veteran champion in Davies. The event continues to showcase a broad spectrum of classes and talents, reflecting growth across the sport on the European stage.
Evergreen insights
As para table tennis expands, nations investing in youth development and inclusive pathways are seeing dividends on the continental stage. this momentum points toward stronger performances at world championships and future Paralympic cycles.For more on the sport’s evolution, visit the official sites of the ITTF and the Paralympic Movement.
Engagement
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