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DJK Dudweiler conquers gold at the table tennis finals in Erfurt!
Dudweiler impressed at the table tennis event in Erfurt: Bernd Schuler won three gold medals at the senior championships.
DJK Dudweiler conquers gold at the table tennis finals in Erfurt!
On the Pentecost weekend of June 15, 2025, the largest table tennis event in Europe took place in Erfurt, with around 1,000 participants taking part. This year was a special event, as seniors from the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB) were also represented for the first time. Particularly noteworthy is the success of Bernd Schuler, who competed for the DJK Dudweiler and won an impressive three gold medals.
Schuler prevailed in the age group 75 (AK75) and won both doubles and mixed doubles. In the mixed final he competed with Hannelore Dillenberger (TV 1860 Nassau) against the competition from Gertrud Ruge and Manfred Schlicht (HTTV) and secured the title with a 3-1 win. Schuler also showed a strong performance in doubles with Gerd Werner (TuS Rheydt-Wetschewell 1899) and prevailed in the final against Manfred Schlicht and Franz Traub with 3:1 sets. In the AK75 singles, Schuler was the top favorite and won all knockout games 3-0, and in the final he defeated Gerd Werner again and became German champion.
Senior Championships results
The senior championships included numerous categories and offered exciting competitions. The results of the main disciplines are as follows:
Seniors 40th
- Einzel: 1. Gregor Clemens FOERSTER, 2. Michael MENGEL, 3. Francesco MARAGIOGLIO, 3. Björn BAUM
- Doppel: 1. Gregor Clemens FOERSTER / Michael MENGEL
Senior women-40
- Einzel: 1. Alexandra SCHANKULA, 2. Sonja ROGGENHOFER, 3. Jasmin HALABI, 3. Nicola KÖLLN
- Doppel: 1. Alexandra SCHANKULA / Natalie WEICHEL
Seniors-45th
- Einzel: 1. Kai Enno KLEFFEL, 2. Frank STERNAL, 3. Uwe PETERS, 3. Gerrit WEBER
- Doppel: 1. Kai Enno KLEFFEL / Gerrit WEBER
Another notable aspect of the tournament was that Gerd Werner, who had to compete against Schuler in doubles and singles, will compete for DJK Dudweiler in 2026. The latest results underline the high standard of performance shown by the seniors at this championship, and DJK Dudweiler's successful participation and results provide a lot of excitement and anticipation for future tournaments.
In summary, the table tennis event in Erfurt not only offered a platform for talent, but also strengthened cohesion and enthusiasm in the table tennis community. The DJK Dudweiler could be proud of the excellent results of its athletes, while the entire event represents a significant step for table tennis in Germany. For full results and further details, please visit Dudweiler Blog and TT Wiki.