Rötz invites: Three-country table tennis tournament delights spectators!

Rötz invites: Three-country table tennis tournament delights spectators!

As part of the Rötzer Heimatfest, table tennis fans can expect a special highlight: the three-country tournament will take place in the Rötzer gym on June 21, 2025. Teams from Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany compete here in a sporting competition that has been a tradition for many years. The participants include the teams SKV Altenmarkt an der Triesting, SK Pobezovice (Ronsperg), FC Stamsried, SV Tiefenbach and 1. FC Rötz. The aim of the tournament is to continue the long-standing contacts with friendly clubs, as mittelbayerische.de reports.

The history of the sporting relationship between Ronsperg and Rötz has a special place in the history of the tournament. The first sporting contact took place in 1929, followed by a football match in 1932. The Rötz table tennis department launched a Czech-German meeting in 1991, which has taken place annually since then, with a few exceptions. The loyalty to the partnership is also shown by the participation of the Rötzer players in the “Josef Bufka Memorial Tournament” in Ronsperg.

Tradition and friendship

The close connection with the SKV Altenmarkt an der Triesting has existed since 2008 and is manifested through annual competitions, alternating in Rötz and Altenmarkt. Mayor Josef Balber also donated a challenge cup to ease tensions between the teams and promote competition. There is a fight for the “Josef Balber Challenge Cup” in Rötz and Altenmarkt – a real incentive for the players!

All spectators are cordially invited on June 21st from 1 p.m. A look at history shows: potential for exciting competitions is guaranteed. Not only is table tennis played here, friendships and traditions that have existed for decades are also continued here.

The tournament in an international context

But what actually makes table tennis the “fastest racquet game in the world”? The game consists of two players, two rackets, a ball and a net. In addition, there are numerous important table tennis tournaments, such as the Olympic Games, the Table Tennis World Championships, and the European Championships, which have not only national but also international dimensions, as tt-test.de explains. The best players meet here, which shows how important table tennis is in the global sports landscape.

By hosting the three-country tournament, we are once again aware of how strong the cohesion in sport is. It is an excellent opportunity to both experience exciting games and promote cultural exchange between nations.

We are looking forward to an exciting event in Rötz, which is both a sporting event and a celebration of friendship!