Koharu Itagaki Advances in Europe Youth Top 10, Eyes Gold
Tours, France – November 26, 2023 - Koharu Itagaki of TSV Bad Königshofen/TSV Dachau is maintaining her strong performance at the Europe Youth Top 10 tournament in Tours, continuing her pursuit of a title in the U15 girls’ competition. itagaki is representing Germany alongside U15 boys’ competitor Lukas Wang (1.FC Saarbrücken-TT).
The Europe Youth Top 10, a prestigious event for young table tennis players, has a rich history of German success, with the nation securing a total of 40 medals - 20 gold, 14 silver, and 11 bronze – since 1985.The tournament evolved from separate girls’ and boys’ competitions to include students’ categories in 2007. This year’s German contingent is guided by national coaches Jie Schöpp (NK2 female/U15) and Frank Schönemeier (NK2 Male/U15), with ana Beja-Pütz serving as the referee.
Recent German champions at the europe Youth Top 10 include Annett Kaufmann (students, 2020) and Kay Stumper (boy, 2019 & 2020). other notable past winners are Sophie Klee (students, 2017), Dennis Klein (boy, 2015), Petrissa Solja (girl, 2011), and Timo Boll (boy, 1998). Itagaki and Wang are aiming to add to Germany’s impressive legacy in the tournament, with further rounds scheduled to determine the medalists.
