Vienna Table Tennis Cup 2025: Exciting games in front of the Ferris wheel!

Vienna Table Tennis Cup 2025: Exciting games in front of the Ferris wheel!

On July 12, 2025, the Prater in Vienna shone not only with the splendor of the Ferris wheel, but also with the sign of table tennis. He organized it Vienna Table Tennis Cup 2025 attracted over 45 committed players who fought for the best places. Despite the changeable weather, which offered everything from rain to sun, the event managed to spread a family atmosphere and attract numerous spectators, including from the Prater.

The Vienna Table Tennis Cup is considered one of the most important events for amateur players in the city and this year was the 9th tournament within the current season and the 29th event since the tournament series was founded. The tournament series organized by Table tennis hobby Vienna is organized with the aim of promoting openness, diversity and inspiration in Viennese table tennis. Particularly noteworthy is the free participation for all athletes.

Results and winners

The day was full of exciting matches. In the end securedM. Ponjaracfirst place, followed byM. Riglthaleron second and the lady of the tournament,B. Ruprechtshofer, which took third place. In a thrilling little finaleM. Krammer, last year's winner, convinced again.

• 1. Platz: M. Ponjarac
• 2. Platz: M. Riglthaler
• 3. Platz & beste Dame: B. Ruprechtshofer
• Kleines Finale: M. Krammer (Sieger 2024)

After the award ceremony, all visitors present had the opportunity to try out table tennis in free play until 4 p.m. This not only increased enthusiasm but also provided an excellent opportunity to experience the sport in an open, community event.

The future of table tennis in Vienna

Vienna has become a hotspot for table tennis in recent decades, not least because of the diverse offerings Robert Hanak Table Tennis Championship (RHTT). The sport has a long tradition here, dating back to 1901. After the first table tennis tournament for the “Vienna Championship” in 1902, enthusiasm for the sport was undoubtedly affected by the world wars, but has stabilized again over the years and is now showing a positive development. With over 23 clubs and exciting formats, table tennis in Vienna represents a broad and inclusive community that offers both beginners and experienced players the opportunity to become active.

The successful event in the Prater was a further step towards a lively table tennis scene, and the organizers already gave an outlook on further free or cheap table tennis events in the city. The gaming communities and clubs invite everyone interested to discover their skills and become part of this vibrant sport.