Topspin Table Tennis Academy Andro will represent Malta at the European Trophy Regional Stage, which will be held between 16 and 18 January 2026 at St Clara College in Pembroke. The regional stage forms part of the European Table Tennis Union club competitions and will bring together teams from Croatia, England, Portugal, Greece and Slovakia. The event is hosted locally by the Malta International Table Tennis Club.
The Maltese side will enter the competition with a squad that combines local players with international experience. The team includes Luke Fenech, Edward Baldacchino, who also serves as head coach, Luke Bonello on loan from HiTT Academy Malta, and Brazilian player Kayque Valios. The tournament offers an opportunity for the club to compete against established European opposition while gaining further exposure at international level.
According to the official schedule, the Maltese representatives will face STK Zagreb of Croatia on 16 January at 5.00 pm. They will then play Panathinaikos AC of Greece on 17 January at 4.30 pm, followed by a match against MITTC Milano by Global TT on the same day at 10.00 am. The final group fixture is scheduled for 18 January at 10.00 am against Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Maio of Portugal.
The European Trophy Regional Stage in Pembroke is expected to provide a competitive platform for Topspin Table Tennis Academy Andro and further promote table tennis in Malta through international club competition.
