Competitions
in 2011
British Open
13-18 September 2011
Sheffield
This was one of the largest Open tournaments with 312 players from 43 countries, a Factor 40 tournament and the last major tournament before the European Championships in Split, Croatia. Three players took part: Dacian Makszin and Petru Ifrosa (CCSH Lamont, Cluj) and Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti).
Gabriela Constantin lost two of her matches to the Netherlands and France but in both cases she took one set,almost two but finally losing 1-3 in both cases. Dacian won against Great Britain and lost to Serbia and should have won against the Russian as he was leading 2-0 so therefore he did not enter in the last 16. Petru won against Israel and Switzerland and went into the final 16 but was drawn against the French player who went on to win silver.
In the team event, Dacian partnered Cristian Saiger from Austria and Petru Ifrosa partnered Croatia while Gabriela partnered a Korean player and a GB player. Gabriela’s partners were not good and she lost both matches to Poland and to Ukraine.
Dacian won his first match against Great Britain while in the second match against Austria they lost. In the next round against a combined team Hong Kong/Korea they lost but in fact Dacian played extraordinarily well and with a better partner would have definitely gone on to the semi-finals. Petru was really unlucky in his draw and lost both matches against France and Germany.
This tournament was as strong as it will be in the European Championships so it was an excellent chance to meet the best players in the world. In the end Dacian won 340 ranking points while Petru won 320 – a very good result. However, Dacian must take care not to lose against weaker players than himself especially in the singles. Gabriela Constantin has progressed really well this year and though she did not win any points she really played very well.
Costa Rica Cup, Heredia
4-6 August 2011
91 players from 15 countries took part in the 2nd Costa Rica Cup and were accommodated in the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Heredia. Four Romanian players participated: Dacian Makszin, Petru Ifrosa (CCSH Lamont, Cluj) and Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti) and Gabriela Nicola (Maraton’93 Lugoj).
The first day featured the single event and in the female event there were only seven participants but the decision was made to have two combined classes 6-7 and 8-9. Gabi Constantin won both her matches against two Brazilian players achieving for the first time an international gold medal while Gabi Nicola won two matches against a Canadian and Mexican player but losing to the class 9 Japanese player
winning the silver medal. Dacian was unlucky in the draw and lost both his matches to the Argentinian player and the Japanese both of whom went on to win silver and gold respectively. Petru won both his group matches moving on to the final 8 but lost his first match to a Colombian player.
In the doubles the girls won one match against the Brazilians but lost their 2nd match to the combined team of Canada and Japan winning the silver medal. Dacian and Petru in the team event class3-5 won against the Mexican team but lost 2-3 to the Brazilian team going into the final four. In the semi-final they lost 2-3, the final set being lost at advantage. Playing for the bronze medal they met Brazil again but this time in a thrilling final match they won 3-2.
Copa Costa Rica was a well organized tournament and a much higher level than expected. All the top players from the Americas were there and the team did very well in the end to come back to Romania with one gold, three silver and two bronze medals.
Hungarian Open
Eger, Hungary 10-13 March 2011
Twenty countries and 170 athletes participated in the Hungarian Open in Eger, Hungary in 2011 including four from Romania: Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti); Gabriela Nicola (Marathon’93 Lugoj) Dacian Makszin and Petru Ifrosa both from (CCSH Lamont). This year the ITTF Para-TT cancelled the Open competition so only singles and the team event are now played.
Gabriela Constantin won against a German player and entered in the final six and then won her second match with an Australian player putting her in the semi-finals. Finally she took fourth place, an excellent result. Dacian won two of his three matches in his group finishing top of his group and a place in the final 8. He won his third match against Argentina entering him in the semi-finals. However he lost his final two matches putting him in 4th place also.
Gabriela Nicola played exceptionally well but lost all four matches in her group and Petru too lost both his matches to Poland and Germany but in all cases they were very closely fought with sets being lost at the advantage.
In the team event Dacian partnered a player from Israel while Petru partnered an Italian player. Both were in a group of five teams insuring 4 matches each. Dacian lost his first match to Slovenia but won a very good match against Argentina. In the third match against Italy they won 3-0 and in the final match they lost 3-1 against the combined team of Serbia/Hungary. Petru’s partner was not a good choice and he lost his first three matches but in the final match against a Hungary team they won 3-1. The girls were placed in the team event class 8-10 which was very difficult for them. They lost the first match against a combined team of Hungary-Slovakia but it was very close and they both played really well. In the second match they played against Australia and Gabi Nicola won a single match but finally they lost 3-1 against the class 10 players.
Finally Dacian won a bronze medal at the team event and 280 points; Gabriela Constantin won 40 points, Gabi Nicola and Petru won each 60 points. It was the first international competition of the year and the results were very good for our international team.
Lignano Master Open
22 -27 March 2011
Lignano, Italy
This was the largest ever Open tournament with 339 players from over 30 countries, a Factor 40 tournament and the first major tournament of 2011. Four players took part: Dacian Makszin and Petru Ifrosa (CCSH Lamont, Cluj) and Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti) and Gabriela Nicola (Maraton 93’ Lugoj).
Dacian won two of his three matches in the singles – Slovenia and Italy - and moved on to the last 16 but lost to France. Petru lost both his matches to Slovakia and Israel. Gabriela Constantin lost two of her matches to Russia and Argentina but won her match against Germany. Gabi Nicola lost both her matches to Slovakia and Norway.
In the team event, Dacian partnered Alexander Ohgren from Sweden and Petru Ifrosa partnered Francisco Lopez from Spain while the two girls made a team in class 8.
Dacian won his first match against Slovenia/Belgium while in the second match against a combined team Brazil/Hungary they lost. The final match against Italy they won 3-2 which moved them into the final 8. They met Argentina and won again 3-2 and moved in to the semi-finals. Against France it was a wonderful match and they only lost 2-3 and in the match for the bronze medal they lost 3-1 leaving them in 4th place.
Petru lost his first match against Slovakia and in the second match against Israel and therefore did not go any further and the two girls lost all four matches.
This tournament was like the European Championships – just as big and all the major players were there so it was an excellent chance to meet the best players in the world. In the end Dacian won 440 ranking points and 4th place in the teams - a wonderful result for such a high level of tournament. Gabriela Constantin won 80 points a good result for her too.
Fourth Al- Watani Open
10- 13 April 2011, Amman, Jordan
Over one hundred international players took part in the fourth Al- Watani Open in Amman, Jordan. Dacian Makszin and Petru Ifrosa (CCSH Lamont, Cluj), Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti) and Gabriela Nicola (Maraton 93’ Lugoj) represented Romania.
Dacian won both his matches in the first round of the singles and moved on to the last 8 winning his next two matches and then losing to Jordan in the final. Petru won all three matches in his group but lost to Thailand in the semi-final and finally won the bronze medal. Gabriela Constantin lost two of her matches to Egypt and the Netherlands but won the final two matches against Egypt giving her the bronze medal. Gabi Nicola lost her two matches to Belgium and Norway but won easily against India giving her also a bronze medal.
In the team event, Dacian partnered Petru Ifrosa while the two girls made a team in class 6-10 along with Thailand. Dacian and Petru won all three matches against Jordan, Thailand/Qatar and Jordan/Iraq securing them the gold medal. Gabi and Gabita lost against the combined team of Belgium and Norway and the Netherlands but won the two matches against the teams from Egypt giving them the bronze medal also in the team event.
Finally, Dacian won a gold and silver medal and 550 points, while Petru won a bronze and gold medal and 600 points. The two female players won two bronze medals apiece as well as making well over 100 ranking points. It was an excellent result for the team and a good stepping stone for qualification for the London Paralympics in 2012.
Cupa II . FIT.FEEL
ODORHEIU-SECUIESC 29 – 01 May 2011
Name |
Class |
Table Tennis |
S |
D |
Makszin Dacian |
3 |
1 |
1 |
Ifrosa Petru |
4 |
1 |
1 |
Muresan Dorel |
8 |
1 |
1 |
Miron Mihai |
8 |
3 |
1 |
Miron Delia |
10 |
4 |
1 |
Nasui Dan |
6 |
2 |
1 |
Nasui Gavrila |
7 |
- |
2 |
Egri Mihai |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Hriscu Florentina |
7 |
2 |
2 |
Peev Alexandru |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Punga Petru |
3 |
- |
3 |
8th Slovenia International Table Tennis Open
3-7 May 2011
Lasko, Slovenia
45 countries and over 365 international players took part in the 8th Slovenian Open in Lasko, Slovenia including the best players in the world from Asia, the Americas and Europe. Dacian Makszin and Petru Ifrosa (CCSH Lamont, Cluj), Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti) and Gabriela Nicola (Maraton 93’ Lugoj) represented Romania.
Dacian won his first match and lost his second in the first round of the singles and moved on to the last 16 where he lost to China. Petru won one of his matches and moved into the final eight where he lost to Poland in a very closely fought match. Gabriela Constantin and Gabriela Constantin both lost both all their matches
In the team event, Dacian partnered Alexander Ohgren (Sweden) while Petru partnered Francisco Lopez (Spain) while the two girls partnered players from Ukraine and the Czech Republic respectively. Gabi and Gabita lost both their matches but Gabita did win a very good doubles matches against a combined team of Korea and France. Petru lost both his matches against France and a combined team of China/Turkey. Dacian lost his first match against the gold medal winners – Germany and won the next against Austria. In the final eight they lost against the gold medal winners, France.
Finally, Dacian won 160 points, Petru - 160 and Gabita won 30 points. This was a
40 Factor tournament and even more difficult than the European Championships which will be in October.
National Championships of Table Tennis
29-30 May 2011
Horea Demian Sports Hall, Cluj
48 players from 8 Romanian clubs participated at the national championships of table tennis from the 29-30 May. Accommodation was at the Hotel Premier. These are the results for the Lamont Centre.
Name |
Class |
Simplu |
Echipa |
Hriscu Florentin |
8 |
- |
2 |
Miron Delia |
10 |
2 |
- |
Makszin Dacian |
3 |
1 |
1 |
Ifrosa Petru |
4 |
1 |
1 |
Punga Petru |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Egri Mihail |
3 |
- |
3 |
Peev Alexandru |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Nasui Gavrila |
7 |
2 |
2 |
Muresan Dorel |
8 |
3 |
1 |
Miron Mihai |
8 |
1 |
1 |
Otvos Robert |
9 |
- |
- |
Sargu Mihail |
10 |
1 |
1 |
International Cup - Transp –Tur III.
Odorheiu Secuiesc 01-03 July 2011.
Name |
Class |
Table Tennis |
DARTS |
S |
D |
MAKSZIN DACIAN |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
IFROSA PETRU |
4 |
1 |
1 |
- |
MURESAN DOREL |
8 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
MIRON MIHAI |
8 |
2 |
1 |
- |
NASUI GAVRILA |
7 |
2 |
2 |
- |
OTVOS ROBERT |
9 |
- |
2 |
- |
MIRON DELIA |
10 |
4 |
3 |
- |
HRISCU FLORENTINA |
10 |
2 |
1 |
- |
EGRI MIHAI |
3 |
3 |
2 |
- |
PUNGA PETRU |
3 |
- |
2 |
- |
PEEV ALEXANDRU |
3 |
2 |
2 |
- |
NASUI DAN |
6 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
European Championships, Split, Croatia
21-29 October 2011
The European Championships of Para-Table Tennis took place in Split, Croatia from the 22-28 October. 291 players from 31 countries took part and the Romanian team comprised three players from Maraton 93 Lugoj, two players from Lamont Centre Cluj and one player from OK Bucuresti club.
The singles began on the 22 October and Dacian Makszin (Lamont Centre) lost against the French number 1 and won against the Russian, the only player to go through to the next round. Gabriela Constantin (OK Bucuresti) lost both matches against the number 1 Netherland player and the number 6 French player. Petru Ifrosa (Lamont Centre) lost both his matches against the number 1 Slovakian player and number 6 German player. Gabriela Nicola (Maraton’93 Lugoj) won a fine match against the Belgium player, but lost her other two matches against Norway and Russia. Dorina Vargatu (Maraton’93 Lugoj) lost both her matches against Great Britain and Slovenia while Victor Doana (Maraton’93 Lugoj) lost against Great Britain and Germany but won easily against a newly classified Greek player who was eventually placed in class 6. Dacian moved on to the last 16 but lost easily to the Austrian player ranked no 6. Dorina and Victor returned to Romania after the singles event.
The team event began on the 26 october and Dacian and Petru were drawn against Slovakia and Sweden. They lost the match against Slovakia but in the match against Sweden Petru played excellently winning the first match and narrowly being defeated in the match against Alex Ohgren 2-3, the final set being 11-13.
The girls played a round robin with three teams in class 8 – Sweden, Germany and France. Gabriela Nicola won a match against the French class 7 player but otherwise the results were 0-3 resulting in 4th place. They should have won against Germany but the very young German team in their very first European championships, were able to hold their cool and win the bronze medal.
Aniversary Cup Sasveirine Budapest (Hungary)
19-20 November 2011
Budapest
The competition was between Hungary and Romania and over 55 players took part. Two clubs from Romania participated – AC Siraly, Odorheu Secuiesc and Centrul Lamont, Cluj and the remainder of clubs were from all over Hungary
|
Nume si prenume |
Sex |
Clasa |
Simplu |
Dublu |
Open |
1 |
Constantin Gabriela |
F |
7 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
Hriscu Florentina |
F |
8 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
Makszin Dacian |
M |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
Ifrosa Petru |
M |
4 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
Nasui Gavrila |
M |
7 |
3 |
- |
- |
6 |
Muresan Dorel |
M |
8 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
7 |
Otvos Robert |
M |
9 |
- |
4 |
- |
Copa Tango IX
8–10 December 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina
113 athletes from 23 countries took part in this final qualifying competition for the Paralympics in London 2012. Romania was represented by three players, all of which are very near to qualify: Gabriela Constantin, Dacian Makszin and Petru Ifrosa.
Dacian was in a group with Italy and Argentina – he lost against the Italian but won against Argentina . He won the next match against Acosta from Argentina and entered in the final 4. He met the top Argentinan, Copola and beat him 3-2 to enter in the final. In the final he met David Freitas from Brazil and won the match 3-1 to take the gold medal.
Petru was in a group with Italy and Columbia and won against Italy but lost against Columbia. In the semi final he lost to Israel but in his last match against Brazil he won taking the bronze medal.
Gabita was in a group of five and lost all three matches against Argentina, Netherlands and France but won her match easily against Brazil.
In the team event Dacian partnered a new player from Columbia and playing against Argentina 2 won easily then they lost to Brazil. In the final match they lost again but won the bronze medal.
Petru partnered Siada Shai from Israel and and won their first two matches against combined teams Columbia/Peru and Belgium/Brazil. In the semi-final they lost against Great Britain/USA but won the bronze medal in the final match with Belgium/Brazil.
Gabita partnered the French player and lost against Italy/Canada. Against the Egypt team she won her match but then lost the doubles and the final match but she played exceptionally well.
Finally Petru won 510 points and two bronze medals, Dacian gained 500 points and a gold and bronze medal while Gabita won 100 points, a very good result for our team.
