Ireland is the clear winner of the European Team Championships that were held on September 5th in Hamburg, Germany. The Irish Team faced and defeated Germany in the mens and ladies team final with some impressive wins. Italy placed 3rd in the Mens Team while The Netherlands ended up as 4th. The European Championships will continue with the individual competition for men and women and in singles and doubles. Finals will be held on September 7th.
Mens Team
IRE #1 M. Murphy def. GER #1 M. Czempisz 15-4, 5-15, 11-10
IRE E. Tynan #2 def GER #2 M. Klippel 15-5, 15-9
IRE Dbls O Keeney/Cottrell def. GER Dbls Bertels/Schmitz 15-14, 15-8
Ladies Team
IRE #1 M. Haverty def. GER #1 Y. Mesecke 15-2, 15-0
IRE #2 O. Downey def. GER #2 R. Hartmann 15-1, 15-3
IRE Dbls Neary/Kenny – GER Dbls Mesecke/Hartmann to be played Friday
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