A Tournament Finalised and Ready to Go
Organisers have confirmed that the majority of planning is complete. The framework is set, the venues are prepared, and the focus now shifts to the blind and visually impaired athletes who will light up the competition. The excitement is palpable, as all logistical and sporting details have been locked in, ensuring a seamless and spectacular event.
The Contenders: 12 Nations, 65 Athletes
The heart of the Championships will be the 65 exceptional players representing 12 nations across Europe. The battle for the continental crown will be fiercely contested by the following countries.
- POLAND
- FINLAND
- FRANCE
- GERMANY
- GREAT BRITAIN
- IRELAND
- ITALY
- SCOTLAND
- SPAIN
- LITHUANIA
- LUXEMBOURG
- UKRAINE
Key Dates and Schedule: Your Guide to the Action
Mark your calendars! The official schedule provides a clear path from the first whistle to the final trophy lift.
- Onsite Classification (12-13 October 2025): The Championships begin with the visual classifications. Approximately 23 players who require final certification will undergo this process to ensure fair competition under our sport’s strict classification rules.
- Tournament Start & Draw Ceremony (13 October 2025): The action officially kicks off at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, 13th October with the much-anticipated draw ceremony.
- Finals Day & Conclusion (18 October 2025): The tournament reaches its thrilling climax on Saturday, 18th October. The day will feature the intense 3rd place matches followed by the grand finals. The Championships are scheduled to conclude at approximately 4:00 p.m., crowning the new European champions.
With the stage set and the nations ready, the 2025 IBTA European Championships in Poland promise to be an unforgettable celebration of skill, determination, and sporting excellence. Stay tuned for further updates as we get closer to the event!
For more information, please contact Paweł Chobot at pawel@widzimyinaczej.org.pl or +48 501 772 725.
2025 Entry List of Competing Players:
FINLAND
- Anniina Laamanen, B4
- Jani Kallunki, B2
- Jari Gusev, B3
- Jukka Pulkkinen, B2
- Lasse Saarinen, B3
- Pekka Rantanen, B1
- Riitta Tienhaara, B3
FRANCE
- Carlos Arbós Ginard, B1
- Delphine Deschamps, B2 (B3)
GERMANY
- Bernd Wiebe, B1
- Bianka Graeming, B1
- Charlotte Schwagmeier, B3
- Dana Granowski, B2
- Kirstin Linck, B1
- Lars Stetten, B1
- Michael Loeffler, B1
- Simone Kaminski, B2
GREAT BRITAIN
- Ewan Hayward, B4
- Ivan Rodriguez Deb, B4
- Naqi Rizvi, B1
- Neil Balmforth, B3
- Rosine Pybus, B4
- Tracy Compton, B1
- Yvette Priestley, B1
IRELAND
- Doris Finley, B4
- John Connolly, B4
- Lisa Mclaughlin, B1
- Marguerite Quinn, B4
- Stuart Haxell, B1
- Vinny Keane, B2
- Davide Viglianti, B2
- Filippa Tolaro, B1
- Gianluca Cappiello, B3
- Gianluca Marini, B2
- Luca Peruzzo, B3
- Renzo Del Cont, B1
- Rosa Daniela Pierri, B1
LITHUANIA
- Karolis Verbliugevicius, B1
- Indre Zuzeviciute Praskeviciene, B3
LUXEMBOURG
- Liz Conzemius, B2
- Nicolas Berodt, B2
POLAND
- Aleksandra Karakula, B3
- Damian Hortecki, B3
- Kamil Szulc, B4
- Kamilla Malak, B3
- Katarzyna Antczak, B4
- Katarzyna Pietruszy Katska, B2
- Magdalena Giecewicz, B1
- Marian Wywiórski, B2
- Mateusz Balwierz, B4
- Michał Orchowski, B2
- Michał Stypa, B3
- Rafał Sudoł, B1
- Skar skiy Sski Jarosław, B4
- Sławomir Tolak-Ciszewski, B1
- Zbigniew Haftka, B4
SCOTLAND
- Andrea Logan, B3
SPAIN
- Ainhoa Oroquieta, B3
- Álvaro Azofra de Rivas, B3
- Ignacio Ruiz, B3
- Marta Hiniesto Muñoz, B2
UKRAINE
- Dmytro Skasyrskyy, B4