A New Chapter in the History of Blind Tennis in Lithuania!
“The Tennis Space” courts played host to Lithuania’s very first international blind tennis tournament, drawing 50 players from 10 countries—including 14 proud representatives from Lithuania! It was more than just sport—it was a celebration of community, emotion, and inspiration.The Lithuanian Open 2025 tournament featured intense battles, surprising victories, and a few unfortunate injuries. Yet that’s the essence of sport—it builds perseverance, determination, and unity.Winners in each category received distinctive trophies, gifts, and—for the first time ever in blind tennis history—monetary prizes. The total prize fund was €1,000, generously provided by our main sponsor, MILA Baltics Ltd. A heartfelt THANK YOU for believing in our mission!Best-performing Lithuanian player goes to: 🥈 Indrė Zuzevičiūtė Praškevičienė – B3 Women’s category finalist! (Kaunas; coach Arūnas Rozga)SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Aidas DanilovasThis tournament would have remained just a dream without Aidas Danilovas—his dedication exceeded 200%. Aidas was the driving force behind every aspect of the event: coordinating volunteers, referees, participants, sponsors, court preparations, logistics, and even emotional atmosphere. His devotion, professionalism, and heart are priceless.A huge THANK YOU also goes to his family—his wife Laura and daughters Eva and Ema—for jumping in and helping bring this extraordinary event to life.Thanks to All Our Sponsors: REMLYGA Ltd LITBANA BURGER STREET MP AGENCY VITALIBRO BIOCOS OSHEE HERMIS AKA BALTIC MILA Baltics Ltd – our main financial sponsor and friend! Special Appreciation to Our Partners: IBTA – International Blind Tennis Association Lithuanian Federation of Sports for the Blind and Visually Impaired Tennis Space Lithuanian Wheelchair Tennis Club Lithuanian Tennis Association Lithuanian Paralympic Committee Parateam Lt Thanks also to Karolis Verbliugevičius, co-organizer and leader of the blind tennis community. Alongside Aidas, he made the impossible possible. See you next year—with… Read More »A New Chapter in the History of Blind Tennis in Lithuania!