The Miró Ganxets Costa Daurada women's table tennis team from Reus, Catalonia, have secured their place in European competition for the 2026-27 season with two matches remaining in the Women's Superdivision of Honour.
The Reus-based side achieved this milestone after a 3-3 draw against second-placed Jaén, guaranteeing them a top-six finish in the league. This result places them five points clear of seventh and eighth-placed Vic and Son Cladera, who can no longer overtake them.
Currently sitting third in the league standings, the Ganxets travelled to Jaén with a strong squad comprising Guo Ruichen, Anastasia Kolish and Elvira Rad. The draw against one of the league's most formidable teams also provides a boost ahead of their upcoming Europe Cup semi-final.
Key Match Details in Jaén
In the crucial away fixture, Guo Ruichen gave the Ganxets an early lead, defeating Paula Bueno 0-3 (6-11, 7-11, 7-11). Jaén quickly equalised when former Ganxets player Margaryta Pesotska overcame Elvira Rad 3-0 (5-11, 8-11, 3-11), and then took the lead as Hanna Haponova beat Anastasia Kolish 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-2).
The Miró Ganxets Costa Daurada team then mounted a comeback, with Guo Ruichen securing a vital 1-3 victory against Pesotska (7-11, 11-8, 6-11, 7-11). Anastasia Kolish followed suit, winning a hard-fought match against Paula Bueno 2-3 (13-11, 4-11, 3-11, 11-6, 5-11), bringing the score to 2-3 in favour of the Catalan side.
The final point of the match rested on Elvira Rad's performance against Hanna Haponova, who ultimately won 3-1 (11-1, 11-5, 5-11, 11-5), resulting in the decisive 3-3 draw that secured European qualification for Reus.
The team will now turn their attention to the first leg of their Europe Cup semi-final, which they will host at home this Wednesday at 18:00 against Austrian club Linz. This European fixture marks another significant challenge for the Reus table tennis club.
