Site Products

Ovtcharov’s Gazprom Team Advances to Russian League Final

(by Steve Hopkins)

A week after Dusseldorf won the German League Final, the other dominant team in Europe is on the cusp of their league’s Final.  Fakel Gazprom Orenburg, the Russian team anchored by Ovtcharov, Freitas and Shibaev has advanced to the Finals of the Russian Premier League.  Gazprom dominated the semifinal round winning 3-0 and 3-0 in their semifinal series.

The Saturday/Sunday Finals series will match the powerful Gazprom squad against UMMC Jekaterinburg.  UMMC’s team includes Tomislav Pucar, Jonathan Groth, and Liam Pitchford.

Matches start Saturday at 7pm local time (noon Eastern).

Visit ButterflyOnline.com for table tennis news and scores.

Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.

Share the post "Ovtcharov’s Gazprom Team Advances to Russian League Final"

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Email

Latest News

Arantxa Cossio Aceves – WTT Malmo Highlights

November 29, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights,  Arantxa Cossio Aceves is in action at the WTT in… Read More

Swing Forward…Toward the Net

November 28, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Backhand, Jhon plays… Read More

Jacob Kordus – Backhand Loop Transition Play

November 28, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jacob Kordus is focusing on Backhand Loop Transition from underspin… Read More

Thankful for Wins: Chicago Has Flawless Week 7

November 27, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Emmanuel Lebesson and Lily Zhang make history in Hollywood, FL 🐊 Chicago Wind (8-4)… Read More

Relax Your Shoulder

November 26, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Forehand, Jhon plays… Read More

Yu Di – Backhand Loop from underspin

November 26, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is focusing on the Backhand Loop from underspin… Read More

More Weight on the Right Leg

November 24, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long BH, Jhon plays… Read More

Do You Want to Be a Smart Table Tennis Player?

November 24, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) It’s a two-step process. Focus on both steps, and it’ll happen. First, think about the… Read More
View All News

Get the latest from Butterfly

Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.