Borussia Düsseldorf Secures Historic Tenth Consecutive Wheelchair Table Tennis Title

Düsseldorf, Germany – Borussia Düsseldorf has cemented its dominance in wheelchair table tennis, securing its tenth consecutive German Championship title in the 1st Wheelchair Bundesliga. The team of Sandra Mikolaschek, Valentin Baus, and Thomas Schmidberger completed an undefeated season, finishing with a perfect 28:0 record.

Championship Decided in Koblenz/Niederkassel

The decisive match took place in Koblenz/Niederkassel, where Borussia Düsseldorf faced a challenging final matchday. Despite some close encounters, the team secured the championship, with the title mathematically confirmed before the final duel against TuS Winterscheid.

Close Matches Mark Final Day

The day began with a 3-2 victory against TTC Wiehl, where both Valentin Baus and Sandra Mikolaschek faced tough competition from David Olsson, each losing a singles match but ultimately contributing to the team win. A subsequent 4-1 win against RSV Frankfurt II and a hard-fought 3-2 victory over RSV Frankfurt I followed, with Mikolaschek experiencing a challenging day and the double match also going to Frankfurt I.

Dominant Finish Against Winterscheid

The championship was secured prior to the final match against TuS Winterscheid, rendering the outcome less critical. However, Thomas Schmidberger and Valentin Baus finished the season strongly, delivering a commanding 5-0 victory.

Recognition from Borussia Management

“Becoming German champions ten times in a row is a really, really great achievement, an outstanding achievement,” stated Borussia managing director Alexander Schilling. “Sandra, Valentin and Tom are extraordinary athletes who represent an unprecedented success story, who shaped the last decade and brought the trophy to Staufenplatz year after year with the same great motivation. You cannot overestimate what the three of them have achieved for Borussia Düsseldorf, para table tennis and also the state capital Düsseldorf. We are very proud of Sandra, Valentin and Tom.”

Borussia Düsseldorf’s Match Results

• Borussia Düsseldorf – TTC Wiehl 3:2
• Borussia Düsseldorf – RSV Frankfurt II 4:1
• Borussia Düsseldorf – RSV Frankfurt I 3:2
• Borussia Düsseldorf – TuS Winterscheid 5:0

Valentin Baus: Paralympic Champion and Key Player

Valentin Baus, a German wheelchair table tennis player competing in the WK5 classification, has been instrumental in Borussia Düsseldorf’s success. He became Paralympic champion in the singles event in 2021 Valentin Baus (via startpage) and secured a silver medal in the doubles event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris alongside Thomas Schmidberger. Valentin Baus (via startpage) Baus began playing table tennis at the age of seven and transitioned to wheelchair table tennis in 2008 due to a hereditary condition known as brittle bone disease. Valentin Baus (via startpage) He currently holds the world’s number one ranking as of June 1, 2022. Valentin Baus (via startpage)