Another chapter in our history is written.

Aniek van Koot was thrilled when she found out the European Wheelchair Tennis Championships finals would take place in the heart of Rotterdam on August 12 and 13, envisioning herself amidst the city’s center. The matches will be held on Schouwburgplein, and those matches are free to enter.

The Goalball team was busy with their final practices today, preparing for their first game tomorrow. For us, a great opportunity to talk to them about the sport.

From Boccia battles to intense Wheelchair Tennis matches and exciting Para Judo moments, the second day was a true spectacle of determination, skill and sportsmanship! #EPC2023

In addition to the exciting top sports games, EPC2023 offered a variety of other experiences. Interesting clinics for wheelchair basketball and table tennis took place this morning. Later in the day, a wheelchair tennis clinic was also scheduled, from 16:30 to 19:00 at the Sport Plaza 2 in Rotterdam Ahoy. During the entire day, from 10:00 to 18:30, the House of Esports space welcomed visitors in the Sports Plaza.

View the program for tomorrow’s side events here.

In the Boccia competition, the third round in the BC1 categories will be played now. André Ramos from Portugal will compete against Martin Frkovic from Croatia. In the first round, André Ramos won yesterday against Padraic Moran from Ireland, who won his match against Martin Frkovic in the 2nd round this morning.

Check it live via epc2023.tv.

After a super exciting Para Judo final, the gold medalist in J2 -90 was: Latchoumanaya from France. He defeated Oleksandr Nazarenko from Ukraine.

Diede de Groot and Anniek van Koot managed to win their semifinals in the Women’s Quads by wide margins. With 6-0 6-0 the Dutch ladies were a size too big for Nalani Buob and Angela Grosswiller from Switzerland.

In the battle for the bronze medal in the category J1 +90kg, Daniel Knegt (the Netherlands) lost from Onur Tastan (Turkey). The second bronze medal game in this category was won by Jason Grandry (France). The battle for gold and silver was won by Ion Basoc from Moldova. He defeated Ilham Zakiyev from Azerbaijan in the final.

The women’s battle in the category J1 -57 kg was won by Dondu Yesilyurt from Turkey. Silver was for Anzhela Havrysiuk from Ukraine. The battle for the bronze medals was won by Flora Buranyi (Hungary) and Maria Manzanero Ruiz (Spain)

After a strong start by Kruszelnicki in the second set, Scheffers still pulled the win to him. In an exciting final match, Scheffers walked away with a 6-3 6-4 win.

In Wheelchair Tennis, Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot will be in action in the women’s doubles in a few minutes. They will play the Swiss duo Nalani Buob/Angela Grosswiler in the semifinals. The match on Center Court starts at 16:00.

Check it live via our livestream epc2023.tv.

After an exciting final match, Cretul from Moldova has become the winner in the category J1-90KG. Cretul may soon receive the gold medal.

The battle between Scheffers and Kruszelnicki is an evenly matched contest. Scheffers wins the first set in very strong fashion 6-3. Now Kruszelnicki is leading 0-2. He is starting incredibly strong in this second set.

Check it live on http://epc2023.tv.

On August 7, 12, 19, and 20, there will be a blind stand in Ahoy, so that everyone who has reduced vision can follow the matches through audio description. This is the first time for an event of this size! Sign up now, as only a few spots are still available.

We are about to kick off the next tennis match; Maikel Scheffers of the Netherlands takes on, on the Centre Court of TV Victoria, Tadeuz Kruszelnicki of Poland!

Rotterdam is embracing the spirit of the European Para Championships 2023 with vibrant city dressing! From colourful banners to eye-catching displays, the city is adorned with the excitement of sports!

Ruben Spaargaren wins convincingly against Kamil Fabisiak. At TV Victoria, the Dutchman was too strong 6-1 6-2.

After a high-stakes final between Theodora Paschalidou and Merve Uslu, Theodora Paschalidou received her gold plaque.

Guess who is joining the tennis fun at TV Victoria? Our lively mascot Maverick has arrived, ready to enjoy an afternoon of high-level tennis! In between, he takes time to shoot some photos with enthusiastic spectators.

One of the men’s spectacular matches between Ruben Spaargaren and Kamil Fabisiak has started! Don’t miss it and watch it now via our livestream.

The medal ceremony for the Para Judo competition is starting at 13:00, in only 20 minutes! Don’t miss it, you can watch it online via our site epc2023.tv

The first medal winners of day 2 have been announced. The Para Judo competitions are still in full swing and the gold medal winners are known!

• J2 +90KG Men
  Revaz CHIKOIDZE (GEO)
• J2 -70KG Female
  Khanim HUSEYNOVA (AZE)
• J2 +70KG Female
  Prescilla LEZE (FRA)
• J1 +70KG Female
  Anastasiia HARNYK (UKR)
• J1 -70KG Female
  Theodora PASCHALIDOU (GRE)

Congratulations! Watch the medal ceremony today at 13:00 via our site, epc2023.tv

The first finalists of Para Judo have been announced. Ilham Zakiyev from Azerbaijan will take on Ion Basoc from moldova in the J1+90KG division. The final starts at 15:00 and can be seen on the livestream epc2023.tv!

Diede de Groot wins her first set convincingly 6-1 against France’s Charlotte Fairbank.

Bernd Meints takes on Francis Rombouts during the Boccia competition. Want to see how they compete against each other for the European title? Check the livestream at epc2023.tv!

A must see: Dutch judoka Daniel Knegt vs. Ion Basoc of Moldova. Starting right now, Para Judo begins with Daniel Knegt’s hunt for the European title.

Watch the livestream

Do you unfortunately have no way of coming to Rotterdam today? No worries, there is a livestream! Via epc2023.tv you can follow all finals and matches on court 1 of each sport.

At 9:30 it was Gershon Haimov’s turn to start Day 2 of the EPC2023. Stay up to date with all results and the full program via this link.

Day 2! Get ready for even Boccia, Wheelchair Tennis and Para Judo competitions, with even more medals! Check out the EPC 2023 Day 2 program and take a look at the highlighted matches for each sport.

Get ready for day 2 of EPC2023. At 09:30 we kick off with Boccia in Rotterdam Ahoy hall 6 and Wheelchair Tennis at TV Victoria. Half an hour later it’s the turn of the judokas, where a number of finals are scheduled again today.