Nina Mittelham Clinches Bronze at European Table Tennis Championships
Mittelham's impressive return from injury sees her secure a podium finish in Linz.
- Nina Mittelham reached the semifinals of the European Table Tennis Championships in Linz, marking a successful comeback after a serious back injury.
- She was defeated by reigning champion Sofia Polcanova in the semifinals, resulting in a 1:4 loss.
- Mittelham had previously beaten her compatriot Yuan Wan and Portugal's Fu Yu to secure her place in the semifinals.
- This tournament was Mittelham's first major competition since suffering a disc injury during the Paris Olympics, which forced her to withdraw.
- Despite not reaching the final, Mittelham expressed pride in her performance, acknowledging the challenges faced during her recovery.