Robert Gardos – Table Tennis Professional

Born: January 16, 1979, Budapest, Hungary
Nationality: Austrian (since 1996)
Current Club: ASTT Chartres (France)
World Ranking (Highest): No. 18 (March 2015)
Olympic Appearances: 2008, 2012, 2016

About Robert

Robert Gardos is a professional table tennis player of Hungarian origin who has represented Austria internationally since 1996. Known for his aggressive playing style and consistent performance, he has earned a place among Europe’s top table tennis athletes.

Career Highlights

• European Champion
  • Doubles: 2012, 2018 (with Daniel Habesohn)
  • Team: 2015 (Austria)
• European Silver Medalist
  • Doubles: 2013, 2015
• Bronze Medalist
  • 2008 European Championships (Team and Singles)
  • 2015 European Games in Baku (Team)
• Notable Win: Defeated world No. 2 Timo Boll in the German league semifinals (2011)
• Olympic Games Competitor:
  • 2008 (Beijing)
  • 2012 (London)
  • 2016 (Rio de Janeiro – team quarterfinalist)

Club Career

Robert has played for top clubs across Europe, including:

• TTC Zugbrücke Grenzau (Germany) – led team to playoffs with standout individual record
• UMMC Yekaterinburg (Russia)
• Cajagranada (Spain)
• ASTT Chartres (France) – 4× French Champion, Champions League finalist in 2013

Training Background

From 2011 to 2016, Robert trained at the prestigious Werner Schlager Academy in Schwechat, Austria.