2016 C-Level European Championship

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The 2016 C-Level European Championship was held July 25 to July 31, 2016 in Poland and Slovenia, hosted by the nations that finished last in the 2015 B-Level European Championship.

In Poland, Flag of Poland Poland, Flag of Romania Romania, Flag of Georgia (country) Georgia (replacing Flag of Latvia Latvia, originally scheduled), Flag of Hungary Hungary and Flag of Estonia Estonia competed. Poland retained its spot in the B-Level Euros while Estonia was making its debut.

Flag of Poland Poland went 5-0, with Marek Deska winning MVP honors, going 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA and 20 K in 16 IP. Pawel Sztejka (2-0, 1.86) won Best Pitcher.

Flag of Romania Romania was 2-3. OF Klaus Nicolici (.500/.520/.722) was named Best Hitter.

Flag of Estonia Estonia made a fine debut at 2-2.

Flag of Hungary Hungary and Flag of Georgia (country) Georgia tied for fourth at 1-3.

In Slovenia, Flag of Slovenia Slovenia, Flag of Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland, Flag of Finland Finland, Flag of Norway Norway and Flag of Serbia Serbia competed, Slovenia trying to return to the B-Level Euros but losing in the finale.

Flag of Serbia Serbia went 3-2 but beat Slovenia in the finale behind a two-run complete game (both unearned) by MVP Daniel Kozjak. CF Pedrag Kukoleca hit .643 to be named Best Hitter.

Flag of Slovenia Slovenia was 3-2, losing the opener to Norway and the finale to Serbia.

Flag of Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland went 2-2. Patrick O'Shea (2-0, 0.82) was named Best Pitcher.

Flag of Norway Norway also was 2-2.

Flag of Finland Finland was 1-3 to place last.