Increasing physical activity – Ian’s story
Living with a mental health condition can lead to not being physically active. Ian has bipolar disorder and found it difficult to be active, until... Continue reading
Keeping fit and making friends at Ping Pong Parlours
After moving countries and changing communities, Joseph shows how taking part in physical activity can help keep you fit as well as make new friends.
Improving mental wellbeing – Lyndsey’s story
Sport and physical activity can have significant impact on people’s mental wellbeing, as Lyndsey from Blackpool discovered through table tennis.
Staying active with table tennis
After playing other racket sports for years, Louise found it too strenuous to continue due to injuries, but she’s found her new sport in table... Continue reading
Increasing physical activity – Ali’s story
Since suffering with severe health issues, Ali struggled to find the right activity for her to become active. However this all changed when she found... Continue reading
Improving people’s lives with table tennis – John’s story
After the Ping Pong Parlour launched in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre in Northampton, John has become a regular participant and has fallen in love with... Continue reading
Reversing lapsed participation – Pat’s story
After family illnesses and becoming a carer for her husband and Father, Pat Johnson stopped playing table tennis at her local club. After being advised... Continue reading
This Girl Can Ping
Take a look at our Jack Petchey This Girl Can Ping event, which aimed to inspire and empower young girls through table tennis.
Increasing physical activity amongst stroke survivors
Table tennis has been introduced at a Stroke Association group, to provide an opportunity for stroke survivors to be physically active and assist in their... Continue reading
Leonard Cheshire brings people together with table tennis
A study by disability charity Leonard Cheshire in 2017 found that access to sport at a local level was still a problem for disabled people.... Continue reading