Commonwealth

Have a Go Zone to thrill table tennis spectators

Thousands of potential new converts to table tennis are expected to visit the Have a Go Zone in Birmingham during the Commonwealth Games.

July 20, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

It’s official – Dan would rather be competing!

In the latest in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Dan Bullen.

July 20, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Injured Patterson out of Commonwealth Games

Mollie Patterson’s Commonwealth Games dream has been ended by a shoulder injury which has seen her have to withdraw from the team.

July 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Drinkhall looking to hit the gold standard again

In the latest in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Paul Drinkhall.

July 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Watch: Behind the scenes at Team England kitting out!

Picking up their official Team England kit is a big step in each athlete's journey to representing their country on the international stage.

July 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Top seed Hunter-Spivey relishing the pressure

Jack Hunter-Spivey is ready to shoulder the burden of being top seed as he goes in search of Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham.

July 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Tin-Tin hoping third time’s a charm as she targets gold

In the latest in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Tin-Tin Ho.

July 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

I’m ready to show what I’m made of, says Pickard

In the latest in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Fliss Pickard.

July 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Jarvis aiming to build on momentous year so far

In the second in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Tom Jarvis.

July 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Social table tennis

Ping! Birmingham provides a Table Tennis Paradise in Chamberlain Square

Table tennis is as popular as ever in Birmingham this summer, not only with the sport featuring at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, but also flourishing among many local partners, businesses and public spaces who are embracing the sport and providing tables to play on, for free! 

July 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson