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Obituary: Steen Kyst Hansen, coach who inspired international success

Table Tennis England is saddened to learn of the death at the age of 73 of former National Coach Steen Kyst Hansen.

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Obituary: North-East stalwart Colin Davison

Colin Davison, who made a huge contribution over almost eight decades, has died at the age of 94.

April 9, 2025 | Alan Ransome OBE
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Obituary: Multiple world and European champion and VETTS icon Betty Bird

Multiple world and European veterans champion and former England international Betty Bird has been described as a legend and an icon after passing away at the age of 90.

March 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson (with thanks to Diane Webb)
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Obituary: Schools stalwart Geoff Gardiner

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Geoff Gardiner at the age of 90. 

March 3, 2025 | John Arnold MBE
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Tributes to Portsmouth and Hampshire stalwart Dave Wiles

A tribute has been paid to umpire, coach and Portsmouth stalwart Dave Wiles, who recently died at the age of 77 after a short illness.

December 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Harvey Webb, a great stalwart of table tennis

Table tennis in England lost a true stalwart of the sport when Harvey Webb passed away earlier this month at the age of 80 after... Continue reading

November 18, 2024 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: British Paralympic great James Rawson

Six-time Paralympian James Rawson, who has passed away at the age of 59, will be remembered as one of Britain’s most successful Para table tennis players.

November 7, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
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Obituary: International umpire and stalwart administrator Di Jermyn

Tributes have been paid to International Umpire, administrator and Table Tennis England Vice-President Diana Jermyn, who has died at the age of 85.

September 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
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Clacton & Dist: An appreciation of Shirley Rowlen

The Clacton League is sad to announce the death of Shirley Rowlen. Shirley had been League President since 2017 and her passing ends an association of nearly 50 years with local table tennis.

September 10, 2024 | Tony Oswick
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Obituary: Former England international Jean Head (nee Winn)

Former England international Jean Head (nee Winn) passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2024 aged 94 years. Jean was born on 17th June 1930 in... Continue reading

September 7, 2024 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: Arthur Morgan, International Umpire

Fellow officials have paid tribute after the death of International Umpire Arthur Morgan. Arthur, who was from Derbyshire, first qualified as a County Umpire in... Continue reading

September 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson