Olympics & Paralympics

Volunteer Debbie clocks up a golden milestone at Paris 2024 table tennis event

Table tennis volunteer Debbie Oram won’t win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics – but she will be celebrating a golden achievement as she clocks up her 50th major event as a volunteer.

International

Futures player Oscar reaches last four in San Francisco

Oscar Nikolli reached a semi-final at the WTT Youth Contender San Francisco, beating fellow Futures squad player Nishil Shah on the way. Both players got... Continue reading

July 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Liam Pitchford in a class of his own as he prepares for fourth Olympics

VIDEO: Liam Pitchford breaks new ground for British table tennis in Paris this summer as he becomes the first player to represent Team GB at four Olympic Games.

July 25, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Liam Pitchford and Anna Hursey discover their Olympic Games opponents

The draw for the singles competitions at the Paris Olympic Games has handed Liam Pitchford a tie against a teenager at his first Games, while Anna Hursey will face a top-30 player - find out when they play.

July 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

GB pioneer Anna Hursey ready for Olympics learning curve

VIDEO: Anna Hursey has declared herself “super-proud” ahead of Paris 2024, where she will become the first Welsh table tennis player to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games.

July 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Andy’s once again calling the shots as ‘voice from the Gods’ in Paris

What's it like to be the voice of Olympic table tennis? We caught up with Andy Ashworth to find out!

July 23, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Team Leader Gavin Evans has his eye on a bigger Olympics picture

VIDEO: Gavin Evans has one eye on the present and one on the future as he prepares to head to his first Olympic Games as Team Leader.

July 23, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Coach John Murphy focused on getting the best out of athletes in Paris

VIDEO: John Murphy is focused on helping Team GB’s Liam Pitchford and Anna Hursey be the best they can be as he prepares for his own second Olympic Games.

July 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Sellado just misses a medal at European Youth Championships

Abraham Sellado’s run at the European Youth Championships was ended by the top seed just one win short of a medal, in the quarter-finals.

July 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Evie is of Central importance to Team GB during Olympic Games

VIDEO: Table Tennis England’s Evie Collier is playing a key role to help Team GB’s Olympic athletes arrive on the start line in Paris fully focused on their performances.

July 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

England youngsters battle through to European knockouts

Nine England players safely reached the singles knockout stages at the European Youth Championships in Malmo, joining three already seeded through to that stage.

July 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson