Olympics & Paralympics

Does table tennis belong in Olympics? Britons give their verdict in survey

The British public has given its verdict on whether or not table tennis belongs in the Olympic Games in a major survey.

Para table tennis

Young star Bly Twomey on top awards shortlist

Double Paralympic medallist Bly Twomey has been shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times Young Sportswoman of the Year award – and the votes of the table tennis community can help her win.

November 8, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Welcome to Blyton! Brighton Station is renamed for Paralympics star Bly Twomey

Hot on the heels of winning two bronze medals at the Paris Paralympic Games, Bly Twomey has had the railway station in her home town of Brighton temporarily renamed in her honour.

September 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
4 teenagers play table tennis in front of the big screen
Olympics & Paralympics

Olympic and Paralympic themed events inspire thousands to try table tennis

Thousands of people inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics sampled table tennis at two locations in the south west.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Fraser Riley’s unforgettable Paralympics experience

Fraser Riley did not expect to have a role to play at the Paralympics – but, in an emotional twist of fate, he ended up as one of the voices of table tennis at the Paris extravaganza.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Heartbreak for Bayley after spectacular men’s class 7 final

Will Bayley missed out on the gold medal by the smallest of margins after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to China’s Yan Shuo in the final... Continue reading

September 7, 2024 | Jack Ramful
Olympics & Paralympics

Davies takes silver as Bayley reaches final

Two medals secured on the final day of British interest in the Paralympics as Rob Davies takes silver, and Bayley reaches fourth consecutive MS7 Final.

September 6, 2024 | Table Tennis England
Bly Twomey
Olympics & Paralympics

Bly Twomey takes bronze after five-set semi-final battle with World champion

Bly Twomey won the hearts of the French crowd at the South Paris Arena 4 in Paris this morning with a performance that was full... Continue reading

September 5, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
Rob Davies
Olympics & Paralympics

Former Paralympic champions Davies and Bayley through to semi-finals

Rio 2016 Paralympic champions Rob Davies and Will Bayley came through tough quarterfinals yesterday evening to assure themselves of a singles medal in men’s class... Continue reading

September 4, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
two women play table tennis surrounded by cafes
South-West

The Olympic Fanzone, Bristol Gallery

September 3, 2024 | Amanda Leonard
Will Bayley
Olympics & Paralympics

Bayley makes impressive start to men’s class 7 singles

World champion Will Bayley made the perfect start to his bid to regain the men’s class 7 singles Paralympic title he won in Rio 2016,... Continue reading

September 2, 2024 | Francesca Bullock