Pride of Table Tennis

Pride of Table Tennis: There’s still time to nominate inspirational volunteers – but hurry!

Do you know someone who has an amazing table tennis story to tell – a tale to inspire others to get involved in the sport?

Competitions

Top seeds tumble at Worthing TTC Christmas 1*

The Worthing Table Tennis Club Christmas 1* Tournament delivered plenty of festive surprises, with several top-seeded players failing to achieve the results they expected in a competition packed with upsets and strong performances from lower-ranked players.

January 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

WTT Youth Contender Linz 2026

Check the latest news and results as five young English talents are joined by athletes from Jersey and Scotland at the first European WTT Youth Contender of the year in Linz.

January 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Team silver for England as Barna’s legend starts to take shape

From the archives: Just one medal for England across the 1930 and 1931 World Championships, as Victor Barna emerges as a dominant force.

January 8, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

How I got a role in Hollywood blockbuster Marty Supreme, by English ace Josh Bennett

VIDEO: As Marty Supreme hits UK cinemas, Josh Bennett gives the inside story of how he came to appear alongside Hollywood A-lister Timothee Chalamet in the eagerly anticipated film.

January 7, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
International

‘Ping Pong Diplomat’ Alan Hydes’ story featured by BBC

From a Barnsley council estate to playing for England and being part of the iconic Ping Pong Diplomacy tour. That was the incredible journey taken by England international Alan Hydes – and he’s been talking to the BBC about it.

January 7, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Double delight for Piwowar brothers and Kashyap at first 4* of the year

Brothers Jakub and Kacper Piwowar were both winners as the new year kicked off with the Cliffedale Chandlers 4*

January 6, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Pride of Table Tennis

The clock is ticking – last few days to make a Pride of Table Tennis nomination

There is just a week left to nominate a superstar volunteer for national recognition in the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2026!

January 5, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Two Branches battle to the top of the tree!

In the always highly anticipated annual Bristol Hard Bat competition, held on Saturday 3 January, Joshy Branch and Nick Branch (who are, notably, un-related) found themselves in an intense battle for the title.

January 5, 2026 | John Ruderham
Competitions

Girl power comes to BATTS

In our Under-15 2* Tournament yesterday we had a major diversion from our normal format. After receiving a strong entry of seven girls, we decided to hold a separate girls’ event for the first time.

January 5, 2026 | Graham Frankel
Counties and Leagues

Central London League: Trust St Katherine’s . . .

At almost ‘half-time’ in the Central London League, Bryan Kwan’s Apex 1 remain unbeaten – but they are not top!

January 5, 2026 | Michael Loveder