World Championships

Lord Swaythling’s key role in presentation of trophy which bears his family name

The name Swaythling has been synonymous with the ITTF World Championships since the very beginning 100 years ago – and there was a nice full-circle moment as the centenary event came to a climax at OVO Arena Wembley on Sunday.

World Championships

Thanks to our amazing London 2026 volunteers!

More than 350 volunteers helped the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN run as smoothly as possible.

May 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Career bests for Tom Jarvis and Connor Green as England stars climb world rankings

Tom Jarvis is into the world’s top 50 for the first time, and Tin-Tin Ho is back in the top 100 after the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

IOC President Kirsty Coventry visits London 2026

IOC President Kirsty Coventry visited the final day of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Inspired by London 2026? Here’s how to get involved in table tennis

Were you inspired by the world's best players battling for honours at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN? Here's now to take your next steps in the sport.

May 11, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

London 2026 recap in words, pictures and video

How to catch up on everything from the last 13 days as table tennis 'came home' to London 100 years after the city hosted the first Worlds in 1926.

May 11, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

China and Japan set for double showdown

We're all set for the gold medal matches at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN!

May 10, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

We’ll get better, vow Bayley & Bishop after bronze

Will Bayley & Theo Bishop took bronze in the men’s class 14 doubles on the final day of the ITTF World Para Challenger Lasko in Slovenia today.

May 9, 2026 | Francesca Bullock
World Championships

London 2026: Women’s Team semi-finals

It will be Japan versus China for sixth successive Women's Team final at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

GB programme boosted by UK Sport investment ahead of LA 2028

UK Sport has confirmed an additional investment of £206,000 into GB table tennis as preparations intensify for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

May 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Semi-finalists ready to write a new history

The weight of history is against the 'underdogs' as they aim to prevent two China versus Japan finals at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson