From the Archives

Virtuoso performances with bats and violin: The 1939 World Championships

From the archives: A rough journey to Cairo followed by gold-medal success - read about England's campaign as the World Championships was hosted by Africa for the first time.

February 25, 2026 | Diane Webb
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Squirrell a help and a hindrance to title-chasers

John Poysden, the Fambridge captain, wasn’t sure whether to curse or cuddle Mapledene’s Liam Squirrell this week.

February 24, 2026 | Eamonn Hall
WTT events

WTT Singapore Smash 2026

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Tom Jarvis exited the WTT Singapore Smash at the first hurdle as he came up against an impressive Kirill Gerassimenko.

February 24, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
TT Kidz

TT Kidz spurs youngsters to take on tournament

The inaugural Halifax Charitable Trust Junior Table Tennis Trophy tournament was held at Bishop Wilton Village Hall. Lady Halifax and Lord Halifax were guests of honour at the tournament.  

February 24, 2026 | Tony Fuller
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Simon’s super subs deliver the goods

It was a makeshift Brotherhood B side which faced Walton A in Division One of the Clacton League but the Brotherhood Club’s strength in depth was fully demonstrated when the ‘B’ team fielded two reserves and still ran out 7-3 winners.

February 24, 2026 | Tony Oswick
World Championships

Exchange Ping Hub shortlisted for London Sport Awards 2026 as London builds World Championships legacy

Table Tennis England is proud to share that The Exchange Ilford Ping Hub has been shortlisted for the London Sport Awards 2026 in the Active Environment Award category.

February 24, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Island veterans retain their titles

It was the veterans’ week on the Isle of Wight from 13-20 February, with the Over-60s and Over-70s tournaments and the same two players winning these events as last year.

February 24, 2026 | Peter Clarke
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Handicap cup full of upsets

In six of the eight matches in the second round of the Braintree Table Tennis League handicap cup, it was the lower-ranked team who came through.

February 24, 2026 | Ron Fosker
British Clubs Leagues

YBCL trophies change hands as Grantham College and Fusion rise to top

There are new champions in the Youth British Clubs League, Premier Divisions, with Grantham College taking the girls’ title and Fusion the boys’ trophy.

February 23, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Jarvis in first WTT action of 2026 at Singapore Smash

Tom Jarvis is aiming to take a big step towards the world’s top 50 when he makes his debut in the main draw at the Singapore Smash,... Continue reading

February 19, 2026 | Paul Stimpson