Senior National Championships

Nationals 2026: Bigger and better under one roof!

The Mark Bates Ltd National Championships will be an even bigger and better occasion for players and spectators in 2026, with a refreshed format that brings qualifying and the main draw together under one roof.

August 21, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Children and young people

Spotlight on North Yorkshire young sports leaders

Primary school pupils got a taste of table tennis with help from the sports leaders of tomorrow, as covered by our latest Spotlight film, out now on YouTube.

August 21, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
International

Two golds among 13 GB table tennis medals at World Transplant Games

British competitors won 13 table tennis medals at the World Transplant Games in Dresden, including golds for Kristof Polgar and Patricia Collier.

August 20, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Opening rankings published for 2025/26

The opening rankings and ratings for the 2025/26 season have been published. 

August 20, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
International

Tin-Tin Ho among election candidates for key ETTU Commission

British trio Tin-Tin Ho, Jack Hunter-Spivey and Martin Perry are among the candidates in an election for the ETTU Athletes’ Commission.

August 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Liam Pitchford knocked out of Europe Smash in first round

Watch highlights: Liam Pitchford's Europe Smash hopes ended in disappointment as he was defeated in the first round by Belgium's Adrien Rassenfosse.

August 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Tom Jarvis stunned by host nation’s Simon Berglund at Europe Smash

Tom Jarvis and Anna Hursey both exited the Europe Smash in Sweden in the second qualifying round of their respective singles events.

August 16, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

How Premier League referee Stuart Attwell is helping deliver the London 2026 World Championships

He’s known to millions as one of England’s elite football referees, taking charge of the FA Cup final in May – now Stuart Attwell is bringing his expertise and experience to table tennis.

August 14, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Extra 4* tournaments for our young players on road to the Nationals

The best young players in the country will have an extra Cadet & Junior 4* tournament this season where they can earn points towards qualifying for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships for their age group.

August 14, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Will Bayley completes golden sweep among nine doubles medals for Para GB

The British Para Table Tennis team finished on a high by taking nine medals in the doubles events at the ITTF World Para Elite Spokane in Washington state, USA.

August 14, 2025 | Paul Stimpson