Obituaries

Obituary: Multiple world and European champion and VETTS icon Betty Bird

Multiple world and European veterans champion and former England international Betty Bird has been described as a legend and an icon after passing away at the age of 90.

March 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson (with thanks to Diane Webb)
Featured

Can Ormesby extend their winning streak to seven games?

The final round seven SBCL Premier Division game is scheduled for Saturday 15 March with the league leaders travelling to North Ayrshire.

March 12, 2025 | Wilf Reeve
GB performance

No medals for Para GB squad despite fighting displays

Medals eluded a young British squad in the doubles events at the ITTF World Para Future Lignano tournament in Italy, but they will look to build on some promising performances and valuable experience.

March 10, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Surprise doubles champions crown Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals

It was a day for the lower seeded players as Adam Alibhai & Pablo Ramirez Rioja and Evie Knaapen & Catherine Lv tasted doubles glory as the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 National Championships came to an end.

March 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Soraya and Abraham rule the Cadets at Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Abraham Sellado took his second title of the weekend and Soraya Rahmani-Walentynska her first ever at the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 National Championships.

March 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Treb-Ella! Superb Pashley wins three titles at Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals

Ella Pashley won a glorious treble gold on day one of the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 National Championships in Nottingham. Pashley & Sienna... Continue reading

March 8, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals: Sellado and Pashley are singles champs

Top seeds Abraham Sellado and Ella Pashley are the Mark Bates Ltd Under-17 National champions.

March 8, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Young British squad gains valuable experience in Italy

There were no singles medals for the squad of young British athletes at the World Para Future Lignano tournament in Italy but plenty of promise for the future with some good performances and valuable experience gained.

March 7, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Competitions

County Championships: Cambs show strength to take Cadet title

A formidable Cambridgeshire team overtook champions Essex to win the Cadet Premier Division of the County Championships.

March 6, 2025 | Tony Dias
Coaching

Emma and Eva on learning curve to elite coaching

Two members of the SHEcoaches cohort have recently travelled abroad with England squads to add to their skills and experience and gain additional insight into top-level coaching.

March 6, 2025 | Paul Stimpson