Performance

ITTF World Hopes Week 2026: Young hopefuls looking to emulate trailblazing talent

When the 36 aspiring athletes from all over the planet gather in Sheffield for ITTF World Hopes Week, they will be following in some very illustrious footsteps.

October 8, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Safeguarding

Creating a sport for everyone: safeguarding and inclusion at Table Tennis England

Table tennis is an accessible sport and one that we believe should be open to everyone to take part in.

October 8, 2026 | Kyhl Daly
GB performance

Gold for GB’s Lowri Hurd and Rob Davies in Spain

Teenager Lowri Hurd took gold in the women’s class 9 singles and European champion Rob Davies followed up his gold medal in France last month by taking gold in the men’s class 1 singles at the ITTF World Para Future Region de Murcia in Spain today.

October 7, 2026 | Francesca Bullock
North West

How we’re working with Regenerage to get people active through table tennis

A new Ping in the Community partnership is helping over-55s in the north west stay active through table tennis.

October 7, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

What’s in store for World Hopes Week athletes?

It’s not all about competing for the aspiring athletes attending ITTF World Hopes Week, which starts on Monday in Sheffield.

October 6, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

WTT China Smash 2026

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: See how the English players are progressing at the China Smash.

October 6, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Four named in England squad for European Under-13 Championships

England have named a four-strong squad to tackle team and individual events at the European Under-13 Championships next month.

October 6, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Challengers see chance to make a YBCL title bid

There is all to play for when the Youth British Clubs League returns at the weekend, with new champions guaranteed in the Boys’ Open and challengers circling a weakened title-winning squad in the Girls’ event.

October 6, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Can you help with Over 50s Black Men Forum research project?

O5BM is developing Across the Table That Takes Me Back Home, a heritage project exploring these personal journeys alongside the wider history of how table tennis reached and developed in the countries and communities connected to our members.

October 6, 2026 | Enitan Kane
British Clubs Leagues

Champions’ grip slipping after VBCL weekend one

Both defending champions have a fight on their hands to retain their titles after the first weekend of Veterans’ British Clubs League.

October 5, 2026 | Paul Stimpson