‘One of the loveliest human beings I’ve ever met’ – getting to know table tennis colossus Ivor Montagu
Ivor Montagu was the driving force behind the birth of the World Championships and the creation of the ITTF. Find out more about the man behind the legend, in the words of his great-niece.
WTT Youth Contender Linz 2026
Report and results as five young English talents compete at the first European WTT Youth Contender of the year in Linz.
Team silver for England as Barna’s legend starts to take shape
From the archives: Just one medal for England across the 1930 and 1931 World Championships, as Victor Barna emerges as a dominant force.
‘Ping Pong Diplomat’ Alan Hydes’ story featured by BBC
From a Barnsley council estate to playing for England and being part of the iconic Ping Pong Diplomacy tour. That was the incredible journey taken by England international Alan Hydes – and he’s been talking to the BBC about it.
The best GB performances of 2025 – and why they mattered
2025 was a year of achievement for GB pathway athletes on the international stage - we've picked our favourite moments and asked Director of Performance Development Gavin Evans about them.
Fred Perry rules the world – England at Budapest 1929
From the archives: Fred Perry becomes England's first world champion, at the age of 19 in Budapest in 1929.
Sea travel, a sleepy schoolboy and medals – England at the 1928 Worlds
From the archives: Find out more about England's team at the second ever World Championships in Stockholm in 1928.
WIN: Tickets to see ‘Marty Supreme’ at Showcase Cinemas!
The hustle is on. The stage is set. And this Christmas, Table Tennis England is giving you the chance to see the game like never before.
A century of world champions: Which teams have lifted the titles?
Find out more about the nations which have lifted the men's and women's World Team Championships titles since 1926.
ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 tickets: Now on general sale
Tickets on sale now! ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 ticket are available for general sale.
