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
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
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
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
World Championships

The amateur who won three world championship medals – Meet Mary Wright

Three World Championships medals, a three-time European champion, multiple English Open champion and World No 6 – Mary Wright is truly one of English table... Continue reading

February 19, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Happy Chinese New Year! What does the Lunar New Year have in store?

As Chinese communities around the world – including in London – celebrate the Lunar New Year, excitement is also rising about the chance to watch the nation’s teams compete on the biggest stage at OVO Arena Wembley. 

February 17, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

World Championships Corporate Initiatives Launched at Google HQ

The energy was palpable at Google’s London headquarters on Thursday 12 February, as Table Tennis International Events officially unveiled two landmark corporate programmes for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026. 

February 13, 2026 | Jack Ramful
Featured

Will you be part of Britain’s Greatest Rally? 

Table tennis clubs, community groups and organisations from across the country are invited to help Table Tennis England achieve 100,000 rallies as part of the celebration event and start of the final countdown to the World Championships in London.

February 12, 2026 | James Twigg
WTT events

WTT Youth Contender Vila Real 2026

Experienced international competitors and first-timers were among a squad of 11 English youngsters competing at the WTT Youth Contender Vila Real in Portugal this week.

February 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
From the Archives

A first English female champion, five host medals and . . . iodine supplies at every table: The 1938 Worlds

From the archives: Read about the preparation and delivery of the 1938 London World Championships, and England's first female champion.

February 11, 2026 | Diane Webb