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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

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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
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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
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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
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
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A debut to remember: The teams making their first Worlds appearance in London

Find out more about the six teams who will be making their debut at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London.

February 10, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
From the Archives

USA make history, but at a cost: The 1937 Worlds

From the archives: Find out why there was no Women's Singles champion at the World Championships in 1937, the year the USA made history.

February 3, 2026 | Diane Webb
From the Archives

The long and the longer of it: The 1936 Worlds

From the archives: Find out why the 10th World Championships was among the most controversial.

January 31, 2026 | Diane Webb
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We’ve met before: England’s record against their London 2026 opponents

We've scoured the archives to see how England have got on against their London 2026 opponents at previous World Championships - and the results throw up plenty of interesting omens!

January 30, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
From the Archives

Heading down Wembley Way for the first time – the 1935 Worlds

From the archives: England welcomed the Worlds once again in 1935 - find out more about the ninth World Championships.

January 29, 2026 | Diane Webb
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When are England playing at the World Championships and how can I get tickets?

The schedule has been confirmed for the first weekend at OVO Arena Wembley – everything you need to know to take your place in the crowd.

January 28, 2026 | Paul Stimpson