North East

Table tennis puts on a warm welcome for refugees in Halifax

Sanctuary and sport are coming together in Halifax, where table tennis sessions for refugees and asylum-seekers are thriving.

February 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

England through to knockouts after USA drama

England are through to face Romania in the knockout rounds of the World Team Championships in the most dramatic of circumstances after the USA team was embroiled in a failed racket test.

February 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Newly qualified coaches ready for next step of journey

A total of 13 new coaches successfully qualified through a Level 1 course at Cippenham Table Tennis Club.  

February 20, 2024 | Alan Lane
Women and Girls

Birmingham 2022 legacy continues to inspire girls

Video: Almost 30 girls aged eight to 18 took part in a training session organised and funded as part of the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

February 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Chelmsford & Dist: Archie stars as heavyweights draw

Martin Archie went unbeaten as Hatfield Peverel A drew 5-5 with leaders Chelmsford C - the destination of the division two title remains undecided with just four points separating the two teams with five matches remaining.

February 19, 2024 | Jeremy Hill
British Clubs Leagues

It’s Academic as London and Grantham win JBL Premier crowns

London Academy and Grantham Academy are the respective Premier Division champions after weekend two of the Junior British League.

February 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Triumphant week for Woodham

Despite some recent excellent form shown by Maldon B it looks like the Division 2 title of the Burnham & District Table Tennis League is heading its way back to South Woodham courtesy of Woodham C.

February 19, 2024 | Eamonn Hall
Team England

Germany ease to victory over England at Worlds

England fell to a second successive defeat at the World Team Championships in Busan as second seeds Germany eased to a 3-0 victory.

February 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Smith back to his best

It’s been a somewhat underwhelming season to date for Phil Smith in Division One of the Clacton League, but the veteran League stalwart showed his true form this week with an excellent hat-trick in Windsor Eagles’ drawn match with Walton A.

February 19, 2024 | Tony Oswick
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Lower teams rise to cup challenge

The main reason for running a handicap cup for Braintree Table Tennis League teams is to give its lesser lights a chance of some success.

February 19, 2024 | Ron Fosker