Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Bottom side Rayne E upset leaders

The home team are several points adrift at the bottom, the away team well clear at the top. An away banker if ever there was one. Not so!

January 19, 2026 | Ron Fosker
Senior British Clubs Leagues

Nottingham maintain lead as SBCL Championship reaches halfway point

It’s as-you-were at the top of the Senior British Clubs League, Championship division after the top two teams both picked up three points from a possible four at the ‘pivot’ weekend.

January 19, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

The centenary World Championships is 100 days away!

Today marks the start of the final countdown to the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals and we can now confirm the countries England could face in Stage 1a!

January 18, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Tight win for Tigers

Five of the ties in this week’s Group Stage of the Handicap Cup Competition organised by the Clacton and District League ended in tight 5-4 results. But none of them was tighter than the all-Second Division scrap in Group B which saw Nomads Tigers take the final three matches of the evening to edge past Brotherhood D.

January 16, 2026 | Tony Oswick
From the Archives

Poor preparation hampers England – the 1932 Worlds

From the archives: Just one medal, but some eye-catching results as England struggled to make an impact at the sixth World Championships in Prague.

January 16, 2026 | Diane Webb
World Championships

London 2026: Home Nations umpires selected for Worlds

Fifteen English umpires have been selected to officiate at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London this year - plus, find out about amazing CPD opportunities for Level 1 Umpires!

January 15, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Invitations confirmed for Mark Bates Ltd National Championships 2026

Find out who will be automatically invited to the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships 2026 - and how you can enter the qualifying tournament!

January 15, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Latest club visits from TTE Coach Developers

The end of the calendar year was a busy one for many clubs and coaches, and none more so than Table Tennis England coach Developers Steve Brunskill and Aad Kwaakelstein who continued to work their way around the country, visiting clubs, coaches and players alike and even delivering CPD sessions. Stay up to date with the latest club visits below.

January 15, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
Competitions

Cambridge 4* provides big boost for charity

The Cambridge Junior 4* event raised a grand total of £2,000 to boost the charity WheelPower.

January 15, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Join the volunteer team for our flagship event – apply now!

We’re looking for volunteers to join our team for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships!

January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson