From the Archives

A golden year for the hosts at Wembley – the 1948 Worlds

In the latest instalment of our series on England's World Championships performances over the years, Diane Webb (Chair of Archives, Museum and Records Committee) turns to London 1948 - with high hopes for the host nation.

September 18, 2026 | Diane Webb
British Clubs Leagues

Meet the eight teams going for Premier Division glory in 2026/27

Meet the eight teams going for Senior British Clubs League Premier Division glory when the season kicks off later this month.

September 18, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
WTT events

WTT Star Contender Astana 2026

Tom Jarvis heads to World Championships host nation Kazakhstan in his latest quest to pick up world ranking points.

September 17, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Worthing TTC launches new Junior Team 1* event

Worthing Table Tennis Club has launched a new Junior Team 1 Star event, giving more young players the opportunity to experience competitive team table tennis this season.

September 17, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: Eileen Shaler, former ETTA Vice-Chairman

It is with much sadness we were informed that former ETTA Vice-Chairman and Vice-President, Eileen Shaler, passed away on Thursday, 10 September. Eileen was one... Continue reading

September 17, 2026 | Diane Webb
GB performance

Silver for Bly Twomey & Fliss Pickard among three GB doubles medals

Paris 2024 Paralympic medallists Fliss Pickard & Bly Twomey took silver in the women’s class 14 doubles on the last day of the ITTF World Para Elite Yvelines in France, with Tom Matthews & Chris Ryan (men’s class 4) and Martin Perry & Billy Shilton (men’s class 14) taking bronze.

September 17, 2026 | Francesca Bullock
British Clubs Leagues

Five new teams ready for battle as Championship action returns

There will be new winners of the SBCL Championship this season, and with no fewer than five new teams in the 10-strong line-up, it's all set for an action-packed opening weekend.

September 16, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
International

European School Games squad announced

An eight-strong squad has been selected to represent England at the European School Games in Porec, Croatia, from 2-7 November.

September 16, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

Isabella and Sai ready to seize a World of opportunity

Find out more about Isabella Xiao Xu and Sai Prasanna Kumar, who have qualified to represent England at World Hopes Week.

September 16, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Tianer Yu close to an upset at WTT Feeder Bangkok

See how Tianer Yu got on at two events in Bangkok.

September 16, 2026 | Paul Stimpson