Pride of Table Tennis

Pride of Table Tennis Awards: Do your bit and join the judging panel

As the deadline for nominations in the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards approaches, we are also seeking volunteers for the judging panel.

January 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

‘One of the loveliest human beings I’ve ever met’ – getting to know table tennis colossus Ivor Montagu

Ivor Montagu was the driving force behind the birth of the World Championships and the creation of the ITTF. Find out more about the man behind the legend, in the words of his great-niece.

January 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: All to play for in tight Division Three

The top teams in divisions one and two of the Braintree Table Tennis League may be sailing off into the sunset – Rayne C’s lead in division two is on a par with Netts A’s in the top division – but division three has the makings of a tight run to the finishing line.

January 12, 2026 | Ron Fosker
WTT events

WTT Youth Contender Linz 2026

Report and results as five young English talents compete at the first European WTT Youth Contender of the year in Linz.

January 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Top seeds tumble at Worthing TTC Christmas 1*

The Worthing Table Tennis Club Christmas 1* Tournament delivered plenty of festive surprises, with several top-seeded players failing to achieve the results they expected in a competition packed with upsets and strong performances from lower-ranked players.

January 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Pride of Table Tennis

Pride of Table Tennis: There’s still time to nominate inspirational volunteers – but hurry!

Do you know someone who has an amazing table tennis story to tell – a tale to inspire others to get involved in the sport?

January 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Team silver for England as Barna’s legend starts to take shape

From the archives: Just one medal for England across the 1930 and 1931 World Championships, as Victor Barna emerges as a dominant force.

January 8, 2026 | Diane Webb
Featured

How I got a role in Hollywood blockbuster Marty Supreme, by English ace Josh Bennett

VIDEO: As Marty Supreme hits UK cinemas, Josh Bennett gives the inside story of how he came to appear alongside Hollywood A-lister Timothee Chalamet in the eagerly anticipated film.

January 7, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
International

‘Ping Pong Diplomat’ Alan Hydes’ story featured by BBC

From a Barnsley council estate to playing for England and being part of the iconic Ping Pong Diplomacy tour. That was the incredible journey taken by England international Alan Hydes – and he’s been talking to the BBC about it.

January 7, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Double delight for Piwowar brothers and Kashyap at first 4* of the year

Brothers Jakub and Kacper Piwowar were both winners as the new year kicked off with the Cliffedale Chandlers 4*

January 6, 2026 | Paul Stimpson