World Championships

Meet 1977 World Championships referee John Wright

From a chance conversation at Acton Town Hall to becoming the foremost official in world table tennis 20 years later – that is the unusual journey of 1977 World Championships referee John Wright. 

July 19, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Latest European Youth Championships singles & doubles updates

Find out the fate of Sellado's Cadet XD quarter-final. Hunter sets up clash against European champion!

July 18, 2025 | Connor Whitehead
West

Tamworth Table Tennis Club Bounces Forward After Year of Change

For over four decades, Tamworth Table Tennis Club has been a cornerstone of the community, operating from the Tamworth Youth Club and offering both sporting... Continue reading

July 17, 2025 | Lauren Evans
Featured

Committed to the cause – 60 years as club secretary

Even in a sport which prides itself on keeping people involved for life, Barry Robinson’s commitment to the cause stands out. 

July 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

ITTF visit Sheffield ahead of World Hopes Week

The ITTF’s Dora Jeler has visited Sheffield ahead of the city welcoming the biggest talent identification programme in world table tennis.

July 16, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Children and young people

Ping Mind: TT4Good Secures Funding to Launch Ground breaking Sports Psychology Project in South Cornwall

St Austell Table Tennis Club is thrilled to announce the successful award of £22,000 from Cornwall Council’s Community Capacity Fund to deliver Psyched: TT4Good –... Continue reading

July 15, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
Team England

Full Team Event Report : European Youth Championships

A fantastic finish to the team event! A landmark achievement for England's Junior Boys Team!

July 11, 2025 | Connor Whitehead
National

Membership 2025/26: A year you don’t want to miss 

The 2025/26 table tennis season is almost here and is set to be one of the most exciting yet as the world comes to compete in London! 

July 10, 2025 | Connor Whitehead
Table Tennis United

Table tennis clubs boosted by new Sported partnership

VIDEO: Table Tennis England has teamed up with Sported to help PremierClubs get more young people into the sport.

July 10, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
National

Two new Honorary Life Members among honours announced at AGM

At the AGM on Wednesday 9 July, two new Honorary Life Members were announced alongside other annual Honours - plus, read the Annual Report 2024/25.

July 10, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Team GB call-up for Sienna Jetha and Abraham Sellado

Sienna Jetha and Abraham Sellado will pull on the GB shirt after being selected to compete at the European Youth Olympic Festival this summer.

July 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Bigger divisions among improvements to National Series

The National Series will feature bigger divisions and more central locations for the 2025/26 season among improvements to the format following consultation.

July 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Liam Pitchford’s Las Vegas residency ended by Lee Sang Su

VIDEO: Liam Pitchford exited the WTT United States Smash in Las Vegas at the hands of South Korea's Lee Sang Su in a match in which he had chances in every game.

July 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Four titles, four winners as ELCC champions are decided

There were four different winners at the English Leagues Cup Competitions finals, hosted by Draycott & Long Eaton TTC.

July 7, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Transgender Policy consultation now open

Table Tennis England has created a Transgender Policy and is seeking feedback from the table tennis community during a consultation period which is now open.

July 7, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Liam Pitchford a Smash hit as he defeats Chinese seed

Liam Pitchford picked up a terrific win over 16th seed and world No 19 Chen Yuanyu at the WTT United States Smash in Las Vegas.

July 7, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
North West

North West Events Calendar

Details and links to competitions, courses and events taking place in the North West.

July 5, 2025 | Martin Ireland
WTT events

No jackpot for Jarvis as he exits Las Vegas Smash

Tom Jarvis fell at the first hurdle of the WTT United States Smash in Las Vegas, going out in three to Taehyun Kim of Malta.

July 4, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

‘My parents brought me up to be a table tennis champion’

VIDEO: For the latest in our Road to London 2026 series, we interview Ann Jones, who won 10 World Championships medals in table tennis before moving on to a highly successful tennis career, including a Wimbledon singles title.

July 3, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Time to enter Cadet and Junior BCL for 2025/26

Entries for the 2025/26 Cadet British Club League and Junior British Club League are now open.

July 3, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Table Tennis United

Annual Report 2024/25 published

Today we publish the Table Tennis England Annual Report, covering the financial year ended 31 March 2025, alongside the 2024/25 playing season.

July 3, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

First teams qualify for London 2026!

Congratulations to the first countries to have booked their places at the centenary ITTF World Team Championships 2026 in London!

July 2, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Norwich eye success on four fronts at ELCC finals

Norwich have been among the most successful leagues at the English Leagues Cup Competitions in recent years and they will have the chance to go for a clean sweep at this year’s finals weekend.

July 2, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Island charity tournament raises £1,715 for hospice

The recent Isle of Wight Charity Tournament attracted 48 players and raise more than £1,700 for the Mountbatten Hospice.

July 2, 2025 | Peter Clarke
London

Table tennis support for Pride in Wellness event

Table Tennis England supported the Pride in Wellness event which took place in London's Canary Wharf over the weekend.

July 2, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Table Tennis United

Could you be our Director of Development?

Table Tennis England is currently recruiting a Director of Development, a pivotal leadership role offering a fantastic opportunity to shape the sport nationally.

July 1, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

England sweep up the medals at Senior Schools International

England won nine of the 12 gold medals at the Senior Schools International in Jersey – and 27 medals in total.

July 1, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

England aiming for a perfect 10 at the Euro Minis

England have named a full-strength squad of 10 for the Euro Mini Championships, with four national singles champions among them.

July 1, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
North West

Ilia and Morris top the UCLan North of England 2★ Open

On Saturday, 28th June 2025, 69 players from the North of England participated in a Cadet & Junior 2 Star Open. Hosted at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

June 30, 2025 | Martin Ireland
World Championships

‘We want to make sure we’re the best World Championships ever’

Launching our video series counting down to London 2026, we speak to Event Director John Timms – the man ultimately responsible for making sure the event happens.

June 27, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
National

Table Tennis England AGM 2025: Register now to attend

Registration is now open for the Table Tennis England AGM on Wednesday 9 July at 6pm, and the documents for the meeting are available to download.

June 27, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Passionate about making a difference? Join our new Disability Advisory Group

We’re inviting individuals with lived experience of disability, or those who have supported players with disabilities, to help us make table tennis more inclusive and accessible.

June 27, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Walker stay in Zagreb ended by third seeds in doubles

Sam Walker & Feng Yi-Hsin were knocked out of WTT Contender Zagreb by the third seeds from South Korea.

June 25, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Volunteers

BBC award nomination is Taylor-made

Kevin Taylor's tireless work championing our sport has earned him recognition from the BBC.

June 24, 2025 | Paul Stimpson