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European Veterans’ Championship cancelled

The European Veterans’ Championship, due to begin in Cardiff on June 26, 2022, has been cancelled. Table Tennis Wales, in conjunction with the European Table... Continue reading

March 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford edged out by Karlsson

Liam Pitchford saw a match point go begging as he was beaten 13-11 in a deciding set by Kristian Karlsson at the WTT Star Contender... Continue reading

March 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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IWD: Juliet Bertie’s story

Our final female story for International Women’s Day comes from Juliet Bertie, who is part of the Members’ Advisory Group for Table Tennis England. Juliet’s... Continue reading

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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IWD: Milestone performance highlights

On International Women’s Day, we look at three milestone performance highlights by England athletes on the world stage through the ages. 1951: Diane & Rosalind... Continue reading

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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IWD: Priya Samuel’s story

Our next female story of the day is that of Priya Samuel, a Table Tennis England Board Director and successful business woman. What is your... Continue reading

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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IWD: Kate Hughes Story

For International Women’s Day 2021 we’re highlighting and celebrating women’s achievements in table tennis. Kate Hughes inspires young girls to take part in table tennis... Continue reading

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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IWD: Jeanette Anderson’s story

Table tennis is a game that can be enjoyed by everyone, and this story below highlights how it can add value to the lives of... Continue reading

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge!

Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2021(IWD) and this year’s theme is to #choosetochallenge: “A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge... Continue reading

March 8, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall misses out on main draw in Doha

Paul Drinkhall was unable to join Liam Pitchford in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender in Doha as he was defeated by Romania’s... Continue reading

March 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Tom Jarvis to lead the YST After School Club!

England’s Tom Jarvis is mentoring up-and-coming athletes by leading a Youth Sport Trust (YST) After School Club for children and young people. The free to... Continue reading

March 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Age group Nationals cancelled

Table Tennis England has taken the difficult decision to cancel the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Junior National Championships and U10-U13 National Championships on their... Continue reading

March 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Hand injury hampers Pitchford in Doha defeat

Liam Pitchford, hampered by a hand injury, suffered a surprise defeat in the first round of the WTT Contender event in Doha today, going down... Continue reading

March 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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MAG Feedback Report on Performance published

Table Tennis England’s Performance Team and the Members’ Advisory Group (MAG) have collaborated to produce a report and action plan to build on the strengths... Continue reading

March 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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TT Leagues up for prestigious award

Table Tennis England’s TT Leagues platform, developed alongside Rocca Creative, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. It is one of six software solutions in... Continue reading

March 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Charity challenge has a chilly end for Bethany!

Bethany Ellis has nailed her 100-mile running challenge and taken her total raised for cancer charities to more than £2,400. The No 3 Cadet girl... Continue reading

March 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pride of Table Tennis Awards: regional winners announced!

The Pride of Table Tennis Awards regional winners have been revealed! A total of 31 inspirational individuals have been honoured for their immense dedication to... Continue reading

March 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Tin-Tin is defeated in Doha

Tin-Tin Ho was defeated by world No 76 Sarah De Nutte of Luxembourg in the third qualifying round of the WTT Contender event in Doha... Continue reading

March 2, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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National Careers Week 2021: careers in table tennis

National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK running from the 1st – 6th March.... Continue reading

March 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall and Walker exit WTT but Ho goes through

Tin-Tin Ho won her first match at the WTT Contender event in Doha, but Paul Drinkhall was edged out and Sam Walker’s campaign has been... Continue reading

March 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Athletes can target golden finale to Games

Table tennis will feature in 20 sessions at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with a possible golden finale to the Games for Team England. The... Continue reading

February 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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London Grand Prix cancelled

 The London Grand Prix on May 29-30 has been cancelled in line with our coronavirus cancellation policy. Under the Government’s roadmap for the lifting of... Continue reading

February 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: England international Peter Williams

It is with much regret that we have learnt former England International, Peter Williams, has passed away. Peter first started playing table tennis in Hatfield... Continue reading

February 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Mark Bates: Why we are committed to our sport

Mark Bates, Managing Director of National Championships sponsors Mark Bates Ltd, talks about the company’s support for table tennis and how our members can benefit.... Continue reading

February 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Inside an England training session

Young athletes from the England performance pathway had an inside track to what it takes to reach the top as they watched an elite training... Continue reading

February 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Trio of England coaches tap into German expertise

Craig Bryant, Evie Collier and myself, Ryan Jenkins, attended the ETTU coaching seminar on February 22, alongside 175 participants from 42 nations. The England coaches... Continue reading

February 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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How Sam and Lois became WTT digital film stars!

Two England internationals played an integral part in creating the exciting World Table Tennis (WTT) brand which makes its global debut in Doha at the... Continue reading

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Your input needed on new league programme

Would you like to feed into the development of a new local league programme for the sport? Over the past few months, there has been... Continue reading

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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England stars well prepared for competition return

The long wait for competitive action is nearly over for the England stars heading off to compete at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Middle East... Continue reading

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Under-12 National Cup cancelled

The Under-12 National Cup has become the latest competition to be called off in line with our coronavirus cancellation policy. The event, which sees the... Continue reading

February 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Get set for our Nationals rewind!

Get set to enjoy world-class table tennis as we celebrate the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships one year on! Last year’s event was one of... Continue reading

February 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Juniors make the most of Linz link

England junior players were given inside access to one of the biggest clubs in Europe when they dropped in online to a training session at... Continue reading

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Newcastle University rising to challenge with local clubs

Table tennis is playing an integral part in Newcastle University’s bid to maintain a UK top-10 ranking in university sport, with the institution becoming a... Continue reading

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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TT Kidz helping Thomas to continue family tradition

Thomas Ellis has been relishing taking part in the TT Kidz live sessions during lockdown, and is showing fantastic potential. Thomas comes from a table... Continue reading

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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AGM 2021: Date and details

The Table Tennis England Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday July 17, 2021. Due to ongoing uncertainty concerning coronavirus restrictions, the timing... Continue reading

February 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson