International

Pitchford sinks Gauzy at WTT Champions Macao

Liam Pitchford won his first-round match at the WTT Champions Macao as he defeated Simon Gauzy of France in four games.

April 17, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
East

Clacton & Dist: Battling Brotherhood take cup honours

After a nerve-jangling evening of enthralling table tennis, Brotherhood A emerged victorious in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Knock-Out Cup final, defeating Nomads Leopards 5-4.

April 17, 2023 | Tony Oswick
East

Braintree League: Hicks’ run ended by Richards

After going almost the whole season unbeaten in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League, Oliver Hicks has at last tasted defeat.

April 17, 2023 | Ron Fosker
From the Archives

A very happy 90th birthday to Diane Schöler, twice a world champion

On her 90th birthday, we pay tribute to the wonderful Diane Schöler (Rowe), who was twice a world champion for England, among numerous other accolades and honours.

April 14, 2023 | Diane Webb
North West

New Parkinson’s TT session starting in Bury

A new Table Tennis session for people with Parkinson's and their carers is due to start on Tuesday 18th April at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury.

April 14, 2023 | Martin Ireland
Children and young people

Will Bayley inspires youngsters at Easter sports initiative

Paralympic champion Will Bayley provided the wow factor at an Easter holiday initiative to inspire young people to get into sport.

April 13, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Entries open for Gloucester Grand Prix

Entries are open for the Gloucester Grand Prix on the weekend of June 24-25.

April 13, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Banbury League celebrates 75 years at prestigious tournament

A big crowd were treated to a great afternoon of table tennis as part of the Banbury League 75-year celebrations, at Broughton and North Newington.

April 13, 2023 | Barry Hook
Ping Pong Parlours

Ping Pong Parlours are springing into activity

The popular project is continuing to build to pre-pandemic levels.

April 12, 2023 | Colin Eley
Competitions

County championships: Find out all the final results and tables

The County Championships for the 2022/23 season are now complete. All matches have been played and all results published on the county championships website.

April 12, 2023 | Neil Hurford
GB performance

Champion Jack hails his unsung superstars in ITV report

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jack Hunter-Spivey has presented a feature on ITV to highlight some of the key unsung heroes who have helped him to the top of the sport.

April 11, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Nomads clinch title despite defeat

As has been expected for some time – almost since the start of the season – Sudbury Nomads are the new division two champions of the Braintree Table Tennis League.

April 11, 2023 | Ron Fosker
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Last week deciders

Nomads Panthers were without a match in the final week of the season but they had already confirmed their position as well-deserved champions yet again of Division One of the Clacton & District League.

April 11, 2023 | Tony Oswick
International

Pitchford beaten at WTT Champions

Liam Pitchford lost for the third time this year to the European champion Qiu Dang of Germany in the first round of the WTT Champions Xinxiang.

April 11, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Blue plaque marks Alan Hydes’ place in history

England international Alan Hydes’ part in the famous Ping Pong Diplomacy tour of China has been celebrated by a blue plaque at the venue where he learned the sport.

April 10, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

European Under-21 Championships

Connor Green and Mari Baldwin competed at the European Under-21 Championships in Sarajevo.

April 7, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Table Tennis United

Chairs wanted for each of the seven new Area Local Organising Groups

How you could help further develop table tennis in your area by leading your Local Organising Group.

April 6, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
Obituaries

Obituary: Mike Short (Shorty), Plymouth stalwart

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mike 'Shorty' Short, former England Veteran Number 1 and Veteran International, multiple Devon County Champion and Grand Prix winner.

April 6, 2023 | Kevin Buddell
Team England

English quintet qualify for World Championships

Five English athletes have qualified for the World Championships which take place in Durban next month.

April 5, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Butterfly Schools Nationals – see who is playing

See who has qualified for the Butterfly National Schools Championships later this month, when teams and individuals will battle it out for 16 titles over the weekend.

April 5, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Social table tennis

StreetTT beats a path to the Nationals

We were delighted to welcome our friends from Societechy to the recent Mark Bates Ltd National Championships to showcase the StreetTT app.

April 5, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
National

Chief Executive’s update: April 2023

Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships I would like to start by saying a huge thank you to those who were able to attend the... Continue reading

April 4, 2023 | Adrian Christy