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Get inspired by Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

With less than 24 hours to go before the start of the Paralympic tournament in Tokyo, all eyes will be on the awe-inspiring performances of... Continue reading

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Paralympians are raring to go, says Vecko

The hard work is done and with less than 24 hours to go before the start of the Paralympic tournament in Tokyo, British Para Table... Continue reading

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Wetherill withdrawn from Paralympics

David Wetherill has been withdrawn from the Tokyo Paralympics following an unspecified breach of the British Para Table Tennis code of conduct. Wetherill had been... Continue reading

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Three English athletes make progress in Czech Open

Tin-Tin Ho is into the last 16 of the Czech Open, but Sam Walker and Maria Tsaptsinos are out of the singles. All three athletes... Continue reading

August 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Discount on table tennis Fundamental Movement award!

In partnership with SAQ we are offering all licensed coaches access to a table tennis-specific fundamental movement award at a discounted price of just £75.... Continue reading

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Graham finds a novel lockdown project

Graham Frankel has stepped into the world of fiction for his second lockdown book, Kate’s Progress, which charts the rise of a girl who becomes... Continue reading

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Keegan measures up to half-marathon challenge

Table Tennis England Schools Officer Keegan Barstow conquered a hilly half-marathon and raised hundreds of pounds for charity in the process. Keegan pounded the pavements... Continue reading

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Tsaptsinos joins Ho and Walker in Czech main draw singles

Maria Tsaptsinos made it through to the main draw of the women’s singles at the ITTF Czech Open, and three English doubles pairings also won... Continue reading

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Experience will stand Paralympians in good stead

Experience of previous Games is the key for four British players who complete the ParalympicsGB squad for Tokyo. Aaron McKibbin, Ross Wilson, Jack Hunter-Spivey and... Continue reading

August 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Proud Bailey leads experienced quartet into Tokyo campaign

Sue Bailey is dedicating her sixth Paralympic Games appearance to her parents and says competing under her maiden name will make her so proud. READ:... Continue reading

August 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Join our celebration fortnight and win big prizes!

As our Return to the Table campaign gathers pace, there’s still time to join the list of clubs, leagues and other organisations around the country... Continue reading

August 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford knocked out in Budapest

Top seed Liam Pitchford was knocked out of the WTT Contender Budapest tournament in the quarter-finals by German opponent Kilian Ort. The tie hinged on... Continue reading

August 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Debutants excited to take Paralympic stage

Four Paralympic Games debutants are relishing their first experience on the biggest stage of all as they prepare to enter the arena in Tokyo next... Continue reading

August 19, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford into WTT Budapest quarter-finals

Liam Pitchford turned up the power in the fourth set to complete a 3-1 victory over Aleksandr Khanin in the last 16 of the WTT... Continue reading

August 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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“Hard work and determination pays off”

Continuing with the junior focus for our Return to the Table campaign, running from 26th July to the 26th September, we are highlighting another inspirational... Continue reading

August 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Board blogs: Steve Kemish

Although I was appointed to the board in late 2019, I have recently taken on two new roles, or hats to wear, alongside my general... Continue reading

August 18, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford and Payet advance in Hungary

Liam Pitchford showed his quality when it mattered to win a deciding game against Adam Szudi in the last 32 of the WTT Contender Budapest.... Continue reading

August 17, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Charlie’s passion lives on in coaching grant scheme

Keith ‘Charlie’ Childs’ lifelong passion for coaching is reflected in a new grant scheme launched in his memory. The Charlie Childs Coaching Grant will: Provide... Continue reading

August 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Tees Sport and Butterfly confirm continued support of British Para Table Tennis

Butterfly and Tees Sport, the UK’s premier suppliers of table tennis equipment, has today confirmed that it will continue to support the British Para Table... Continue reading

August 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Champion Davies ruled out of Paralympics by injury

Paralympic table tennis champion Rob Davies will not be defending his men’s class 1 singles title in Tokyo later this month. The 36-year-old Welshman has... Continue reading

August 16, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Follow England’s stars on the world stage with WTT app

World Table Tennis has launched a new app which will deliver non-stop news from the international circuit and allow supporters to keep up to date with... Continue reading

August 13, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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National award for Ping Pong Parlours!

Our Ping Pong Parlour initiative has won a prestigious national award from ukactive – and the TT Kidz programme has been highly commended. Ping Pong... Continue reading

August 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Renewals and donations mount up – thank you all!

We’d like to thank all members who have already signed up for the new season, with the number well over 10,000 already and rising every... Continue reading

August 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Payet joins Olympians for return to international circuit

Liam Pitchford, Tin-Tin Ho and Denise Payet are back on the international circuit at the WTT Contender Budapest event, which starts in the Hungarian capital... Continue reading

August 12, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Catch up on our Annual Conference

If you missed last night’s Table Tennis England Annual Conference, you can catch up on proceedings below. The conference included a section on the Annual... Continue reading

August 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

11 years old and championing Women & Girls in table tennis

This week’s focus for our Return to the Table campaign is juniors in table tennis where we’re highlighting confidence, passion and motivation for youngsters! One... Continue reading

August 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Entries open for Crawley Grand Prix

Entries are now open for the first Grand Prix of the new season, in Crawley on the weekend of September 18-19. The K2 arena is... Continue reading

August 11, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Helping youngsters get back to the table

Our Return to the Table campaign is all about getting players back to enjoying table tennis as covid restrictions lift, and encouraging people to try... Continue reading

August 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Annual Review 2020-21: Your questions answered

Ahead of tonight’s Annual Conference, the final version of the Table Tennis England Annual Review 2020/21 has been published, alongside our responses to questions raised... Continue reading

August 10, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Season-opening rankings and ratings published

The opening rankings and ratings for the 2021/22 season have been published. Searchable Excel spreadsheet containing all rankings and ratings, plus the individual age groups... Continue reading

August 9, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Double Olympic team gold for China

China celebrated a memorable, if predictable, double gold medal triumph as the Olympic Games table tennis drew to a close in Tokyo today. The men’s... Continue reading

August 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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We’re committed to highest standards of Safeguarding

Ahead of Safe Sport Day on Sunday, Table Tennis England is pleased to announce the completion of a Safeguarding Team. Victoria Wiegleb has been appointed as... Continue reading

August 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Webinar: How to run your own celebration event

Table Tennis England has launched the Return to the Table campaign, designed to help everyone get back to the sport with confidence, motivation and passion... Continue reading

August 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Free online TT Activator Award for members

Over the course of the Return to the Table Campaign (26th July – 26th September) we are offering FREE access to the online TT Activator... Continue reading

August 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson