Competitions

Sophie Earley and Chris Doran take top titles at Nottingham

Sophie Earley and Chris Doran won the ‘blue riband’ singles titles at the Nottingham Senior 4* – Earley completing a double over the weekend. Around... Continue reading

June 23, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Double gold for Lorestas at European Veterans Championships!

Lorestas Trumpauskas is a double European champion after winning both singles and doubles titles at the European Veterans’ Championships in Serbia.

June 23, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Marples pleased to see doubles improvement in GB squad

An inexperienced British squad showed plenty of fighting spirit and potential in the doubles events at the ITTF World Para Future Ostrava in Czechia and gained more valuable experience against some strong opposition.

June 23, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
GB performance

Learning curve for Para GB players in Ostrava

An inexperienced British squad did not win any singles medals at the ITTF World Para Future Ostrava tournament in Czechia there was some valuable experience gained against some of the world’s best players.

June 20, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
WTT events

Liam Pitchford and Tom Jarvis defeated at WTT Star Contender Ljubljana

Liam Pitchford and Tom Jarvis were both beaten in their opening matches at WTT Star Contender Ljubljana.

June 19, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

‘We’re not here to make up the numbers’ – Parkinson’s team targets local league success

A group of table tennis players with Parkinson’s has entered a local league after forming the first team of its kind in the UK.

June 19, 2025 | Rob Cook
East

Calling Club Welfare Officers in Essex

Active Essex are forming a new safeguarding steering group in the county and would like to hear from Club Welfare Officers within table tennis clubs.

June 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Chance to bid for cash from Co-Op Local Community Fund

The Co-Op’s Local Community Fund could provide table tennis clubs with a cash injection.

June 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Doran and Patterson lead rankings for Nottingham 4*

Chris Doran and Mollie Patterson head the rankings for the Nottingham 4* this weekend - see the full draw.

June 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

ADI.TV is Sport Presentation Partner for Star Contender and Worlds in London

ADI.TV has been appointed as Sport Presentation Partner for the WTT Star Contender London and the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships.

June 18, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Sam Walker saves NINE match points to advance at WTT Star Contender

UPDATE: Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho went out in the second qualifying round at WTT Star Contender Ljubljana after good wins in their opening matches and Liam Pitchford & Anna Hursey lost in the Mixed.

June 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Table Tennis England Joins Youth Sport Trust Summit to Champion School Sport

Table Tennis England was on the ground at this week’s Youth Sport Trust Summit in Telford, connecting with key education and sport leaders to grow... Continue reading

June 17, 2025 | Alan Lane
South-East

Ping Pong, Parkinson’s and Positivity: Lewes Group Hits the Sweet Spot

New collaboration brings activity, connection, and cake to local groupA new weekly table tennis session is proving a smash hit with people living with Parkinson’s... Continue reading

June 17, 2025 | Alan Lane
Competitions

Tender process open for 2025/26 equipment and ball suppliers

Table Tennis England has opened the tender process for organisations which wish to provide equipment and/or balls for events during the 2025/26 season.

June 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

British Para squad heads to Ostrava

A squad of nine British Para Table Tennis Team athletes will be looking to gain valuable experience in the ITTF World Para Future Ostrava 2025 in Czechia this week from June 19-21.

June 17, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Clubs

Anglo-Belgian friendship going strong at Essex club

Windsor TTC once again welcomed their friends from TTK Schoten in Belgium, with whom they have shared friendship bonds for 50 years.

June 16, 2025 | Tony Oswick
WTT events

Connor Green picks up good win but Japan are England’s nemesis again

Connor Green beat the world No 22 Junior but England’s young athletes again suffered at the hands of their Japanese counterparts at the WTT Youth Contender Sandefjord in Norway.

June 16, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: Steen Kyst Hansen, coach who inspired international success

Table Tennis England is saddened to learn of the death at the age of 73 of former National Coach Steen Kyst Hansen.

June 16, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Kacper misses out on more WTT gold

Kacper Piwowar had to settle for silver as he and doubles partner Natalia Wszolek reached the Under-15 Mixed Doubles final at WTT Youth Contender Sandefjord in Norway.

June 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Table Tennis United

Can you help us tell great stories about our sport?

Could you play an important role in helping our team deliver engaging content showcasing our sport at its best?

June 11, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
East

Parkinson’s Table Tennis at Norman Booth Centre in Harlow turns 1!

A community based table tennis session supporting people with Parkinson’s is on the verge of celebrating it’s first anniversary. Parkinson’s Table Tennis at the Norman... Continue reading

June 11, 2025 | Chris Bryden
Team England

Paul Drinkhall to draw on golden history as he prepares for England coaching duty

Paul Drinkhall is looking forward to passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation when he makes a first foray into England squad coaching at the European Youth Championships.

June 11, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competition Review

Consultation to continue on naming of Tiered Open Tournaments

There will be no new names for 1*, 2* and 4* tournaments for the 2025/26 season after a membership consultation was unable to produce a clear new naming convention.

June 11, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Kula doubles up at Ormesby Women & Girls 2*

The Ormesby Women & Girls 2 Star Open was dominated by Aneta Kula from Stockport Cheshire, who won both the Open tournament in which all participants took part and the Over-15 Women’s competition.

June 10, 2025 | Alan Ransome OBE
WTT events

Two semi-finals for Sellado in Sweden

Abraham Sellado reached two semi-finals and Connor Green a quarter-final at WTT Youth Contender Helsingborg, losing out to young Japanese athletes.

June 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Club Welfare Officers reminded about webinar

REMINDER: The Table Tennis England Safeguarding team is hosting a Club Welfare Officer webinar on Tuesday 17 June at 7pm.

June 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
National

Chance to apply for Non-Executive Director roles

Table Tennis England is recruiting two Non-Executive Directors, as the Board is looking to strengthen its skills, experience and knowledge in key areas.

June 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Ware wins thrilling Island charity tournament

The Isle of Wight’s annual Mountbatten Charity Tournament saw a terrific competition with 48 players entered, including 35 who travelled from the mainland.

June 9, 2025 | Peter Clarke
Counties and Leagues

Historic season for Yorkshire celebrated at presentation night

Yorkshire TTA celebrated winning an unprecedented six County Championships divisional titles at a presentation evening at the Great Victoria hotel, Bradford.

June 9, 2025 | Richard Scruton
World Championships

Introducing the London 2026 World Championships logo!

VIDEO: The official logo of the London 2026 ITTF World Team Championships has landed!

June 6, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

Aspiring athletes get chance to show they have bright Futures

VIDEO: Go behind the scenes as talented young players take part in a Future Hopes trial weekend at the Elite Training Centre in Sheffield.

June 6, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

It’s time to join our team of volunteers for London’s big events!

How would you like to play a key role at WTT Star Contender London - and put yourself in the frame for a similar role at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships? Volunteer applications are now open!

June 5, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

European Championships draw revealed

England know who their opponents will be at the European Championships in Croatia in October.

June 5, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

17 named in European Youth Championships squad – with Paul Drinkhall to coach

England have named a 17-strong squad for the European Youth Championships (EYC) in Czechia next month, with Paul Drinkhall also added to the coaching team.

June 5, 2025 | Paul Stimpson