International

Pitchford knocked out in Singapore

Liam Pitchford went out of the Singapore Smash at the hands of world no 11 Qiu Dang of Germany - but he and Paul Drinkhall still have a last-16 tie to come.

March 13, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Pitchford & Drinkhall back at the Nationals!

Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are back at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships after missing last year’s event, while para world champion Fliss Pickard will also compete in the Women’s Singles.

March 9, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Damien Provost plays a left handed shot.
British Clubs Leagues

Six teams fight for top four finish in SBL Premier Division

All but one of the SBL Premier Division teams could make it into the top four as the league enters its final weekend before the playoffs.

March 9, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
International

Drinkhall and Jarvis go out in Singapore

Paul Drinkhall and Tom Jarvis went out in the second qualifying round of the Singapore Smash today, leaving only Liam Pitchford to fly the flag for England.

March 9, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Father and son’s 12-hour table tennis marathon

Eleven-year-old Adam Kocsis loves playing table tennis so much at his club, Knighton Park, that he has persuaded his dad, Laszlo, to join him there... Continue reading

March 8, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
Women and Girls

How Marie-Anne is helping us focus on female imagery

As International Women’s Day today aims to get the world talking about how to #EmbraceEquity, we talk to photographer Marie-Anne Ventoura, who has been helping us to deliver our gender parity mission.

March 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Para aces turn their sights on Paris

The Lignano Masters Para Open in Italy next week is the start of Paralympic qualification for nine members of the British Para Table Tennis Team Performance Squad.

March 8, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
Counties and Leagues

Let us know about your milestone anniversaries

Is your county, league or club celebrating a milestone anniversary such as a centenary? If so, let us know what you are doing to mark the occasion and we’ll publicise it on our website.

March 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Panthers set record with perfect 10

Nomads Panthers are champions of Division One of the Clacton & District League for a record 10th consecutive season.

March 8, 2023 | Tony Oswick
South-East

Braintree League: Rayne boost in relegation fight

Rayne B struck an important blow in the battle to avoid relegation from division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League with an 8-2 victory over Black Notley B.

March 8, 2023 | Ron Fosker
Featured

SportsAid Week – Craig’s inspirational story

Para table tennis player Craig Allen tells his inspirational story as part of #SportAidWeek

March 7, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
International

Drinkhall holds his nerve to reach Round 2 in Singapore

Paul Drinkhall needed 9 match points to get through to Round 2 of the SIngapore Smash, Jarvis joins him there, but Walker is out.

March 7, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
Team England

SportsAid Week – young athletes tell of their gratitude

Young athletes from the England Junior Squad have been speaking about the help they receive from SportsAid as the charity celebrates its annual SportsAid Week.

March 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Drinkhall ready to Smash it in Singapore

Five English players will be mixing it with the best in the world at the biggest WTT event of the year so far, the Singapore Smash.

March 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

High-class field for Colchester Tournament

This year’s entry for the Men’s Closed Singles event is very strong with no fewer than seven previous winners boasting 26 wins between them dating back to 1975.

March 2, 2023 | Martyn Green
International

Pitchford goes out to Gauzy in Goa

Liam Pitchford went out at his first hurdle at the WTT Star Contender Goa as he lost a close four-game match to Simon Gauzy of France.

March 2, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Para athletes named for Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Para World and Commonwealth champions will add some star quality to the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships later this month.

March 2, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Double triumphs at Women & Girls’ Open

Cippenham Table Tennis Club organised its first Women & Girls’ 1* Open on Sunday, with much good table tennis, played in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.

March 1, 2023 | Graham Trimming
GB performance

World champion Williams targets Paris spot

Welsh teenager Grace Williams, who won gold with Fliss Pickard in the women’s class 14 doubles at the World Championships in Spain last November, starts her bid for Paralympic qualification next week in the Costa Brava Spanish Para Open.

March 1, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

Top Indian player too strong for Ho

Tin-Tin Ho found world No 34 and host nation player Manika Batra too strong at the WTT Star Contender Goa as she went out in the last 64.

March 1, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Great ball offer for clubs and schools thanks to our Official Suppliers Topspin Sports

Topspin Sports, the Official Table Tennis England Competition Ball Supplier 2022/23 are running a special table tennis balls offer in association with Table Tennis England and table tennis manufacturer SANWEI.

March 1, 2023 | Paul Stimpson