Competitions

Extra 4* tournaments for our young players on road to the Nationals

The best young players in the country will have an extra Cadet & Junior 4* tournament this season where they can earn points towards qualifying for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships for their age group.

August 14, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
South-West

Bringing Table Tennis into the Spotlight in Cornwall

This month, the Cornwall Table Tennis Partnership was proud to host the Cornwall South Community Area Partnership (CAP) at the St Austell Table Tennis Club.... Continue reading

August 14, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
GB performance

Will Bayley completes golden sweep among nine doubles medals for Para GB

The British Para Table Tennis team finished on a high by taking nine medals in the doubles events at the ITTF World Para Elite Spokane in Washington state, USA.

August 14, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
South-West

South West hosts the First Coaching Strategy Implementation Q&A Online Session

The South West is set to score a coup as we host the first online session bringing to life Table Tennis England’s brand-new coaching strategy.... Continue reading

August 13, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
WTT events

Pitchford, Jarvis and Hursey ready for Sweden Smash test

Preview: Liam Pitchford, Tom Jarvis and Anna Hursey head to the Europe Smash buoyed by recent successes - includes news on the draw.

August 13, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

First visit to Elite Training Centre for young PDC players

Four Pathway Development Centres sent players to the first of this year's PDC camps over the weekend of 9-10 August. 

August 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Aaron McKibbin and Will Bayley win Elite gold in the USA

Gold for Will Bayley in men’s class 7 and Aaron McKibbin in men’s class 8 were the highlights of 10 singles medals won by the British Para Table Tennis team at the ITTF World Para Elite Spokane in Washington state, USA.

August 12, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
The front of the home of Nailsworth Phoenix table tennis club
South-West

14 New Level 1 Coaches Join the Ranks After an Inspiring Weekend at Nailsworth Phoenix TTC

The South West area is thrilled to welcome 14 newly qualified TTE Level 1 coaches, following a weekend of enthusiasm, energy and inspiration at NPTTC.... Continue reading

August 11, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
WTT events

English umpires named for WTT Star Contender London

Eight English umpires have been selected to officiate at the WTT Star Contender London.

August 11, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Trio of ‘Fivers’ see dominant season on Isle of Wight

Three players have dominated Isle of Wight table tennis this season.

August 11, 2025 | Peter Clarke
Competitions

Don’t miss out on the Sussex 4* – entries close soon!

There’s still time to enter the first major tournament of the 2025/26 season, the Sussex 4*, with some big names already in the field!  The tournament is... Continue reading

August 8, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Every match matters as format is revealed for landmark London 2026 worlds

The format for the landmark London 2026 World Championships has been confirmed – and includes a mouthwatering prospect for home fans.

August 8, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

England Hopes Week: Shining a light on the next generation

England Hopes Week, launching next month, will be an annual event that shines the spotlight on the England talent pathway.

August 8, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Will Bayley has to dig deep to strike gold in Washington

World No 1 Will Bayley won his third consecutive singles gold medal when winning the men’s class 7 singles at the ITTF World Para Future Spokane tournament in Washington state, USA.

August 8, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
East

Ping Pong Social Comes To Hertfordshire

A collaborative effort between Table Tennis England, The Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City and the Hertfordshire County Table Tennis Association has seen the first... Continue reading

August 7, 2025 | Chris Bryden
From the Archives

Armour-plated table among the gems unearthed in archive discovery!

We've digitised a series of microfiche sheets which provide a fascinating look into the early years of our sport, as described by Diane Webb, Chair of the Archives, Museum and Records Committee.

August 7, 2025 | Diane Webb
National

Chief Executive’s Update: August 2025

As the summer unfolds, it’s a moment to reflect on what’s been an exciting and inspiring few weeks for English table tennis – across our... Continue reading

August 7, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Get the lowdown on all our competitions with our interactive model!

Thinking of testing yourself at competitions in 2025/26? Our new Interactive Player Pathway Model explains the competitions landscape and where players of all ages and abilities fit into it!

August 7, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Final rankings for 2024/25 out now

The final rankings and ratings for the 2024/25 season have been published - members are asked to check and let us know of any queries.

August 7, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
North West

ParkyPING! – from England to Japan and back again

A competition for people with Parkinson’s in Manchester has taken on an international element with three Japanese players travelling to take part - building on a friendship which started earlier this year.

August 4, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

National champions Megan Shackleton and Joshua Stacey lead squad for USA

Recently crowned national champions Megan Shackleton and Joshua Stacey are included in a 15-strong British squad for the ITTF World Para Elite Spokane 2025 taking place in Washington state, USA from August 9-13.

August 4, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Competitions

What’s new in competitions for 2025/26

August 1 marks the first day of the 2025/26 season, bringing with it important changes to competitions, regulations and rankings.

August 1, 2025 | Paul Stimpson