Adrian Christy CEO
Table Tennis United

Chief Executive’s Update September 2024

Read my latest update from across the business and sport

September 2, 2024 | Adrian Christy
Competitions

Cadet & Junior 4* series provides route to the Nationals

Cadet and Junior 4* events will see some hard fought competition this season as some of the best young players in the country battle to... Continue reading

September 2, 2024 | Mark Pinder
Para table tennis

Shackleton makes winning start to Paralympic singles campaign

Megan Shackleton started her Paralympic singles campaign with a 3-0 win against Ghaliah Alanazi from Saudi Arabia, silver medallist in the Al Watani Para Open... Continue reading

September 1, 2024 | Jack Ramful
Para table tennis

Shilton and Karabardak take Paralympic doubles bronze

Billy Shilton and Paul Karabardak were beaten in three close sets in the semi-final of men’s class 14 by the number one seeds Rungroj Thainiyom... Continue reading

August 31, 2024 | Jack Ramful
Para table tennis

World champions Shilton and Karabardak assured of Paralympic medal

Billy Shilton and Paul Karabardak’s dream of adding Paralympic gold to the World title they won two years ago is still alive after they came... Continue reading

August 30, 2024 | Jack Ramful
Olympics & Paralympics

Paralympics singles events draws made

The draws for the singles competitions at the Paralympics have been made, with some tough draws handed out in the early stages.

August 30, 2024 | Table Tennis England
Olympics & Paralympics

Stacey and Twomey miss out on medal after quarterfinal loss to China

Competing in only their second tournament together Joshua Stacey and teenager Bly Twomey missed out on a medal in mixed class 17.

August 30, 2024 | Fran Bullock
Dimitar Dimitrov
WTT events

Dimitrov narrowly misses out on Youth Contender Final but English players compete well

After sailing through the group stages 3-0, 3-2 and 3-0, Dimitar Dimitrov lost out by the smallest of margins in the U11s Boys Singles Semi Finals at the Youth Contender in Otocec.

August 30, 2024 | Keely Armitt
Olympics & Paralympics

Twomey and Pickard secure Paralympic bronze for GB

After the first session on day one in Paris, Bly Twomey and Fliss Pickard picked up the first medal of the games for ParalympicsGB table tennis!

August 29, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
Competitions

National Series: A thrilling start as the best young players battle for supremacy

The National Series, a brand-new competition in the calendar designed to provide a consistent and high-quality competitive environment for the nation’s top youth players, is... Continue reading

August 29, 2024 | Jack Ramful
North East

Middlesbrough Coach CPD Workshop at Swerve Table Tennis Club

Attention coaches! An exciting opportunity for professional development is coming to Middlesbrough on the 20th of October. The Coach Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop will... Continue reading

August 28, 2024 | Lauren Evans
Featured

Corby Town helps to Level the Table for girls with first 1*

Corby Town TTC is preparing to host its first ever regulated Cadet & Junior 1* tournament – and it will be a girls’ event. 

August 28, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
ParalympicGB table tennis athletes
Olympics & Paralympics

Doubles draw throws up some tough challenges for Paralympics GB

The draw for the Paralympic doubles events that start in Paris on Thursday has thrown up some tough challenges for the table tennis team representing Paralympics GB.

August 27, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
Olympics & Paralympics

World No 1 Will Bayley looks to sweep up another Paralympic title

Video: Can Will Bayley 'complete table tennis' - again - by adding Paralympic gold to his world and European titles?

August 27, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Aaron McKibbin looks to cap ‘best year’ with Paralympics glory

Video: Aaron McKibbin has never failed to win a medal at the Paralympics, but with three bronzes already to his name he is ready to upgrade to gold this time around in Paris.

August 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Dimitar Dimitrov and Alyssa Nguyen hit the top 20 at Euro Minis

Dimitar Dimitrov and Alyssa Nguyen secure top-20 finishes at the Euro Mini Championships, while Amber Lemmon also reached the main draw. The annual tournament in... Continue reading

August 25, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Paul Karabardak and Rob Davies looking to add to their Paralympics legacies

Video: By the time Paris 2024 has come to an end, Welsh stars Paul Karabardak and Rob Davies will have competed at an amazing total of eight Games between them.

August 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
The British Olympic mascot plays table tennis as the crowd in the background watch the big screen
Olympics & Paralympics

Enjoy the Paralympics at the Fanzone Bristol

The summer of sport continues with the Paralympics starting on Wednesday 28th August. Why not visit the Fanzone, Cabot Circus Bristol? Play table tennis, watch... Continue reading

August 23, 2024 | Amanda Leonard
Olympics & Paralympics

Josh Stacey has triple target at Paris Paralympics

Video: Ask Josh Stacey what his target is at the Paris Paralympics and his answer is simple.

August 23, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

The Worlds is not enough as Billy Shilton targets Paralympics medals

Video: Hear from Billy Shilton as he aims to add Paralympic glory to his World Championships gold.

August 23, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

First-round exit for Andrew Baggaley at WTT Feeder Olomouc

Andrew Baggaley went out in the first round of the Men's Singles at the WTT Feeder Olomouc at the hands of the world No 205 from China.

August 22, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Four years to qualify for LA – are you in the ‘9% club’?

Video: 9% of Britons believe they could qualify for the table tennis competition at LA 2028 if they started training today - we decided to show a total newcomer to the sport just what they might expect!

August 22, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Table Tennis United

Michael Loveder is our Official Photographer for the 2024/25 season

Table Tennis England is delighted to appoint Michael Loveder as our Official Photographer for the 2024/25 season.

August 22, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Five named in England squad for European Individual Championships

England have named a squad of five players for the European Individual Championships in Austria in October.

August 22, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: National champion and England international Judy Williams

Former England and Netherlands international Judy Williams passed away on 16 August aged 80 in the Netherlands, where she had lived for a number of years.

August 22, 2024 | Diane Webb
Olympics & Paralympics

Tom Matthews & Megan Shackleton relish being back in front of a crowd

‘Best friends’ Tom Matthews and Megan Shackleton have already had an individual Paralympics podium moment – now they are aiming to repeat the experience in front of fans.

August 22, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Green and Yu provide target for the rest as National Series kicks off

Connor Green and Tianer Yu are the top seeds trying to stay ahead of the chasing pack when the inaugural National Series gets under way this weekend.

August 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Martin Perry: I watched Will Bayley from the crowd, now I’m playing doubles with him at the Paralympics!

Video: Martin Perry was a spectator watching Will Bayley get on to the podium at London 2012 – now he is playing doubles alongside him at the Paris Paralympics.

August 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Fliss Pickard is taking her incredible journey in her stride

Video: Fliss Pickard stands on the threshold of her first Paralympics knowing it has been a long journey to get to this point – but also knowing the journey is far from over.

August 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Wanted: Table tennis players to star alongside Hollywood heartthrob Timothee Chalamet!

The hunt is on for British players to star alongside Hollywood hot property Timothee Chalamet in a film about the life of table tennis legend... Continue reading

August 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Bly Twomey living a teenage dream as she prepares for Paralympics

Video: Hear from Bly Twomey as the 14-year-old prepares for her first Paralympics.

August 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: New teams ready for new season

There will be 32 teams competing in the 2024/25 season of the Clacton & District League, four more than entered last season.

August 19, 2024 | Tony Oswick
Competitions

Opening rankings published for the new season

The opening rankings and ratings for the 2024/25 season have been published.  Searchable Excel spreadsheets containing all rankings and ratings, plus the individual age groups... Continue reading

August 16, 2024 | Julie Snowdon
North West

Great Northern Ping Hub Olympic Challenge

The Great Northern Ping Hub, Manchester recently held an Olympic Challenge event, its first competition at the venue, here's how the day unfolded.

August 15, 2024 | Martin Ireland