Competition Review

Tiered Open Tournaments – what you need to know

Find out how the tournament landscape will change in the coming two seasons, and how you can register to take part in one of two online Q&A sessions.

June 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Missed chances cost Drinkhall at WTT Star Contender Ljubljana

Paul Drinkhall picked up a win against a higher-ranked opponent at the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana, before going out in the next round, while Tom Jarvis was knocked out by the top-ranked player in the qualifying stage.

June 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Welfare Officers: Register now for our webinar

Calling all Welfare Officers! The Safeguarding Team are pleased to announce that we have our annual training plan finalised and it is now available to view on the Table Tennis England website.

June 12, 2024 | Claire Friend, Safeguarding Offficer
Table Tennis United

New outdoor tables encourage residents to be more active

Villagers are getting some help to become more active thanks to the installation of two new outdoor table tennis tables.

June 11, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

National Series to provide a new test for young athletes

The new National Series for the highest-ranked young players in three age-groups will begin in August, with the dates and host clubs now confirmed.

June 10, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Jetha’s fine comeback earns quarter-final spot

Sienna Jetha reached the quarter-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Helsingborg, while Max Radiven beat team-mate Kacper Piwowar on his way to the last 16.

June 10, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
U10-U13 Nationals

Marquis and Dimitrov double up at Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Violet-Lily Marquis and Dimitar Dimitrov became double national singles champions on day two of the Mark Bates Ltd U10-13 National Championships.

June 9, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Eight champions crowned at Mark Bates Ltd U10-13 Nationals

Eight individuals can call themselves national champions after day one of the Mark Bates Ltd U10-13 National Championships.

June 8, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

British League entries now open for 2024/25

Entries are now open for the British League season 2024/25 - the deadline is June 30.

June 7, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
U10-U13 Nationals

Ramirez-Rioja hoping to emulate success of superstars with new monogram

It is not unknown for high-profile athletes to complement their personal brands with an eye-catching monogram.

June 6, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Tender process open for 2024/25 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 2024/25 season.

June 6, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Jarvis misses place in main draw in Zagreb

Tom Jarvis beat two higher-ranked players to move to within one victory of a place in the main draw at the WTT Contender Zagreb - but was denied by the same player who knocked out Paul Drinkhall.

June 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Meet our new Women and Girls Ambassadors

Thirteen Women & Girls Ambassadors will help enthuse and inspire more female players to get into table tennis and help us to create more opportunities for them.

June 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Hursey inspires at inaugural SHEplays talent day

The first SHEplays Girls’ Talent event saw 30 girls showcase their skills and receive expert coaching – with GB’s Anna Hursey providing extra stardust.

June 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpire Nico – my journey from helping out with scoring to selection for the Paris Olympics

Umpire Nico Caltabiano says it was a “dreams-come-true moment” to be selected as part of the officials’ team for the Paris Olympics.

June 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
U10-U13 Nationals

WTT medallists come to the fore at Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 Nationals

No fewer than four WTT medallists will be competing for titles at the Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships this weekend.

June 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: Tony Clayton, member of Ping Pong Diplomacy tour and so much more

Obituary and funeral details for Tony Clayton, a former England international who will forever be in the history books.

June 4, 2024 | Diane Webb
Officials

Follow our lead! Four new umpires talk about their journeys

VIDEO: We talk to four umpires who recently completed their Level 2 (National) qualifications - plus find out how you can start your umpiring journey.

June 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Norwich double up at ELCC finals

Norwich won two of the four trophies on offer at the English Leagues Cup Competitions finals, hosted by Draycott & Long Eaton TTC.

June 3, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Talented dozen selected for England Schools duty

England have named a 12-strong squad of players for the ISF World Schools Championship in Bahrain later this year.

June 3, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Brilliant BATTS retain SBL Premier Cup

BATTS retained the SBL Premier Cup with a 4-0 final victory over Ormesby, making up for the disappointment of missing out to Brighton in the Premier Division a couple of weeks ago.

June 2, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Solitary victory not enough for Lam

Eunice Lam won one match but was unable to reach the knockout stage at the WTT Youth Contender Berlin.

June 2, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Pablo powers to silver medal at WTT event in Czechia

Pablo Ramirez Rioja got on the podium at the WTT Youth Contender Havirov but just missed out on the top prize to the second seed.... Continue reading

June 2, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

BATTS break hosts’ hearts to set up repeat chance

Holders BATTS are into the final as they seek to retain the SBL Premier Cup - and British League powerhouses Ormesby will be trying to stop them.

June 1, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Table tennis has positive impact in prisons – study

Table tennis has been found to improve the psychological, social and physical wellbeing of prisoners in a study carried out by a leading academic on behalf of Table Tennis England.

May 30, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Watch every minute of SBL Premier Cup action live on TTE.TV

Paralympic champion Will Bayley will spearhead Brighton’s bid for a league and cup double at the Senior British League, Premier Division Cup this weekend – and you can watch every shot live and exclusive on TTE.TV.

May 29, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Historic Senior 4* now open for entries

As part of the implementation of the Competition Review, Cambridge will host the first Senior 4* tournament on the 2024/25 calendar.

May 29, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Super silver for Sinan in Berlin!

Sinan Surensoy reached the Under-13 Boys’ Singles final at the WTT Youth Contender in Berlin, only missing out on the title to the top seed.

May 29, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
National

Don Parker re-elected unopposed to Table Tennis England Board

Don Parker has been elected unopposed as Member Elected Director to serve for his second four-year term on the Board of Table Tennis England.

May 29, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Leagues target success on four fronts at ELCC

Three leagues will be targeting success on all four fronts at the English League Cup Competitions final weekend.

May 29, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Start your umpiring journey here!

Would you like to emulate the 18 English umpires who were part of the team of officials at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? If so, why not take the first step on the umpiring ladder at our upcoming course in the North West?

May 28, 2024 | Martin Ireland
Competitions

Yeh doubles up as Vlasov adds to honours at Gloucester Grand Prix

VIDEO: Grigory Vlasov added another Men’s Singles title to his list of Grand Prix honours, while Tsz Yan Nancy Yeh took the Women’s Singles at the Gloucester Grand Prix.

May 28, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Dimitrov and Ramirez Rioja pick up best results in Romania

Pablo Ramirez Rioja reached the B final at the European Under-13 Championships in Romania, where Dimitar Dimitrov was the only member of the England squad to reach the main draw.

May 27, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Soraya’s a semi-final star in Poland

Soraya Rahmani-Walentynska reached the semi-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Wladyslawowo in Poland on her international debut.

May 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson