GB performance

Three medals but no golden ticket to Paris

Three bronze medals were taken but the ultimate prize of automatic qualification for Paris eluded the British athletes on the final day of the Paralympic World Qualification Tournament in Thailand.

May 25, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
Team England

England finish 22nd at European Under-13 Championships

England finished in 22nd position at the European Under-13 Championships in Romania, with an overall record of four victories and four defeats in the team competition.

May 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Trio stay in hunt for Paralympic place

Chris Ryan (men’s class 2), Jack Hunter-Spivey (men’s class 5) and Megan Shackleton (women’s class 4) are all still in contention for a place in the Paralympic tournament in Paris going into the final day of the Paralympic World Qualification Tournament in Pattaya, Thailand.

May 24, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
International

Pitchford snapped up by Crocs as top pick for MLTT

Liam Pitchford was the top pick in the Major League Table Tennis draft as the Florida Crocs picked him to spearhead their campaign for the new season beginning in September.

May 22, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Volunteers

Help shape the future of volunteering in table tennis

Table Tennis England are excited to launch their volunteer landscape survey which aims to enhance the volunteering experience in the dynamic world of table tennis. To make this possible, they're asking for your insights!

May 22, 2024 | Martin Ireland
Competitions

Classic TT returns to BATTS

Find out more about the UK & Ireland Open Classic tournament - a sandpaper and wooden bat tournament with a chance to qualify for the 2025 Ping Pong World Championships. 

May 22, 2024 | Juliet Johnston
Counties and Leagues

Chance to win big and help charity at island tournament

The Isle of Wight Charity Tournament on Saturday, June 15 is now open for entries.

May 22, 2024 | Peter Clarke
Women and Girls

Landmark women & girls’ tournament to feature para classes

A milestone women & girls’ tournament, featuring para classes, is fast approaching – book your place now. Plus - find details about a 'come and try' session for Disabled People.

May 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Another year of development and growth for TT Leagues

As the 2023/24 season comes to an end, we reflect on a year which has seen important new functionality added to the system. TT Leagues continues to be used across a wide range of competitions at local, regional and national levels.

May 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Seven aim to grasp last chance to qualify for Paralympics

Tokyo medallists Jack Hunter-Spivey, Tom Matthews, Megan Shackleton and Ross Wilson are included in a squad of seven British Para table tennis athletes hoping to secure their ticket to Paris in the Paralympic World Qualification Tournament this week

May 21, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Presentations crown successful season

The Burnham & District Table Tennis League held a very successful and well attended Presentation Evening this week. 

May 20, 2024 | Eamonn Hall
Schools

Schools champions named in squad for England’s Manx mission

Medallists from the Butterfly Schools Finals will play a key role in the England squad at the Senior Schools International.

May 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Dani reaches knockouts at WTT event in Spain

Rohan Dani was the only one of three English players to reach the knockout stage at the WTT Youth Contender Platja D'Aro in Spain.

May 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Gloucester Grand Prix: Draw published

Several previous champions are heading to Gloucester for the latest in the Grand Prix series at the weekend.

May 20, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Jetha and Radiven strike gold at Cadet National Cup

Top seeds Sienna Jetha and Max Radiven lived up to billing as they won the Cadet National Cup titles.

May 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Brilliant Hursey books place at Paris Olympics!

Anna Hursey has become the first Welsh table tennis player to qualify for the Olympic Games - and the first GB player to book a place in Paris.

May 18, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Big day in Olympic Qualifying event

Day 3 of the Olympic Qualifying event in Sarajevo saw a mixed bag of results for GB's athletes.

May 17, 2024 | Table Tennis England
South-East

Festival Introduces youngsters to Table Tennis

The Medway Primary School Games Racket Skills Festival (for years 3 and 4) ‘Healthy Me outcome’ has been running annually for primary school teams cross... Continue reading

May 17, 2024 | Alan Lane
Featured

Magnificent three unbeaten to progress to Olympic Qualifying knockout stage

Paul Drinkhall, Tin-Tin Ho and Anna Hursey all passed through Stage 1 of Olympic Qualifying with flying colours without dropping a single match.

May 16, 2024 | Tim McGovern
Featured

Will Bayley takes on the famous Chasers on ITV

Will Bayley took on one of the most intimidating tasks on television when he tried to sink the fearsome Chasers and raise money for Brighton TTC.

May 16, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

SBL Premier Cup draw made

After a thrilling conclusion to SBL Premier Division season at the weekend which saw Brighton take the title for the first time in history after beating Harlow based BATTS 6-1, attention now turns to next month’s SBL Premier Cup, hosted by North Ayrshire TTC.

May 16, 2024 | Tim McGovern
Team England

Squads announced for European Youth Champs

A 13-strong squad packed with national champions has been selected by England for the European Youth Championships in Sweden in July.

May 16, 2024 | Julie Snowdon
North West

13th Invitation Champions Challenge

On Friday 31st May 2024, six players and former Closed Singles Champions winners from North West Leagues, will challenge for the coveted title and the Martin Machin Memorial Trophy.

May 15, 2024 | Martin Ireland
Team England

UKAD Clean Sport Week: Journey to the Podium 

Table Tennis England is proud to reaffirm our commitment to clean sport by supporting UK Anti-Doping’s national awareness week, which champions clean sport, education, and anti-doping initiatives across the UK. 

May 15, 2024 | Julie Snowdon
GB performance

British trio focused on Olympic qualification

Paul Drinkhall will aim to qualify for his fourth Olympics, Tin-Tin Ho her second and Anna Hursey her first as GB athletes compete at the European Olympic Singles Qualification tournament this week.

May 14, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Move for mental health: The benefits of table tennis this Mental Health Awareness Week 

For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we focus on the vital role of mental well-being in our daily lives, to align with the campaign... Continue reading

May 13, 2024 | Julie Snowdon
Alex Naumi plays a shot.
British Clubs Leagues

Brighton TTC crowned Premier Division champions

First league win in Brighton’s history came after a title-deciding clash against BATTS.

May 13, 2024 | Wilf Reeve
Schools

Jack Petchey champions crowned on big day in London

Eight new champions were crowned at the Jack Petchey Foundation Schools Table Tennis Individual Finals. The pick of London talent was on display as players... Continue reading

May 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Island teenager wins Echo Centenary Cup

A large crowd attended the annual Isle of Wight Echo Centenary Cup tournament finals recently. They were enjoyed an evening of exciting and top-quality matches. 

May 12, 2024 | Peter Clarke
GB performance

McKibbin & Stacey take gold in ‘battle of Britain’

On the final day of the ITTF Slovenia Para Open in Lasko, Aaron McKibbin & Joshua Stacey won gold and Ashley Facey & Ross Wilson took silver after an all-GB final in the men’s class 18 doubles.

May 12, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
GB performance

Will Bayley and Bly Twomey strike gold in Slovenia!

World No 1 Will Bayley and 14-year-old Bly Twomey won golds at the ITTF Slovenia Para Open in Lasko today, and there was silver for Tom Matthews and bronze for Martin Perry and Billy Shilton.

May 9, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
Counties and Leagues

Griffin is league’s centenary champion

Cheltenham TTA held a centenary tournament, with 34 competitors involved.

May 9, 2024 | Richard Comley
Josh Bennett plays a forehand shot
British Clubs Leagues

BATTS and Brighton set for Premier Division title decider

The race for the SBL Premier Division title has gone down to the wire, with BATTS and Brighton set to play a winner-takes-all match on Saturday.

May 9, 2024 | Wilf Reeve
Performance

On top of the world – but Dimitar targets improvement over ranking

Video: England's Dimitar Dimitrov was last month ranked the No 1 under-11 player in the world - find out what he has to say about getting to the top.

May 9, 2024 | Paul Stimpson