British Clubs Leagues

Huge shock throws SBCL Premier Division wide open

Photo Credit: Michael Loveder The Senior British Club League Premier Division is wide open after one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history. Unbeaten... Continue reading

March 17, 2025 | Matthew Shaw
WTT events

Tianer Yu takes notable scalp at WTT Youth Contender Berlin

Tianer Yu warmed up for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships by defeating the world No 29 Junior at the WTT Youth Contender Berlin.

March 17, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Romain Simon pleased to win bronze in Spain

Pathway athlete Romain Simon combined with Austrian Henrik Andersson to take bronze in the men’s class 8 doubles at the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava in Platja d’Aro today

March 14, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Senior National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd Nationals: Don’t miss out on tickets as draw is released

The draws for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships have been revealed - see who's playing who and how you can get tickets.

March 13, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

What you see is what you get – take Time Out with Paul Drinkhall

WATCH: Our latest Time Out feature on YouTube sees Paul Drinkhall talk about his glittering career at the top of English table tennis.

March 13, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Tianer Yu defeated by top seed at WTT Youth Contender Havirov

The Junior world No 3 ended Tianer Yu’s stay at the WTT Youth Contender Havirov in Czechia.

March 13, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Marvellous Maliha wins Fusion Women’s 2*

The Fusion Women’s 2* Open Tournament delivered a day of high-intensity table tennis, showcasing remarkable skill, determination and sportsmanship

March 13, 2025 | John Dennison
Competitions

County Championships: Yorkshire take O60s title in style

Yorkshire put in a commanding performance to secure the O-60s County Championships Premier Division title on their return to the top division after a two-year... Continue reading

March 13, 2025 | Neil Hurford
Senior National Championships

Connor Green determined to take the next step at Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Connor Green is eager to prevent history repeating itself as he targets a place at Finals Day of the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.

March 13, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Chelmsford & Dist: Lowman’s treble keeps title race alive

Chelmsford A reclaimed second position in division one with a 10-0 away win at Galleywood A in a fixture which saw three wins apiece for Harry Chivers, Simon Jarvis and Josh Bickles.

March 12, 2025 | Jeremy Hill
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Stow Maries triumph in the battle of Maldon

There was some decisive action at the top of Division 2 of the Burnham & District Table Tennis League this week as the top two contenders went head-to-head in a potential winner takes all battle in sunny Maldon.

March 12, 2025 | Eamonn Hall
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Harrington continues improvement

The overall results may not set pulses racing but there were some intriguing vignettes among recent matches in the first division of the Braintree Table Tennis League. 

March 12, 2025 | Ron Fosker
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Walton B on the up

The improvement of Walton B in Division One has been one of the features of the season and they can now lay claim to be the best of the three Walton top-flight teams.

March 12, 2025 | Tony Oswick
GB performance

Bronzes for Fliss Pickard and Grace Williams in Portugal

Fliss Pickard and Grace Williams took bronze in the women’s class 6 and women’s class 8 singles respectively at the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava tournament in Platja d’Aro today.

March 12, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Competitions

Waddup and Rule rule ‘best ever’ Cippenham Team 1*

The 18th annual running of the Cippenham Team 1* Open on Sunday was the best ever, according to Organiser Graham Trimming.

March 12, 2025 | Graham Trimming
Competitions

Entries open for inaugural Senior 4* at Cleveland

Entries are now open for the Cleveland Senior 4* - the first Senior 4* since implementation of the Competition Review.

March 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: Multiple world and European champion and VETTS icon Betty Bird

Multiple world and European veterans champion and former England international Betty Bird has been described as a legend and an icon after passing away at the age of 90.

March 12, 2025 | Paul Stimpson (with thanks to Diane Webb)
Featured

Can Ormesby extend their winning streak to seven games?

The final round seven SBCL Premier Division game is scheduled for Saturday 15 March with the league leaders travelling to North Ayrshire.

March 12, 2025 | Wilf Reeve
GB performance

No medals for Para GB squad despite fighting displays

Medals eluded a young British squad in the doubles events at the ITTF World Para Future Lignano tournament in Italy, but they will look to build on some promising performances and valuable experience.

March 10, 2025 | Francesca Bullock
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Surprise doubles champions crown Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals

It was a day for the lower seeded players as Adam Alibhai & Pablo Ramirez Rioja and Evie Knaapen & Catherine Lv tasted doubles glory as the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 National Championships came to an end.

March 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Soraya and Abraham rule the Cadets at Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Abraham Sellado took his second title of the weekend and Soraya Rahmani-Walentynska her first ever at the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 National Championships.

March 9, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Treb-Ella! Superb Pashley wins three titles at Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals

Ella Pashley won a glorious treble gold on day one of the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 National Championships in Nottingham. Pashley & Sienna... Continue reading

March 8, 2025 | Paul Stimpson