Competitions

Ben and Eunice win top bands at Graham Spicer 1*

At the inaugural Graham Spicer Under-15 1* tournament on there were 24 boys and seven girls, with 24 players from Surrey and the rest from Kent, Middlesex, Essex, Hertfordshire and Somerset. 

September 23, 2024 | Pawel Meryn
East

Burnham & Dist: A Taylor-made victory for Cold Norton

The Burnham & District Table Tennis League is back with a vengeance with three highly competitive divisions again this year. Already some of the top players have laid down a challenge with impressive opening week performances. 

September 23, 2024 | Eamonn Hall
British Clubs Leagues

Wymondham bounce back to lead SBCL Championship after first weekend

Wymondham lead the way in the Senior British Clubs League Championship Division after an opening weekend on which no team remained unbeaten.

September 23, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Difficult start to MLTT defence for David McBeath despite sensational ‘roller’ shot

WATCH: David McBeath’s Texas Smash side endured a difficult start to the defence of their Major League Table Tennis title, despite the Englishman making an incredible roller shot.

September 23, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Yat Poon reaches main draw at WTT Feeder Halmstad

England-based Yat Poon picked up a good win, 12-10 in the fifth, to reach the main draw at the WTT Feeder Halmstad in Sweden. Poon... Continue reading

September 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Announcing WTT Feeder Manchester 2025!

Spectacular table tennis returns to Manchester with WTT Feeder Manchester 2025!

September 19, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Dimitar Dimitrov wins another WTT title!

Dimitar Dimitrov has notched another title on the WTT circuit, winning the Under-11 Boys’ Singles at the WTT Youth Contender Sarajevo. He did so without... Continue reading

September 18, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

All set for a thrilling weekend of SBCL Championship action

The competition is sure to be fierce when the new season kicks off in the Senior British Club League, Championship Division this weekend.

September 18, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Liam Pitchford and Florida Crocs make dramatic start to MLTT season

VIDEO: Liam Pitchford made a dramatic start to his Major League Table Tennis career as his golden point notched a key victory for Florida Crocs.

September 18, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 moves a big step closer

The table tennis community is waiting to hear whether or not the sport will be included in a scaled-back Commonwealth Games due to be held in Glasgow in 2026.

September 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

England VETTS sweep up medals at Home Nations Championships

England’s VETTS team swept the board in the team competitions and added a haul of individual medals at the Home Nations Championships in Guernsey.

September 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Island players celebrate a year of achievement

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association annual presentation evening is the Island's social highlight of the year.

September 17, 2024 | Peter Clarke
Officials

Umpire Sandy Nash excited by call-up to double World Championships

Sandy Nash is looking forward to seeing the inspirational qualities of players with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s up close as she prepares for her first international tournament as an umpire.

September 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd Nationals: Entries open for Qualifying Tournament

Entries are open for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships Qualifying Tournament, where players can earn a plum tie against one of the country’s top players.

September 16, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
North West

Level 1 Umpires Course Welcomes Players from Across the UK to Blackpool

On September 15, 2024, thirteen table tennis enthusiasts from as far afield as Ipswich and Scotland gathered at Blackpool Sports Centre to take part in the Level 1 Umpires Course.

September 16, 2024 | Martin Ireland
International

Andrew Baggaley picks up an eye-catching WTT win in Bulgaria

Andrew Baggaley beat a player more than 500 places higher than him in the world rankings as he reached the last 32 of the WTT Feeder Panagyurishte.

September 13, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Another WTT title for Dimitar Dimitrov as he wins in Montenegro

Dimitar Dimitrov has another WTT title under his belt after winning the Under-11 Boys' Singles at the WTT Youth Contender Podgorica.

September 13, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Luton U11 Development Competition

Table Tennis England and Luton Table Tennis Club have been working in partnership to develop and organise an U11 Development competition that will be held... Continue reading

September 12, 2024 | Chris Bryden
Clubs

Archway club welcomes Olympians Liam Pitchford and Anna Hursey

Paris Olympians Liam Pitchford and Anna Hursey recently spent a fortnight at the Archway Peterborough club training with its Academy players, under the coaching of Jiayi Liu, former England National coach.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
4 teenagers play table tennis in front of the big screen
Olympics & Paralympics

Olympic and Paralympic themed events inspire thousands to try table tennis

Thousands of people inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics sampled table tennis at two locations in the south west.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Fraser Riley’s unforgettable Paralympics experience

Fraser Riley did not expect to have a role to play at the Paralympics – but, in an emotional twist of fate, he ended up as one of the voices of table tennis at the Paris extravaganza.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

New working party will review competition regulations

A working party will be established to look into the purpose and implications of our regulations covering a number of competitions.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Entry deadline nears for Junior BCL

There are just a few days left to get entries in for the Junior section of the Youth British Clubs Leagues for the 2024/25 season.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Olympic silver medallist Truls Moregard recovers to beat Liam Pitchford

VIDEO: Liam Pitchford launched an opening blitz against Olympic silver medallist Truls Moregard at the WTT Champions Macao, but saw his opponent hit back to win the match in four.

September 11, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Still looking to improve at 99 years old – Edna’s lifelong passion for table tennis

Edna Fletcher MBE will be 99 years old this month and will no doubt celebrate the milestone with a game of her beloved table tennis, with her friends at Bracecamp Table Tennis Club.

September 11, 2024 | Eddy Fuller
East

Clacton & Dist: An appreciation of Shirley Rowlen

The Clacton League is sad to announce the death of Shirley Rowlen. Shirley had been League President since 2017 and her passing ends an association of nearly 50 years with local table tennis.

September 10, 2024 | Tony Oswick
South-East

Ryan Cates’ stand-out season to be marked at Island presentation night

A young player with great potential, who seems to improve every time he picks up a table tennis bat, 17-year-old Ryan Cates has had an excellent year, playing in the Senior British League and other mainland tournaments.

September 10, 2024 | Peter Clarke
WTT events

Pitchford to Face Olympic Silver Medalist in the Last 16 in Macao

Liam Pitchford has claimed his place in the last 16 at the WTT Champions Macao, where he will face Truls Moregard, the recent Olympic silver... Continue reading

September 9, 2024 | Connor Whitehead
Olympics & Paralympics

Heartbreak for Bayley after spectacular men’s class 7 final

Will Bayley missed out on the gold medal by the smallest of margins after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to China’s Yan Shuo in the final... Continue reading

September 7, 2024 | Jack Ramful
Obituaries

Obituary: Former England international Jean Head (nee Winn)

Former England international Jean Head (nee Winn) passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2024 aged 94 years. Jean was born on 17th June 1930 in... Continue reading

September 7, 2024 | Diane Webb
Olympics & Paralympics

Davies takes silver as Bayley reaches final

Two medals secured on the final day of British interest in the Paralympics as Rob Davies takes silver, and Bayley reaches fourth consecutive MS7 Final.

September 6, 2024 | Table Tennis England
WTT events

Pitchford to take on Australian youngster in Macao first round

Liam Pitchford will be heading to Macao for the WTT Champions next week along with some of the biggest and best names in the world of table tennis.

September 6, 2024 | Table Tennis England
North West

UCLan Training Camps

Forty-two of the best players from ten different clubs across the North-West attended the training day. Travelling to the Preston campus from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and Cumbria.

September 6, 2024 | Dan O'Connell
South-West

Bristol Table Tennis Academy Launches

Funded through Sport England’s New Movement Fund The new Bristol Table Tennis Academy opened its doors on the 4th September 24 at SGS College, offering... Continue reading

September 5, 2024 | Amanda Leonard