International

Debutant Yu in squad for Home Nations International

Tianer Yu will make her England debut as part of the squad named for the Home Nations International in Bangor, Wales, next month.

October 25, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Sally appointed to key ETTU equality committee

Table Tennis England Director Sally Hughes hopes her appointment to a key European committee on gender equality will pay dividends in this country and help get more women and girls playing the sport.

October 24, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

BATTS and St Neots to host National Cups

BATTS and St Neots have been selected to host the National Cup competitions in the 2023/24 season.

October 24, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Workforce

Do you have the skills to help our voluntary committees?

Do you have skills in finance management or HR and People Development which can help us deliver Table Tennis United?

October 24, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Ormesby and BATTS remain unbeaten in SBL Premier Division

Two sides remain unbeaten after a weekend that saw an SBL Premier Division Scottish derby and a father and son teaming up to pick up a win.

October 23, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
Competitions

Vlasov’s awesome foursome in Preston

Top seed Grigory Vlasov won the Men’s Singles title at the Preston Grand Prix for the fourth event in a row, while England international Jasmin Wong took the women’s event.

October 23, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Para table tennis

Film producers seek input from children with disabilities

Do you know of any children with disabilities who would like to help improve access to sport in schools? If so, the producers of a film would like to hear from them.

October 23, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Saunders shows resilience to earn fifth-placed finish at Mini Masters

Hannah Saunders finished fifth at the Stiga Mini Masters event in Belgium, which featured 14 of the top players in Europe.

October 23, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Derek defies the years

Derek Willis, the most senior of all the regular top-flight League players, continues to defy the years in Division One of the Clacton League, this week recording another hat-trick in Walton A’s 8-2 success against Walton C.

October 23, 2023 | Tony Oswick
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Newcomers continue fast start

New club Great Yeldham have got off to a storming start in their debut season in the Braintree Table Tennis League.

October 23, 2023 | Ron Fosker
Counties and Leagues

Chelmsford & Dist: Chivers keeps up good run by juniors

Following impressive wins in Week 4 and recent exceptional performances by fellow junior players Aidan Lees and James Donald, Chelmsford A’s Harry Chivers added more names to the list of top ranked players who have been upset by a junior player so far this 2023/2024 season.

October 23, 2023 | Jeremy Hill
Clubs

How clubs can raise money the easy way

Signing up to easyfundraising can help your club raise money - find out how, or register for our supporting webinar.

October 20, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
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British Clubs Leagues

8 teams set for action-packed SBL Premier Division weekend

Premier Division champions face last year’s runners up on a weekend that features three other fixtures including a Scottish derby.

October 19, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
National

Make your nominations to BBC Unsung Hero award

Do you know a local hero of table tennis who deserves to be brought to national attention for the work they do to help people to enjoy and achieve in the sport? If so, why not nominate them for a BBC Sports Personality of the Year award?

October 19, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
National

Question Time: How to join our latest event

Our members have another chance to put questions to members of our Board and Senior Leadership Team on Wednesday November 15.

October 18, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
National

Special moments as Sandra Deaton chairs her last Board meeting

Sandra Deaton was presented with an engraved crystal fruit bowl as she chaired her final Table Tennis England Board meeting.

October 18, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Managing the menopause with table tennis

Today marks World Menopause Day, which offers an opportunity for us to address this once taboo subject, and how our sport can be of benefit for the women navigating through the menopause.

October 18, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
Performance

We’re helping young athletes make good lifestyle choices

England’s young athletes are learning how balancing all their commitments and focusing on areas outside the sport can create a positive impact on their performance on the table.

October 17, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Table Tennis United

Robert is our new London Area Chair

A London Area Chair has been appointed after an open recruitment process, bringing the number to five, who will help us deliver the priorities of Table Tennis United.

October 17, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

ITTF President Petra Sorling elected to International Olympic Committee

Table Tennis England wishes to congratulate International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Petra Sorling on her election as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

October 17, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Chelmsford & Dist: Double delight for unbeaten Galleywood

While the Galleywood A team continue to acclimatize to life in division 1, Galleywood B & C teams sit at the summit of divisions 3 & 4 with perfect records of four wins.

October 17, 2023 | Jeremy Hill
International

Abraham’s run in Philippines is ended by injury

A shoulder injury ended Abraham Sellado's involvement at the WTT Youth Contender Puerto Princesa in The Philippines, after he had reached one semi-final and one quarter-final.

October 17, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Liam credits Murphy as he reflects on Muscat success

Liam Pitchford feels his game is in the best place it has been since before the pandemic - and his developing relationship with coach John Murphy is a major part of that.

October 17, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: JBL, ELCC and Hull stalwart Richard B Hudson

Richard B Hudson, a Table Tennis England Vice-President and National Councillor and a stalwart of the table tennis scene in Humberside and Yorkshire, has died at the age of 73.

October 16, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Poon and Vlasov look for more Grand Prix glory in Preston

Yat Poon will have the chance to win a second successive Grand Prix as the circuit moves on to Preston this weekend.

October 16, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Grantham College boys and girls both top of the class at JBL

Grantham Academy lead the way in both boys' and girls' Premier Divisions after the first weekend of the Junior British League.

October 16, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Teenage talent to the fore

Ruby Gallagher and Lucy Carvell were the stars of the show for Brotherhood F in their side’s 8-2 win this week against Nomads Ocelots in Division Three of the Clacton League, the two talented 14-year-olds displaying a deal of determination along with their undoubted talent, and both recording fine hat-tricks.

October 16, 2023 | Tony Oswick
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Champions start with a bang

Netts A, champions for the past two years, wasted no time in stamping their authority on Braintree Table Tennis League’s new season with a 10-0 win in their first match.

October 16, 2023 | Ron Fosker
International

Pitchford beaten in final rollercoaster

VIDEO: Hugo Calderano staged an incredible turnaround to deny Liam Pitchford a maiden WTT singles title in a quite astonishing final at the Contender event in Muscat.

October 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Unlucky Earley misses out after superb victory

Sophie Earley beat the world No 31 senior player at the WTT Youth Star Contender Doha, but agonisingly went out of the competition on countback in the group stage.

October 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Brilliant Pitchford sets up a final shot in Muscat

Liam Pitchford was at his blistering best as he won two matches to storm into the final of the WTT Contender Muscat.

October 13, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Pitchford sinks world No 8 at WTT Muscat

WATCH: Liam Pitchford beat the World No 8 in the last 16 of the WTT Contender Muscat - and he & Tom Jarvis are into the doubles semi-finals.

October 12, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

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?

October 12, 2023 | Martin Ireland
Schools

Jack Petchey Table Tennis Programme is now open

Table Tennis England is delighted to announce that our partnership programme with the Jack Petchey Foundation is now open.

October 11, 2023 | Paul Stimpson