Performance

Young athletes on upward learning curve during ‘psychology month’

England’s rising table tennis stars are learning about the psychology of being an elite athlete as a new pathway development programme gets under way – and their parents are going back to the classroom to help them as well!

September 12, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Take your seat for the return of SBL – live on TTE.TV!

The countdown is on to the return of the elite competition in British table tennis – live on TTE.TV!

September 11, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

England come back from the brink to beat Romania

England assured themselves of a last 16 place and will top their group after a brilliant comeback from 2-0 down to Romania at the European Team Championships today.

September 11, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Centenary presentations complete big year for Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association held its annual Presentation Evening on Saturday, 9th September.

September 11, 2023 | Peter Clarke
Team England

England men start with a win at the Euros, but it’s defeat for the women

England men got off to a winning start at the European Team Championships as Paul Drinkhall won twice in a 3-1 victory over Norway. However, England women were comfortably beaten by reigning champions Germany.

September 10, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Pattison draws a blank in Skopje

Ralph Pattison was unable to win any singles matches at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, North Macedonia, but he did reach the doubles quarter-finals.

September 10, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Jack & Megan take silver as GB end with four doubles medals

On the final day of the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sheffield the British team took four medals in the doubles events to bring their total medal tally to 12.

September 10, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
GB performance

At least three more medals on the way for Para GB in Sheffield

After the first day of the doubles events at the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sheffield the British team is assured of at least three medals when the tournament concludes today.

September 9, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

See England in European Championships action – live on TTE.TV!

Watch the European Team Championships – including three of England’s group matches – live on TTE.TV!

September 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Brilliant Bayley seals golden ticket to Paris

Will Bayley claimed the men’s class 7 European title in Sheffield and in doing so assured himself of qualification for the Paris Paralympics next year.

September 8, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
National

Announcement: DBS checks

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are aware of temporary issues affecting DBS checks by First Advantage and are working with our partners to restore normal service as soon... Continue reading

September 7, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Eight guaranteed medals for GB as Rob goes for fifth title

The British team secured eight singles medals on day three at the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sheffield.

September 7, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
Team England

England ready to face European challenge

VIDEO: England’s men’s and women’s teams will have very different challenges when the European Team Championships get under way in Malmo, Sweden, at the weekend.

September 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Jarvis warms up for Euros with Swedish success

Tom Jarvis had a confidence boost ahead of the European Team Championships, which start on Sunday, as he won the Halmstad Masters event over the weekend.

September 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
National

Chief Executive’s update: September 2023

World Team Table Tennis Championships 2026 & Major Events Strategy I hope by now, you will have heard or read of the amazing news that... Continue reading

September 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Adrian Christy appointed to key ITTF committee

Table Tennis England Chief Executive Adrian Christy has been appointed to the International Table Tennis Federation’s Rules Committee.

September 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Twomey, Davies and Matthews guarantee a medal

At the end of day two at the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sheffield the British team is assured of at least three singles medals with a further 11 players through to the knockout stages of their respective events.

September 6, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
GB performance

Brilliant Twomey shines in Sheffield

Will Bayley, Paul Karabardak and Aaron McKibbin became the first British players to reach the knockout stages of their respective singles events at the European Para Championships - and 13-year-old Bly Twomey beat the world No 6.

September 5, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
Performance

Announcing our first four Pathway Development Centres

The first four Table Tennis England Pathway Development Centres (PDCs) have been selected – and more centres are in the pipeline as the PDC strategy moves forward.

September 4, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Green takes third seed to the wire in Croatia

Connor Green's run in the under-19s boys' singles at the WTT Youth Contender Varazdin in Croatia was ended by the third seed in a deciding game.

September 4, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Para Euros under way in Sheffield

The European Para Championships are under way in Sheffield - find out how you can watch live, follow results, or buy tickets.

September 4, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Quartet reach main draw in Slovenia

Four players reached the knockout stages at the WTT Youth Contender Otocec in Slovenia, with Tianer Yu going on to make the last 16 in the under-19s.

September 4, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Wilson reclassified on eve of Para Euros

Men’s class 8 World No 2 Ross Wilson underwent a classification review by ITTF PTT yesterday with the result that he has been reclassified as a class 9 athlete for the ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sheffield this week.

September 4, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

Pitchford knocked out by Jorgic in Almaty

WATCH: Liam Pitchford was edged out in four close games by third seed Darko Jorgic at the WTT Contender Almaty today.

September 1, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Liverpool League planning centenary celebrations

Like the ITTF, the Liverpool and District Table Tennis League (LDTTL) celebrates its centenary in 2026. 

August 31, 2023 | Tom Purcell
GB performance

‘She’s the boss!’ Bayley on his GB doubles partner Bly

With the European Para Championships starting in Sheffield on Monday, we caught up with Will Bayley and his mixed doubles partner Bly Twomey.

August 31, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Pitchford notches opening win in Kazakhstan

Liam Pitchford got off to a winning start at the WTT Contender Almaty with a four-game victory over Lilian Bardet of France.

August 31, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Piwowar and Dimitrov pick of performers in Slovenia

Jakub Piwowar reached the main draw in two age groups and Dimitar Dimitrov reached the under-11 quarter-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Otocec in Slovenia.

August 31, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

More proof that, in table tennis, age is only a number

From the Crewe & District League comes another brilliant example of age being no barrier to enjoying and competing in table tennis.

August 30, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

McBeath aims to be star of Texas after Major League draft

David McBeath will play in the first ever Major League Table Tennis season in the USA after he was picked by Texas Smash in the player draft.

August 30, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

England aces get star treatment at photoshoot as Butterfly kit deal is extended

Watch our behind-the-scenes film of the kit launch photoshoot as Table Tennis England extends its agreement with Official Clothing Supplier, Butterfly.

August 29, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Saunders a top-10 hit at the Euro Minis

Hannah Saunders earned a top-10 finish at the Euro Mini Championships, Bly Twomey also made it through to the main draw.

August 29, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Ella reaches quarters and it’s fair play to England in Rio!

Ella Pashley reached the quarter-finals of the girls’ singles, while the squad also brought home the Fair Play Award as the ISF World Schools Gymnasiade in Rio came to a close.

August 28, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Walker goes out to fifth seed in Olomouc

Sam Walker was knocked out in the last 32 of the WTT Feeder Olomouc in Czechia by fifth seed Joao Geraldo, ending English interest in the competition.

August 25, 2023 | Paul Stimpson