Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Ups and downs aplenty

The game of leapfrog at the lower end of division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League continues apace.

March 2, 2026 | Ron Fosker
Senior National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd National Championships 2026: Tickets on sale

Tickets to what could be a historic Mark Bates Ltd National Championships are now on sale.

March 2, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Hurricanes and Leopards share the spoils

There’s little to choose between Holland Hurricanes and Nomads Leopards in Division Three of the Clacton League, as was evidenced when they met this week, the match ending all-square.

March 2, 2026 | Tony Oswick
Senior British Clubs Leagues

Hosts Nottingham put one hand on SBCL Championship trophy

Nottingham took a big step towards winning the Senior British Clubs League Championship division title as they extended their lead at the top of the table, with one weekend left to play.

March 2, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Get tickets to support your nation at London 2026

With 64 men's and 64 women's teams - representing a total of 80 nations - competing at the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026, there is sure to be a multi-cultural fanbase cheering them on from the stands.

February 27, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: England international turned golf pro David Creamer

It is with much sadness we heard that former England international, David Creamer, had passed away in January 2026 in Switzerland where he had lived for a number of years with his wife, Josefine.

February 26, 2026 | Diane Webb
Cadet and U17 National Championships

Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 Nationals 2026: Draws published

The draws for the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 Nationals in Nottingham next month have been released.

February 26, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

WTT Singapore Youth Smash 2026

See how England's Tianer Yu is getting on at the WTT Singapore Youth Smash.

February 26, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
London

Bounce donation ‘will have lasting impact’ on clubs and schools in London

Two table tennis clubs, plus schools in the London boroughs of Hackney and Islington were thrilled to receive a big donation of equipment from Bounce Ping Pong.

February 26, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Spinning a web of success: How VBCL champions Horsham climbed to the top

When Horsham Spinners won the Veterans’ British Clubs League Premier Division title earlier this month, it set the seal on a remarkable run of sustained success.

February 26, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
From the Archives

Virtuoso performances with bats and violin: The 1939 World Championships

From the archives: A rough journey to Cairo followed by gold-medal success - read about England's campaign as the World Championships was hosted by Africa for the first time.

February 25, 2026 | Diane Webb
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Squirrell a help and a hindrance to title-chasers

John Poysden, the Fambridge captain, wasn’t sure whether to curse or cuddle Mapledene’s Liam Squirrell this week.

February 24, 2026 | Eamonn Hall
WTT events

WTT Singapore Smash 2026

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Tom Jarvis exited the WTT Singapore Smash at the first hurdle as he came up against an impressive Kirill Gerassimenko.

February 24, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
TT Kidz

TT Kidz spurs youngsters to take on tournament

The inaugural Halifax Charitable Trust Junior Table Tennis Trophy tournament was held at Bishop Wilton Village Hall. Lady Halifax and Lord Halifax were guests of honour at the tournament.  

February 24, 2026 | Tony Fuller
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Simon’s super subs deliver the goods

It was a makeshift Brotherhood B side which faced Walton A in Division One of the Clacton League but the Brotherhood Club’s strength in depth was fully demonstrated when the ‘B’ team fielded two reserves and still ran out 7-3 winners.

February 24, 2026 | Tony Oswick
World Championships

Exchange Ping Hub shortlisted for London Sport Awards 2026 as London builds World Championships legacy

Table Tennis England is proud to share that The Exchange Ilford Ping Hub has been shortlisted for the London Sport Awards 2026 in the Active Environment Award category.

February 24, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Island veterans retain their titles

It was the veterans’ week on the Isle of Wight from 13-20 February, with the Over-60s and Over-70s tournaments and the same two players winning these events as last year.

February 24, 2026 | Peter Clarke
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Handicap cup full of upsets

In six of the eight matches in the second round of the Braintree Table Tennis League handicap cup, it was the lower-ranked team who came through.

February 24, 2026 | Ron Fosker
British Clubs Leagues

YBCL trophies change hands as Grantham College and Fusion rise to top

There are new champions in the Youth British Clubs League, Premier Divisions, with Grantham College taking the girls’ title and Fusion the boys’ trophy.

February 23, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Ormesby maintain title charge as penultimate weekend shapes the table

With only two fixtures being contested per club on the one day event of the Senior British Clubs Leagues Premier Division, it leaves the clubs with lots to play for on the last weekend of the season at both the top and bottom of the table.

February 19, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
WTT events

Jarvis in first WTT action of 2026 at Singapore Smash

Tom Jarvis is aiming to take a big step towards the world’s top 50 when he makes his debut in the main draw at the Singapore Smash,... Continue reading

February 19, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

The amateur who won three world championship medals – Meet Mary Wright

Three World Championships medals, a three-time European champion, multiple English Open champion and World No 6 – Mary Wright is truly one of English table... Continue reading

February 19, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

A total of 22 new Level 1 umpires will soon be officiating on the tournament circuit 

The umpires – 11 male and 11 female – came through the courses in Plymouth and in Wolverhampton.

February 19, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Will the champions be dethroned as YBCL concludes?

The two defending Premier Division champions have their work cut out to retain their titles when the Youth British Clubs League resumes at the weekend.

February 18, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Happy Chinese New Year! What does the Lunar New Year have in store?

As Chinese communities around the world – including in London – celebrate the Lunar New Year, excitement is also rising about the chance to watch the nation’s teams compete on the biggest stage at OVO Arena Wembley. 

February 17, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

New champions crowned after weekend of twists and turns at VBCL

There are new champions in both men’s and women’s Veterans’ British Clubs League Premier Division after a keenly contested Weekend 2.

February 16, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Final call for entrants to National Championships qualifying

The entry deadline for entering the qualifying for the Senior National Championships is 11.59pm on Wednesday 18 February.

February 16, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
North West

A North West first! – Girls Cadet 2-a-side BCL

Entries are now open for the first-ever North West girls-only pilot of Cadet British Clubs League competing on three dates later this season at Halton TTC, Widnes.

February 16, 2026 | Martin Ireland
Clubs

Productive start to 2026 for the Coach Development Team

January marked an extremely productive start to the year for the Coach Development Team, with a strong focus on education, collaboration, and preparing the system for the next phase of coach learning. Find the latest updates here!

February 16, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
Coaching

January club visits for Coach Development Team

From overseas coaching conferences, implementing centres of excellence in Leeds and visiting a number of clubs located all over the country, find out what Steve and Aad have been up to as 2026 got off to a busy start for the Table Tennis England Coach Development team.

February 16, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
Featured

World Championships Corporate Initiatives Launched at Google HQ

The energy was palpable at Google’s London headquarters on Thursday 12 February, as Table Tennis International Events officially unveiled two landmark corporate programmes for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026. 

February 13, 2026 | Jack Ramful
South-East

Young Stars Rising at Woolton Hill Table Tennis Club

Woolton Hill Table Tennis Club’s junior section is going from strength to strength, with Monday night sessions buzzing with energy, laughter and fierce rallies as... Continue reading

February 13, 2026 | Alan Lane
Featured

Will you be part of Britain’s Greatest Rally? 

Table tennis clubs, community groups and organisations from across the country are invited to help Table Tennis England achieve 100,000 rallies as part of the celebration event and start of the final countdown to the World Championships in London.

February 12, 2026 | James Twigg
WTT events

WTT Youth Contender Vila Real 2026

Experienced international competitors and first-timers were among a squad of 11 English youngsters competing at the WTT Youth Contender Vila Real in Portugal this week.

February 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson