National

Area Network update: Getting to know our ‘patches’

Find out the latest news about our Area Network.

March 15, 2023 | Claire Warner
Obituaries

Obituary: Baroness Masham, Paralympic table tennis champion

Baroness Masham, the longest serving female member of the House of Lords and a former Paralympic table tennis champion, has passed away at the age of 87.

March 15, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
Senior National Championships

Nationals tickets almost gone – how to secure yours

There is still a small number of tickets left for the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships – your chance to see the best players in England up close!

March 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Pitchford & Drinkhall beaten as opponents fight back

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall went out of the Men's Doubles at the Singapore Smash as their opponents fought back from 2-0 down.

March 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

National Cadet & Junior Leagues embrace TT Leagues

24 National Cadet League (NCL) and National Junior League (NJL) competition organisers are now using the TT Leagues platform, helping to raise the profile of the competitions and clubs.

March 13, 2023 | Martin Ireland
Alim Hirji plays a right handed shot.
British Clubs Leagues

Urban TTC edge out Fusion for final Premier Division playoff place

Ormeau, Ormesby, North Ayrshire and Urban TTC make up top four spots in SBL Premier Division.

March 13, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
International

‘Think Sustainably, Act Now’ on World Table Tennis Day

With just a few weeks until World Table Tennis Day, the ITTF Foundation has released a guidance manual designed to help the table tennis community take steps towards sustainability when planning their events.

March 13, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Freeman on top form to sink Nomads

After 17 matches unbeaten, Sudbury Nomads have at last tasted defeat in division two of the Braintree Table Tennis League.

March 13, 2023 | Ron Fosker
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Tight at the top of Division 3

The battle for honours in Division Three of & Clacton and District League couldn’t be tighter with Windsor Merlins making a late charge to snatch the title from long-time leaders Windsor Penguins.

March 13, 2023 | Tony Oswick
GB performance

Plenty of positives for GB youngsters in Spain

The Costa Brava Spanish Para Open did not produce any medals for the British Para Table Tennis squad but there was plenty to be positive about.

March 13, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

Pitchford knocked out in Singapore

Liam Pitchford went out of the Singapore Smash at the hands of world no 11 Qiu Dang of Germany - but he and Paul Drinkhall still have a last-16 tie to come.

March 13, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Pitchford & Drinkhall back at the Nationals!

Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are back at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships after missing last year’s event, while para world champion Fliss Pickard will also compete in the Women’s Singles.

March 9, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Damien Provost plays a left handed shot.
British Clubs Leagues

Six teams fight for top four finish in SBL Premier Division

All but one of the SBL Premier Division teams could make it into the top four as the league enters its final weekend before the playoffs.

March 9, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
International

Drinkhall and Jarvis go out in Singapore

Paul Drinkhall and Tom Jarvis went out in the second qualifying round of the Singapore Smash today, leaving only Liam Pitchford to fly the flag for England.

March 9, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Father and son’s 12-hour table tennis marathon

Eleven-year-old Adam Kocsis loves playing table tennis so much at his club, Knighton Park, that he has persuaded his dad, Laszlo, to join him there... Continue reading

March 8, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
Women and Girls

How Marie-Anne is helping us focus on female imagery

As International Women’s Day today aims to get the world talking about how to #EmbraceEquity, we talk to photographer Marie-Anne Ventoura, who has been helping us to deliver our gender parity mission.

March 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Para aces turn their sights on Paris

The Lignano Masters Para Open in Italy next week is the start of Paralympic qualification for nine members of the British Para Table Tennis Team Performance Squad.

March 8, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
Counties and Leagues

Let us know about your milestone anniversaries

Is your county, league or club celebrating a milestone anniversary such as a centenary? If so, let us know what you are doing to mark the occasion and we’ll publicise it on our website.

March 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Panthers set record with perfect 10

Nomads Panthers are champions of Division One of the Clacton & District League for a record 10th consecutive season.

March 8, 2023 | Tony Oswick
South-East

Braintree League: Rayne boost in relegation fight

Rayne B struck an important blow in the battle to avoid relegation from division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League with an 8-2 victory over Black Notley B.

March 8, 2023 | Ron Fosker
Featured

SportsAid Week – Craig’s inspirational story

Para table tennis player Craig Allen tells his inspirational story as part of #SportAidWeek

March 7, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
International

Drinkhall holds his nerve to reach Round 2 in Singapore

Paul Drinkhall needed 9 match points to get through to Round 2 of the SIngapore Smash, Jarvis joins him there, but Walker is out.

March 7, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
Team England

SportsAid Week – young athletes tell of their gratitude

Young athletes from the England Junior Squad have been speaking about the help they receive from SportsAid as the charity celebrates its annual SportsAid Week.

March 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Drinkhall ready to Smash it in Singapore

Five English players will be mixing it with the best in the world at the biggest WTT event of the year so far, the Singapore Smash.

March 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

High-class field for Colchester Tournament

This year’s entry for the Men’s Closed Singles event is very strong with no fewer than seven previous winners boasting 26 wins between them dating back to 1975.

March 2, 2023 | Martyn Green
International

Pitchford goes out to Gauzy in Goa

Liam Pitchford went out at his first hurdle at the WTT Star Contender Goa as he lost a close four-game match to Simon Gauzy of France.

March 2, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Para athletes named for Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Para World and Commonwealth champions will add some star quality to the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships later this month.

March 2, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Double triumphs at Women & Girls’ Open

Cippenham Table Tennis Club organised its first Women & Girls’ 1* Open on Sunday, with much good table tennis, played in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.

March 1, 2023 | Graham Trimming
GB performance

World champion Williams targets Paris spot

Welsh teenager Grace Williams, who won gold with Fliss Pickard in the women’s class 14 doubles at the World Championships in Spain last November, starts her bid for Paralympic qualification next week in the Costa Brava Spanish Para Open.

March 1, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

Top Indian player too strong for Ho

Tin-Tin Ho found world No 34 and host nation player Manika Batra too strong at the WTT Star Contender Goa as she went out in the last 64.

March 1, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Great ball offer for clubs and schools thanks to our Official Suppliers Topspin Sports

Topspin Sports, the Official Table Tennis England Competition Ball Supplier 2022/23 are running a special table tennis balls offer in association with Table Tennis England and table tennis manufacturer SANWEI.

March 1, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Bridging the enjoyment gap with #ThisGirlCan

We're supporting Sport England's campaign to help women and girls find enjoyment from sport and exercise.

February 28, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
International

Brilliant Ho through to main draw in Goa

Tin-Tin Ho sunk a top-100 Hong Kong player in brilliant style to reach the main draw of the WTT Star Contender Goa.

February 28, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Swedish success for England youngsters

English youngsters won a glut of medals at a Swedish tournament, including seven golds.

February 28, 2023 | Paul Stimpson