British Clubs Leagues

Ormeau stun Ormesby to take SBL Premier Division lead

Ormeau move to the top of the SBL Premier Division with a win against last year's champions.

February 27, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
International

Walker staves off comeback to advance in Goa

Sam Walker staved off a comeback to book his place in the next round of the WTT Star Contender Goa, but Tom Jarvis was edged out in a brutally close match.

February 27, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

Emma Vickers appointed to key Pathway role

Table Tennis England is delighted to confirm that Emma Vickers will join us as Head of Pathway Development. 

February 27, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

There’s more to come, says Pitchford after Top 16 bronze

Liam Pitchford says there is more to come after he continued his comeback to the table by winning a bronze medal at the Europe Top 16.

February 27, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Leopards leap into semis

In a season of Cup surprises, Third Division Nomads Leopards led the way in this week’s Round Two matches of the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Cup to become unlikely semi-finalists with a convincing 5-1 win over Division Two opponents Brotherhood C.

February 27, 2023 | Tony Oswick
South-East

Braintree League: Netts take big step to title

Any lingering thoughts that Netts A would not win this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League title were effectively banished when the champions overcame their closest rivals in their third encounter of the season.

February 27, 2023 | Ron Fosker
International

Pitchford edged out in thrilling semi-final

Liam Pitchford's Europe Top 16 dream was ended in an agonising deciding-game defeat by European champion Qiu Dang in the semi-finals in Montreux.

February 26, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Super Pitchford roars into Top 16 semi-finals

Liam Pitchford came from 3-1 down to beat the top seed and book a place in the semi-finals of the Europe Top 16 - and you can watch him go for glory live on TTE.TV on Sunday!

February 25, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Pitchford drawn against Pucar at Top 16 – watch live!

England's Liam Pitchford has been drawn against Tomislav Pucar at the Europe Top 16 - find out how to watch live this weekend.

February 24, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Tsaptsinos steps back from playing to focus on TV career

Maria Tsaptsinos is stepping back from top-level table tennis as she focuses on her career as a television sports producer.

February 24, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Drinkhall misses out on Dusseldorf final

Paul Drinkhall was beaten in the semi-finals of the WTT Feeder Dusseldorf as he saw opponent Martin Allegro battle back from 2-0 down to progress to the final.

February 24, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
David McBeath plays a shot.
British Clubs Leagues

Ormeau and Ormesby eye top of SBL Premier Division

Winner of Sunday's tie between Ormeau and Ormesby will become the new SBL Premier Division leader.

February 23, 2023 | Wilf Reeve
Performance

Drinkhall through to semi-finals at WTT event!

Paul Drinkhall picked up two brilliant victories today to move into the semi-finals of the WTT Feeder Dusseldorf.

February 23, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Performance

Watch the Europe Top 16 live and free on TTE TV!

The Europe Top 16 will be shown live and free on TTE.TV this weekend – your chance to watch top-class international table tennis, featuring England’s Liam Pitchford.

February 23, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Drinkhall storms back to go through in Germany

Paul Drinkhall came back from 2-0 down to reach the last 16 of the WTT Feeder Dusseldorf today.

February 22, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Sponsor’s investment sees prize money double at Mark Bates Ltd Nationals

Prize money at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships is doubling thanks to an additional injection of investment from the sponsor. 

February 22, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
National

Applications open for Table Tennis England Chair

Applications are open for the position of Table Tennis England Chair as Sandra Deaton nears the end of her second term of office.

February 22, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
National

Table Tennis England joins call for Rishi Sunak to rethink energy support package

Table Tennis England is among a coalition of more than 200 organisations and individuals to have signed a joint letter to the Prime Minister with an urgent plea for greater support for grassroots facilities and clubs amid the ongoing energy crisis.

February 22, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Top team ‘grip it and rip it’ at Cippenham

The ever-popular Cippenham Team Open was won by Alim Hirji and Garth Kinlocke playing as a team called “Grip It & Rip It”.

February 22, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Ho misses out on Dusseldorf main draw

Tin-Tin Ho missed out on a place in the main draw of the WTT Feeder Dusseldorf as she was beaten in a deciding game in qualifying.

February 21, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Club has brighter future after lighting revamp

Draycott & Long Eaton TTC has completed a £20,000 lighting project which could save it thousands of pounds in energy costs.

February 21, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Ormesby and London Academy top the JBL standings

Ormesby and London Academy were the respective boys’ and girls’ Premier winners as the Junior British League titles were decided at Derby Arena and Nottingham TTC over the weekend.

February 20, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Don’t miss out on event at Nationals venue!

Spaces are still available at the inaugural Backstreetcompany University of Nottingham 2* Open event, where the winner will take home £350 in prizemoney.

February 20, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Kestrels indebted to Debra

Windsor Kestrels were grateful to a Debra Found hat-trick to guide them to an important 6-4 win over Nomads Jaguars in their battle to avoid relegation from Division Two of the Clacton & District League.

February 20, 2023 | Tony Oswick
South-East

Braintree League: Nomads close in on title

Ken Lewis may have suffered another dent in his record, but Sudbury Nomads can be more than pleased with their victory over Liberal C that smooths their way to the Braintree Table Tennis League division two title.

February 20, 2023 | Ron Fosker
Social table tennis

Future King and Queen join Bat & Chat session!

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall took a turn at table tennis when they visited a Bat & Chat session in Falmouth.

February 16, 2023 | Jane Leigh
Counties and Leagues

Celebrating 100 years of Isle of Wight TTA

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association celebrates its centenary in 2023. The Association's General Secretary Peter Clarke outlines the latest news from the island.

February 16, 2023 | Peter Clarke
Team England

Walker falls in first round in Germany

Sam Walker went out at the first hurdle at the WTT Feeder Dusseldorf as he was beaten in three by France's Lilian Bardet.

February 15, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Gavin Evans appointed to lead Performance team

Gavin Evans has been appointed as Head of Performance Development following an extensive recruitment process.

February 15, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

All to play for as teams eye JBL glory

There is sure to be plenty of drama as more than 350 players compete for titles on weekend two of the Junior British League at Derby Arena.

February 15, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Break has given me a new drive and positive mindset, says Pitchford

Liam Pitchford says his recent lay-off has helped him rediscover his enjoyment of the sport and find a new drive to challenge the world’s best players.

February 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Blog: Coach Kate on her Sweden experience

Kate Hughes shares a few observations from her recent trip to Halmstad Table Tennis Club, and to the Sweden Tour competition in Karlskrona.

February 14, 2023 | Kate Hughes
Competitions

National events – what is coming up this season

The destination of a host of national titles will be decided in the coming months - regulations and reference documents for the remaining national events for 2022/23 have now been published.

February 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Entries open for London Grand Prix

Entries are open for the London Grand Prix at the Jean Brown Arena in Redbridge on the weekend of May 27-28.

February 14, 2023 | Paul Stimpson