Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Unbeaten runs come to an end

Clashes between promotion-chasing teams livened up the latest set of fixtures in the Braintree Table Tennis League.

November 13, 2023 | Ron Fosker
International

Shackleton claims two doubles medals in France

The British Para table tennis team took five medals against strong opposition in the doubles events on the final day of the ITTF SQY French Para Open in Saint Quentin en Yvelines.

November 13, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

Amazing Bly wins gold at French Para Open

Brighton teenager Bly Twomey continued her meteoric rise since making her international debut in March this year by beating the Asian Para Games champion to take gold in the women’s class 7 singles at the ITTF SQY French Para Open at the Paris 2024 Velodrome in Saint Quentin en Yvelines.

November 11, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
Obituaries

Obituary: Brian Baines, more than 70 years a league stalwart

The Clacton & District League’s most senior Vice-President, Brian Baines, died last week, just a few weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday.

November 10, 2023 | Tony Oswick
Schools

Get the Inside story on England’s Rio quest

Our latest not-to-be-missed episode of TT Insider is out now on TTE.TV, following the England squad on and off the table at the ISF World Schools Gymnasiade in Rio de Janeiro.

November 9, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Jack aims to use Nationals qualifying to help his Hunt for Paris place

Jack Hunter-Spivey says entering the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships Qualifying Tournament will help him sharpen his skills ahead of his campaign to get to the Paris Paralympics.

November 9, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching
Coaching

NW Level 2 Lead Coach Course

There are still places available for the TT England Level 2 Lead Coach course taking place at Halton TT Club on 2, 3 Dec 2023 and 2 Mar 2024. Spaces are limited to 12 candidates. The closing date for the course is 19 Nov 2023.

November 9, 2023 | Martin Ireland
International

Saunders a semi-finalist in Hungary

Hannah Saunders reached the semi-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Szombathely in Hungary, while there were knockout places for Tianer Yu and Sienna Jetha.

November 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Dimitrov run ended by top seed in semi-finals

Dimitar Dimitrov reached the semi-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Senec in Slovakia, where his run was ended by the top seed.

November 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

England looking for players to earn their Primary colours

Nominations for the England Schools team to compete at the Primary Schools International in Jersey next year are now open.

November 8, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Wolverhampton Grand Prix open for entries

The Wolverhampton Grand Prix 2023/24 is now open for entries.

November 7, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Opportunities abound at Women & Girls’ sessions

Clare Flynn and Christine Dembry hosted a fantastic first women and girls’ day at the Walker Activity Dome in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which is also the home of NETT Table Tennis Club.

November 6, 2023 | Lauren Evans
International

Germany burn bright at Fire Service international

The UK Fire Service hosted their German colleagues at Shrewsbury Sportsvillage in a two-day team, singles & doubles event.

November 6, 2023 | Gary Thompson
British Clubs Leagues

Dominant Drumchapel lay down a WBL marker

Drumchapel Glasgow dominated the Premier Division as the Women's British League returned to WV Active Wolverhampton.

November 6, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Chelmsford & Dist: Peverel hold on to top spot

Week seven saw Hatfield Peverel A victorious again but they hold just a two-point lead over Chelmsford C in division two where the top six teams are separated by a mere seven points.

November 6, 2023 | Jeremy Hill
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Hill helps Liberal get on the rise

After four matches, only one team in division one of the Braintree Table Tennis League have won all four of them – and it’s not a name one would expect.

November 6, 2023 | Ron Fosker
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Stu steps into the limelight

Stu Wilkinson has been a regular in the Leopards’ side in Division Three of the Clacton League since he joined the Nomads club 10 years ago, and he’s developed into a reliable 70% player at this level without ever hitting the headlines.

November 6, 2023 | Tony Oswick
International

Williams targets ranking improvement in Paris quest

European silver medallist Grace Williams is one of seven British Para table tennis athletes who will compete in this week’s French Para Open in Saint Quentin en Yvelines, which starts on Thursday.

November 6, 2023 | Francesca Bullock
International

Dimitrov goes furthest in Hungary

Dimitar Dimitrov's quarter-final appearance was the furthest any of the English contingent progressed at the WTT Youth Contender Szombathely in Hungary.

November 5, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
International

Earley and Yu narrowly miss out to top-ranked Japanese duo

Sophie Earley, Tianer Yu, Sienna Jetha and Hannah Saunders all reached the quarter-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Lignano in Italy - Earley and Yu pushing two leading Japanese players all the way.

November 5, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Sam Walker falls by the slimmest margin in Slovenia

World number 199 Sam Walker was inches away from progressing into the Last 16 of the WTT Feeder Otočec as he was defeated by world number 83, Adrien Rassenfosse of Belgium by the narrowest of margins.

November 3, 2023 | Tim McGovern
National

Chief Executive’s update: October 2023

WTT Feeder Manchester Following the success of securing the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships 2026 at OVO Arena, Wembley, we were delighted to announce... Continue reading

November 2, 2023 | Paul Stimpson