Team England

Tsaptsinos into main draw in Budapest

Maria Tsaptsinos won two matches in a day to join Tin-Tin Ho in the main draw of the WTT Feeder European Summer Series in Budapest.

July 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Table tennis joins the Invictus Games – how to get involved

Table tennis is set to feature at the Invictus Games for the first time in 2023 – and athletes and coaches can now apply to get involved.

July 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

AGM: Resolution outcomes, affiliation fees and honours

Resolutions concerning Elected Directors, affiliation fees and governance were among those approved at the Table Tennis England AGM and Annual Conference on Saturday.

July 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Watch: Behind the scenes at Team England kitting out!

Picking up their official Team England kit is a big step in each athlete's journey to representing their country on the international stage.

July 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Top seed Hunter-Spivey relishing the pressure

Jack Hunter-Spivey is ready to shoulder the burden of being top seed as he goes in search of Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham.

July 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Tin-Tin hoping third time’s a charm as she targets gold

In the latest in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Tin-Tin Ho.

July 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Pitchford & Drinkhall go out to Chinese pair in semis

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall's run at the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest ended in the Men's Doubles semi-finals.

July 17, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

I’m ready to show what I’m made of, says Pickard

In the latest in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Fliss Pickard.

July 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Pitchford and Drinkhall sweep into WTT semi-finals

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the semi-finals of the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest after a confident 3-0 quarter-final victory.

July 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Get on board for the St Neots 4*

There are still spaces available at the Butterfly St Neots Junior 4* Open, the first 4* event of the new season over the weekend of August 27 and 28.

July 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Jarvis aiming to build on momentous year so far

In the second in our series focusing on the England squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, we speak to Tom Jarvis.

July 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Social table tennis

Ping! Birmingham provides a Table Tennis Paradise in Chamberlain Square

Table tennis is as popular as ever in Birmingham this summer, not only with the sport featuring at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, but also flourishing among many local partners, businesses and public spaces who are embracing the sport and providing tables to play on, for free! 

July 15, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Para trio make history at European Universities Games

BPTT Pathway athletes Joe Crouse, Ryan Henry and Shae Thakker are part of the largest ever delegation of British universities (251) that will compete in the European Universities Games 2022 taking place in the Polish city of Lodz from July 17-30.

July 15, 2022 | Francesca Bullock
Team England

Boll too hot for Pitchford

Liam Pitchford went out in the last 32 of the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest at the hands of German maestro Timo Boll.

July 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Top seeds too strong as Larry bows out

English interest in the European Youth Championships ended as Larry Trumpauskas and his Swedish partner were defeated by the top seeds in the Cadet Boys' Doubles quarter-finals.

July 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Bardsley looking to make the most of home advantage

Video: Ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the first in a series of features on England squad members focuses on Charlotte Bardsley.

July 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Women and Girls

Women and girls tournament a huge success

The first all-female event 1* tournament, funded by Level the Table, was so successful that another is planned for next season.

July 14, 2022 | Sally Hughes
GB performance

Globetrotting Perry is up for the challenge

Scottish table tennis star Martin Perry is racking up the air miles in his bid to qualify for the World Championships later this year.

July 14, 2022 | Francesca Bullock
Equality and Diversity

Table tennis a hit at Wheelpower Junior Games

Table tennis was one of the most popular sports at the recent Wheelpower National Junior Games at the iconic Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

July 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Charlotte’s table design to inspire a Commonwealth legacy

Last month, table tennis clubs, community groups and members of the public across the West Midlands were invited to submit their very own table tennis table top design to mark the arrival of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

July 14, 2022 | Colin Eley
Ping Pong Parlours

Cambridge Parlour offers health screenings

The ever popular Ping Pong Parlour at The Grafton centre in Cambridge hosted a pop up health check for local residents.

July 14, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Trumpauskas left to carry the flag for England

Larry Trumpauskas is the last English player involved at the European Youth Championships, having reached the quarter-finals of the Cadet Boys’ Doubles. Trumpauskas and partner... Continue reading

July 13, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Pitchford & Drinkhall shine as ‘lucky losers’

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall made the most of a second chance as they advanced to the doubles quarter-finals at the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest.

July 13, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Jetha and Trumpauskas impress at the Euros

Four England players made it through in the singles draws after a busy day at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade - and eight pairings involving English athletes are still in the doubles.

July 12, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Superb Drinkhall into main draw

Paul Drinkhall came from 2-1 down to defeat Japan's Shunsuke Togami and join Liam Pitchford in the main draw at the WTT STar Contender European Summer Series in Budapest.

July 12, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth

Content creators wanted for Birmingham 2022

Table Tennis England are looking for digital content creators to help create great table tennis content this summer! 

July 12, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
Team England

Athlete Panel will protect and enhance welfare

Table Tennis England is to set up a Talent & Performance Athlete Panel from the 2022/23 season to ensure athletes’ voices are heard on important issues such as welfare, selection and training environments.

July 12, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Barnard spurs Norwich to an ELCC double

Ella Barnard was a double winner as Norwich took home two trophies from the Centenary English Leagues Cup Competitions finals, sponsored by Rocca Creative.

July 12, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Walker and Drinkhall advance in Budapest

Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall both won their first qualifying matches at the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest.

July 11, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Knockouts beckon for English youngsters

Eleven out of 13 English youngsters are safely through to the knockout stages of the singles events at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade. Mari... Continue reading

July 11, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Applications being taken for our Head Coach qualification

Applications for the Level 3 Head Coach qualification are now open! Take the next step in your coaching career and become part of a community of Level 3 coaches and the Community of Professional Practice in Sport at the University of Gloucestershire.

July 11, 2022 | Julie Snowdon
GB performance

Karabardak and Perry on the podium

Paul Karabardak and Martin Perry combined to win bronze in the men’s class 14 doubles on the final day of the Para Copa Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

July 10, 2022 | Francesca Bullock
Team England

England miss out on top-10 places in Belgrade

The Cadet Boys were the best finishers for England at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade, ending in a share of 11th position.

July 10, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Medals for Karabardak and Heaps

Welshman Paul Karabardak showed great resilience and determination to come through a tough five set match and take gold in the men’s class 6 singles at the Para Copa Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Self-funded athlete Simon Heaps also put up a great performance to take silver in the men’s class 5 singles.

July 10, 2022 | Francesca Bullock