‘One of the loveliest human beings I’ve ever met’ – getting to know table tennis colossus Ivor Montagu
Ivor Montagu was the driving force behind the birth of the World Championships and the creation of the ITTF. Find out more about the man behind the legend, in the words of his great-niece.
Braintree League: All to play for in tight Division Three
The top teams in divisions one and two of the Braintree Table Tennis League may be sailing off into the sunset – Rayne C’s lead in division two is on a par with Netts A’s in the top division – but division three has the makings of a tight run to the finishing line.
WTT Youth Contender Linz 2026
Report and results as five young English talents compete at the first European WTT Youth Contender of the year in Linz.
Top seeds tumble at Worthing TTC Christmas 1*
The Worthing Table Tennis Club Christmas 1* Tournament delivered plenty of festive surprises, with several top-seeded players failing to achieve the results they expected in a competition packed with upsets and strong performances from lower-ranked players.
Pride of Table Tennis: There’s still time to nominate inspirational volunteers – but hurry!
Do you know someone who has an amazing table tennis story to tell – a tale to inspire others to get involved in the sport?
Team silver for England as Barna’s legend starts to take shape
From the archives: Just one medal for England across the 1930 and 1931 World Championships, as Victor Barna emerges as a dominant force.
How I got a role in Hollywood blockbuster Marty Supreme, by English ace Josh Bennett
VIDEO: As Marty Supreme hits UK cinemas, Josh Bennett gives the inside story of how he came to appear alongside Hollywood A-lister Timothee Chalamet in the eagerly anticipated film.
‘Ping Pong Diplomat’ Alan Hydes’ story featured by BBC
From a Barnsley council estate to playing for England and being part of the iconic Ping Pong Diplomacy tour. That was the incredible journey taken by England international Alan Hydes – and he’s been talking to the BBC about it.
Double delight for Piwowar brothers and Kashyap at first 4* of the year
Brothers Jakub and Kacper Piwowar were both winners as the new year kicked off with the Cliffedale Chandlers 4*
The clock is ticking – last few days to make a Pride of Table Tennis nomination
There is just a week left to nominate a superstar volunteer for national recognition in the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2026!
Two Branches battle to the top of the tree!
In the always highly anticipated annual Bristol Hard Bat competition, held on Saturday 3 January, Joshy Branch and Nick Branch (who are, notably, un-related) found themselves in an intense battle for the title.
Girl power comes to BATTS
In our Under-15 2* Tournament yesterday we had a major diversion from our normal format. After receiving a strong entry of seven girls, we decided to hold a separate girls’ event for the first time.
Central London League: Trust St Katherine’s . . .
At almost ‘half-time’ in the Central London League, Bryan Kwan’s Apex 1 remain unbeaten – but they are not top!
Braintree League: Netts have big lead in title defence
If not exactly nailed on, Netts A’s hold on the Braintree Table Tennis League championship title is pretty firmly attached at the league’s halfway point.
London’s World Championships year has landed!
It’s going to be a massive year of table tennis as the world’s biggest tournament comes to London – find out how you can get involved in the sport this year, all the way from having a bit of fun with your friends to taking centre stage at the Worlds.
The best GB performances of 2025 – and why they mattered
2025 was a year of achievement for GB pathway athletes on the international stage - we've picked our favourite moments and asked Director of Performance Development Gavin Evans about them.
Enjoy our favourite videos from 2025!
Check out our favourite videos of 2025 from our YouTube channel!
Share your iconic World Championships moments with us!
The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships have produced countless iconic moments in the 100 years since they were first played in London.
Fred Perry rules the world – England at Budapest 1929
From the archives: Fred Perry becomes England's first world champion, at the age of 19 in Budapest in 1929.
Delight for John and Clare after recognition in King’s New Year Honours
Table tennis official John Mackey and Table Tennis England Chair Clare Briegal have been named in the King's New Year Honours.
Your chance to honour an amazing volunteer as Pride deadline approaches!
With just two weeks left to nominate a superstar volunteer for national recognition in the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2026, we catch up with last year's Volunteer of the Year, Andy Chapman.
Braintree League: Champs have full house at halfway stage
Champions Netts A completed the first half of the season in the Braintree Table Tennis League with another win to give them nine out of nine.
London looms large as Worlds preparations ramp up – Review of 2025, part 2
It’s not quite all about the Worlds in the second part of our review of 2025, but it’s close!
Pitchford’s WTT title leads international success – Review of 2025, part 1
European champions in two age groups, unprecedented GB pathway success at WTT Feeder Manchester and an epic run at the World Championships – these were the highlights which feature in our round-up of the first six months of 2025.
Sea travel, a sleepy schoolboy and medals – England at the 1928 Worlds
From the archives: Find out more about England's team at the second ever World Championships in Stockholm in 1928.
Christmas Parkinson’s Session Bring Community and Movement Together in Enfield
Last week, participants from the Parkinson’s sessions at Southbury Leisure Centre came together to celebrate the festive season with table tennis, activity, and plenty of... Continue reading
WIN: Tickets to see ‘Marty Supreme’ at Showcase Cinemas!
The hustle is on. The stage is set. And this Christmas, Table Tennis England is giving you the chance to see the game like never before.
County Championships: Middlesex take Junior title
Report on the Premier Division of the Junior category of the County Championships
Christmas spirit thrives at Island tournament
More than 60 participants played in the Isle of Wight annual Fun Table Tennis Tournament on 19 December – the largest number of participants for this event.
Braintree League: Notley surge to the top
Two successive 9-1 wins have taken Black Notley E to the top of division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League.
Clacton & Dist: Burrows saves Walton’s blushes
There were just five re-scheduled matches in the Clacton League this week and, in Division One, Windsor Eagles consolidated their top-half table position with a 6-4 victory over Walton B.
Chief Executive’s update – December 2025
It’s been a busy period since my last update in October, headlined by the launch of tickets for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships... Continue reading
Burnham & Dist: Norton remain peerless in Team Handicap
It was the Team Handicap quarter-finals in the Burnham & District Table Tennis Winter League this week and despite a significant change in the scoring rules the higher ranked teams came through with just one quarter left to play.
Scratby TTC gets grant to help grow the game among older people
Scratby Table Tennis Club in Norfolk have been awarded a grant of almost £2,000 to support sessions which help older people to play regular table tennis.