Top 10s get Cadet National Cup invitations
The top 10 boys and girls in the Cadet age group have been invited to compete at the first Cadet National Cup to take place... Continue reading
Obituary: Melvyn Lovegrove, British League photographer
It is with great sadness that we announce that Melvyn Lovegrove, known to hundreds as a player on the veterans’ circuit and as the WBL... Continue reading
Pitchford leads way into Champions League semis
Liam Pitchford led the way as his Russian team UMMC completed a convincing Champions League quarter-final victory. Having won the first leg 3-0 against German... Continue reading
Centenary Stories: England pioneer Gilbert Belsten
The name of Gilbert Belsten is little known but highly significant in the history of table tennis in England. As a member of the England... Continue reading
Obituary: Paralympic legend Paul Lyall
Paul Lyall, one of the pioneers of para table tennis in Great Britain and a Paralympic gold medallist, has died at the age of 77.... Continue reading
Hundreds have their say in our competition review
Hundreds of individuals have had their say during the consultation phase of our Competition Review, and we are now analysing their input. A total of... Continue reading
An inspirational volunteering journey
An avid table tennis player, Pat Johnson at 72 years of age is a volunteer at Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club, a Level 1 table... Continue reading
MK League: Spinners’ bandwagon rolls on
PREMIER DIVISION KINGS SHOCK WARRIORS AS SPINNERS’ BANDWAGON ROLLS ON The top pair clashed this week with any lingering hopes that Greenleys Monarchs may have... Continue reading
Fusion aiming to preserve lead and lift WBL title
It is all to play for as the Women’s British League reconvenes this weekend, when the first British League titles since the pandemic will be... Continue reading
Braintree League: League tables take shape
As the Braintree Table Tennis League entered its Christmas/new year break, a definite shape had emerged in all three divisions. Unless something dramatic occurs, Netts... Continue reading
Clacton & Dist: Buzzards’ new year shock
Windsor Buzzards produced an early New Year shock in Division Two of the Clacton & District League when they out-classed Lawford to take an impressive... Continue reading
Walker defeated in semi-finals in Dusseldorf
Top seed Robert Gardos ended Sam Walker’s run in the semi-finals of the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf. The Austrian, world ranked 26, prevailed in... Continue reading
Walker to face Gardos in semi final
Sam Walker has beaten Ecuador’s Alberto Mino 4-1 to reach the semi final at the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf. The England No 3 beat... Continue reading
Pitchford in Champions League success
Liam Pitchford helped his UMMC team take control of their Champions League quarter-final against Neu-Ulm of Germany with a 3-0 first-leg victory. The Russian side... Continue reading
Walker moves smoothly into quarter-finals
Sam Walker is into the quarter-finals of the WTT Feeder event in Dusseldorf after two victories today over German opponents. The England No 3, who... Continue reading
Chance to join our volunteer team for flagship Nationals
Do you want to play a key role at the flagship event of English table tennis? If so, why not volunteer at the Mark Bates... Continue reading
Nominate a Batonbearer for the Commonwealth Games!
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has today launched a search to find 2,022 Batonbearers for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in England. The Queen’s... Continue reading
Leagues: It’s time to enter the Centenary ELCC – free of charge!
There is still time for leagues to take advantage of free entry into the Centenary English Leagues Cup Competitions (ELCC). The closing date for entries... Continue reading
Applications sought for Table Tennis England CEO
Table Tennis England has begun the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive. We are again working with Hartmann Mason, the executive search company which... Continue reading
Clacton & Dist: Hawks win crucial cup clash
It was the final series of Group matches in the Clacton & District League’s Handicap Cup and, of all of them, Group B proved the... Continue reading
Nationals tickets on sale – claim your discount!
Tickets are now on sale for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships – with a special Early Bird Discount of 20% for our members... Continue reading
Braintree League: Leaders get a favour from club-mates
Netts D did their C team a favour in division three of the Braintree Table Tennis League – by beating the only team within shouting... Continue reading
Top seeds lead the qualifiers for Nationals
Top seeds Andrew Baggaley and Scarlett Anders lived up to top billing as they won the Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals Qualifying Tournament in Nottingham,... Continue reading
Treble for London Academy at Jack Petchey finals
After a two-year wait, the Jack Petchey London Schools Table Tennis Finals were back – and eight team titles were decided on a thrilling day... Continue reading
Knockout line-up complete for Nationals qualifiers!
Today marked the start of the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament, with a record number of competitors vying for the chance to... Continue reading
Make the most of your membership in 2022
Here’s a reminder of all of the benefits you receive as a member of Table Tennis England! All Compete and Compete Plus members have free... Continue reading
How YOU can be part of our Centenary celebrations
Our centenary celebrations are in full swing and there is still time to get your name in our fantastic commemorative book, or enter the ballot... Continue reading
Video platform Recast continuing to expand and excel
In the first half of 2021, Table Tennis England launched a partnership with the sports video platform Recast to directly generate income for grassroots table... Continue reading
National qualifiers to be streamed live on Recast
This weekend table tennis players will get the opportunity to earn their place among the elite as they compete for a chance to play in... Continue reading
Deadline extended for Pride of Table Tennis Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pride of Table Tennis Awards has been extended until 31st January 2022. This year’s awards will honour our... Continue reading
Baggaley in the field for Nationals qualifiers
Andrew Baggaley heads a record entry for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships Qualifying Tournament at the University of Nottingham this weekend. The four-time... Continue reading
Entries up and running for Swansea Open
As part of the ever-developing Swansea University table tennis programme, a yearly international Swansea Open, returning for its second year after a covid break, will... Continue reading
Braintree League: Liberal move up
A thumping win and an unexpected defeat for their rivals has brought Liberal C firmly into the picture for promotion from division two of the... Continue reading
Coronavirus update
Last updated on Monday 7th February 2022 Please note, this is an ever-changing situation and our advice may change at short notice. We recommend that... Continue reading