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Watch: Amazing rediscovered film of table tennis pioneers

Amazing footage of some of the early greats of table tennis can today be broadcast publicly for the first time in more than 90 years.... Continue reading

December 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Bennett brothers star for BATTS in tense SBL victory

The Bennett brothers starred for BATTS as they overcame Ormeau in a tense 4-3 victory. The Harlow-based club secured their first win of the Premier... Continue reading

December 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Success for England youngsters in Ulster

Maliha Baig won two golds and England posted a 1-2-3 in the Cadet Boys’ Singles event at the Ulster Open. Baig claimed her golds in... Continue reading

December 7, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford aims to build on recent positive displays

Liam Pitchford was pleased to break his WTT Cup Finals duck by reaching the quarter-finals and is now looking to build on the impressive form... Continue reading

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Davies ready for return to action in Costa Rica

Rio 2016 Paralympic champion Rob Davies heads a squad of five British athletes who will compete in the ITTF Para Copa Costa Rica from December... Continue reading

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Alex makes light of age and experience gap with a treble

From the Coventry League comes an amazing illustration of why ours is truly a sport for all, for life. The division three match between Beechwood... Continue reading

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Mari secures a top-20 ‘Finn-ish’

Mari Baldwin’s top-20 position was the best finish by a young England squad at the Finlandia Open. Baldwin finished 18th, ahead of a clutch of... Continue reading

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Sam and Joe weave magic for Merlins

It was a memorable week in their short table tennis careers for brothers Sam and Joe Plummer of Windsor Merlins in Division Three of the... Continue reading

December 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford finds no way past Wang at WTT Finals

Liam Pitchford went out at the hands of China’s Wang Chuqin in the quarter-finals of the WTT Cup Finals in Singapore. The England No 1... Continue reading

December 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford through to quarter-finals after comeback

Liam Pitchford turned around his match against Jang Woojin to win a deciding game and go through to the quarter-finals of the WTT Cup Finals... Continue reading

December 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Wong sinks England team-mate Payet at Finlandia Open

Mari Baldwin and Jasmin Wong reached the quarter-finals as the Finlandia Open got under way with the under-21 competitions. Wong’s run included a 3-2 (11-9,... Continue reading

December 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Urban and BATTS in search of first SBL win of the season

Two SBL Premier Division fixtures take place tomorrow (Saturday 4th) with Urban and BATTS still searching for their first win of the season. Urban TTC... Continue reading

December 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford primed for WTT season finale

England No 1 Liam Pitchford heads to the season-ending WTT Cup Finals in good heart after narrowly missing out on the medals at the World... Continue reading

December 3, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Chance for coaches to join the GB pathway

A new elite apprenticeship scheme aims to create a network of coaches with the skills and expertise to help prepare Great Britain’s best young players... Continue reading

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Free entry to Centenary English Leagues Cup Competitions

England’s oldest table tennis competition has been renamed for our Centenary season – and leagues can now enter for free! The Centenary English Leagues Cup... Continue reading

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Membership latest: Thousands returning to our sport

The vast majority of Table Tennis England members are returning to the sport as league seasons get into full swing – and thousands of new... Continue reading

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Life-saving advice and resources for clubs

It is fantastic to see that the return to the table is well under way, with 9 in 10 clubs back in action according to... Continue reading

December 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Creating an inclusive culture in clubs

You may have heard terms like inclusive cultures and positive impact. The field of Diversity & Inclusion in sports is rapidly evolving, faster than it ever has. In... Continue reading

November 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

MK League: Spinners stay in charge

PREMIER DIV MK Spinners are running away with the title at the moment and although Gary Jones had an indifferent night at Greenleys Kings this... Continue reading

November 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitch and Paul targeting medals after near miss at Worlds

Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall believe a top-level medal could be just around the corner after they came within a match of the World Championships... Continue reading

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Moregard ‘puts a hex’ on opponents with eye-catching bat

Sweden’s Truls Moregard has exceeded most observers’ expectations with a brilliant run to the World Championships men’s singles final – wielding an eye-catching hexagonal bat.... Continue reading

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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TT Kidz: a way to increase the number of girls at your club

Ormesby Table Tennis Club is leading the way in encouraging young girls to take up table tennis through running a girls-only TT Kidz session. Our... Continue reading

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Sam Mabey plays a shot.
British Clubs Leagues

Mabey steers Ormesby to top of SBL Premier Division

Ormesby were victorious in Friday night’s top of the table clash against Ormeau but were made to work hard for the win. The Belfast side... Continue reading

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Clacton & Dist: Adam leads Lions to first win

Adam Cuthbert is one of the most improved players in Division One of the Clacton & District League and this week he chalked up his... Continue reading

November 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Second seeds end Pitchford & Drinkhall medal hopes

A medal was not to be, but Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall can hold their heads high after going out in the quarter-finals of the... Continue reading

November 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford loses thriller, but there’s still the doubles!

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall blew away the fifth seeds to make it into the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the World Championships in... Continue reading

November 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford rolls on into the last 16

Liam Pitchford is into the last 16 of the World Championships after seeing off Jonathan Groth in six pulsating games in Houston. Pitchford and the... Continue reading

November 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Women’s kit regulations: ITTF to take forward our proposal

A Table Tennis England proposal asking the International Table Tennis Federation to work towards greater flexibility in women’s playing kit has passed with 94% support.... Continue reading

November 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford flies the flag but Ho and Walker exit

Liam Pitchford roared into the last 32 of the World Championships in Houston, but Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker were both beaten by higher-ranked opponents.... Continue reading

November 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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A summer of table tennis for girls at Ashford TTC

Since reopening in April, Ashford Table Tennis Club has had a surge of interest from new junior girls, so the club decided to run a... Continue reading

November 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Unbeaten Ormeau and Ormesby aim for top of the SBL Premier Division

Ormesby face Ormeau on Friday evening with both teams looking to continue their unbeaten run in the SBL Premier Division. The winner of the tie... Continue reading

November 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Three through for England in Houston

Liam Pitchford, Sam Walker and Tin-Tin Ho all made it safely through their first singles matches at the World Championships in Houston today, but Paul... Continue reading

November 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Why are female-only table tennis sessions important?

To engage and retain more women and girls in the sport, there needs to be a focus on improving experiences of those existing members and... Continue reading

November 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

MK League: Brilliant Biao blunts Warriors’ charge

PREMIER With no fixture for leaders MK Spinners this week a big win by Warriors would have taken them to top spot. But their sixth... Continue reading

November 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson