British Clubs Leagues

Perfect weekend for Team Bribar as VBL returns

Team Bribar opened a handy lead in the men’s Premier Division, but it is tight at the top of the women’s Premier after weekend one... Continue reading

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
International

No joy for England duo in Serbia

Max Radiven and Felix Thomis were both knocked out in the group stages of the WTT Youth Contender Belgrade. Radiven featured in the U13 and... Continue reading

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Champions beaten in opener

The Braintree Table Tennis League’s fixture chart pitched last season’s top two into battle in its first week – and it was the champions who... Continue reading

October 4, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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English hopes ended by Denmark

England were knocked out of the European Championships by Denmark in the deciding game of the deciding match of their quarter-final. Paul Drinkhall was beaten... Continue reading

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
National

Karen re-elected to sports industry group

Karen Tonge MBE has been re-elected deputy chair of the Games and Sport Division of the Sport & Recreation Alliance. Karen, who is Chair of... Continue reading

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Awards recognition for our covid response

Table Tennis England’s Ready to Return covid-19 campaign has been shortlisted for a major award. The campaign is on a shortlist of eight in the... Continue reading

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Black History Month Podcast: Juliet Bertie

As Black History Month begins, today we launch our series of podcasts to celebrate the huge contribution made by Black people to our sport. We... Continue reading

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Women and Girls Ambassador programme relaunched

This week we have relaunched the Women and Girls Ambassador programme as part of our #LevelTheTable Diversity and Inclusion strategy. The purpose of this programme... Continue reading

October 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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England into quarter-finals with 3-0 victory over Slovakia

England are into the quarter-finals of the European Championships in Romania after topping their group thanks to a 3-0 victory over Slovakia today. Their opponents... Continue reading

September 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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British Clubs Leagues

North Ayrshire eye back-to-back SBL Premier Division victories

Six of the seven SBL Premier Division teams are in action this Saturday as the top flight season truly gets going. Ormesby will welcome North... Continue reading

September 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Join the Centenary conversation

November 7th, 2021 is the special day when the ETTA/Table Tennis England turns 100! This unique occasion will be commemorated by a season-long celebration which... Continue reading

September 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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TT Kidz Autumn 2021 Phase is Here!

Close to 300 children across 29 venues will be beginning their table tennis journey with the latest phase of the TT Kidz programme which starts... Continue reading

September 30, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford seals win after Walker fights back from the brink

Liam Pitchford’s double clinched a 3-2 victory for England over Serbia at the European Championships, but only after Sam Walker had saved three match points... Continue reading

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall remains on Athletes Commission

Paul Drinkhall has been re-nominated as a member of the ETTU Athletes Commission. He will remain on the panel for 2021-2025 and is joined by... Continue reading

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Veterans ready for return of British League

After a wait of more than 18 months, British League showpiece weekends return to the calendar with a bumper Veterans’ competition held across two venues... Continue reading

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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England unable to build on Tin-Tin’s victory at Euros

Tin-Tin Ho won the opening match for England against Poland in their second and final European Championships group match today, but the team was beaten... Continue reading

September 29, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Narrow defeats for English trio as Sweden win opener

It was a frustrating opening day for England’s women at the European Championships in Romania as they were defeated in a close match by Sweden.... Continue reading

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
East

Aldridge and Cochrane battle to titles

The traditional curtain-raiser to the table tennis season in Northamptonshire took place earlier this month at the Westfield Table Tennis Club in Wellingborough when 18... Continue reading

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
South-East

Braintree League: Liberal target record title win

Liberal A head into the new Braintree Table Tennis League season looking to equal the record for the most consecutive division one titles. They notched... Continue reading

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Change young lives today and build a brighter tomorrow

This week we launched our new five year Diversity & Inclusion strategy – Level the Table. We are celebrating and showcasing the different people in... Continue reading

September 28, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Our new Diversity & Inclusion strategy has landed

Today we launch our new five year Diversity & Inclusion strategy – Level the Table! Table Tennis England believes that everyone should be able to access... Continue reading

September 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Last chance to enter into the Birmingham 2022 ticket ballot

The main ticket ballot for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games closes on Thursday 30 September at 8pm! There is still availability for table tennis sessions,... Continue reading

September 27, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall and Pitchford fall short of doubles title

Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford have lost the men’s doubles final at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha to Korea’s Cho and An. The... Continue reading

September 25, 2021 | Hannah Holland
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Pitchford’s hopes of the men’s singles title dashed

Liam Pitchford has been knocked out by world number 8, Hugo Calderano of Brazil. In what was described as the battle of the backhands, Calderano... Continue reading

September 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Big day for Pitchford and Drinkhall in Doha

Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall have made it to the men’s doubles final at the WTT Star Contender event in Doha, and Pitchford is hoping... Continue reading

September 25, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Jack-Hunter Spivey inspires school children

During the Diversity & Inclusivity focus week for our Return to the Table campaign, we helped to organise a visit to Halton Table Tennis Club... Continue reading

September 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Membership numbers continue to rise

Membership numbers continue to rise as we Return to the Table with confidence as the new season commences. We’d like to thank all members who... Continue reading

September 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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English trio impressing in the WTT Star Contender event

On the third day of the WTT Star Contender event in Doha, all three English athletes participating remained in the competition. Pitchford and Drinkhall have... Continue reading

September 24, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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England aiming high in the European Team Championships

England aim to add success on the continental stage to their world achievements when the European Team Championships get under way in Romania next week.... Continue reading

September 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Quarter-finals await for English athletes

It was a mixed bag for English athletes on Day 1 of the WTT Star Contender event in Doha. Both Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho... Continue reading

September 23, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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What is Diversity & Inclusion?

I come from a family of medic’s so I went to university to carry on the family tradition. However, I knew early on working in... Continue reading

September 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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WTT Star Contender event underway in Doha

The WTT Star Contender event is underway in Doha, with three English athletes competing at the event. Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are both in... Continue reading

September 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Positive performances from Connor Green on the WTT stage

England’s only representative at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Lisbon, Connor Green, had a positive competition both in the U15 boy’s singles and U15... Continue reading

September 22, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Fire Service championships entries are open!

The UK Fire Service national table tennis championships will be held in Hackney, London next month. Open to all UK Fire Service serving and retired... Continue reading

September 21, 2021 | Paul Stimpson