Commonwealth Games

Kelly and Tin-Tin spurred by medal memories

England’s leading two female players will channel positive memories of Glasgow 2014 as they aim for more Commonwealth Games glory.

March 29, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Weald on top at NJL London Academy

Weald won Division 1 for a second time, although by a greater margin of four points this time. Graham Spicer, promoted from Division 2 on Day 2 outdid themselves, by being runners-up in Division 1 on Day 3.

March 28, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
News

Are you watching, Matthew Syed?

Spectators at the Bristol & District Table Tennis Association’s 11th closed Hard Bat event on Saturday 24 March, in which only the identical bats provided on the day were allowed to be used, could be forgiven for thinking that they were watching defensive play akin to the likes of Matthew Syed in his heyday - or better!

March 28, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth Games

Team England draw on Scandinavian skills

The Commonwealth Games may not have a massive following in Scandinavia, but two coaches from that part of the world are masterminding England’s quest for medals at Gold Coast.

March 28, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth Games

Para trio ready to share spotlight

Kim Daybell, Felicity Pickard and Ross Wilson are cast in the role of trailblazers as para and able-bodied athletes stand together in Australia.

March 27, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Top Gunn once again at Cippenham

Martin Gunn, by far the most successful player ever in open tournaments at Cippenham, maintained his winning ways with his 10th title.

March 27, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Braintree League: Laws arrests Liberal title bid

Black Notley B and Felsted RBL C have won the second and third division titles in the Braintree Table Tennis League – without lifting a bat.

March 27, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Clacton & District: Brotherhood close in on title

Brotherhood G took a decisive step in their quest for the Clacton & District League’s Division Three crown with a convincing 9-1 victory over title rivals Windsor Penguins.

March 26, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

Chelmsford & District: Jarvis bags a hat-trick

Second-placed Chelmsford B look like they are on their way to promotion to division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League - along with the division two leaders Writtle Excalibur A.

March 26, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Leicester & District: Regent hopes rekindled

The second promotion position in Division Two of the Leicester & District League took a funny turn this week. Regent Sports, who had lost their final match to drop out of the running, so they thought, with slight sighs of relief suddenly find they are back in the frame after their two nearest rivals drew.

March 26, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth Games

Debut-makers relish Games test

Excited, buzzing, ready to show what we are made of – the words used by the three able-bodied Commonwealth Games debutants in the Team England squad.

March 26, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Award-winner Anaya featured on Sky Sports

Elite sports car driver Johnny Mowlem has found a new way to boost his training regime, thanks to young table tennis star Anaya Patel.

March 26, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Hussain a knockout in Italy

Cadet Amirul Hussain and the England Junior Boys' team reached their respective main draws at the Italian Junior & Cadet Open in Lignano.

March 26, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Commonwealth Games

Pitchford’s Gold Coast gold quest

Kicking off our series of Commonwealth Games previews, we talk to Liam Pitchford about his Gold Coast aims, plus memories of Glasgow 2014.

March 22, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Chairman's Message

Chairman’s Message – March 2018

Recently we have witnessed some electrifying table tennis on home soil as we took over the iconic Copper Box Arena on London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

March 22, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Ping! welcomes two new locations this summer

Ping! will grow again this year, as for the first time South Norfolk and Portsmouth welcome the tables offering even more people the chance to... Continue reading

March 22, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Smith and Kwan advance in Italy

James Smith and Sam Kwan reached the main draw at the Italian Junior & Cadet Open in Lignano.

March 22, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Jersey Grand Prix entry extended

The entry deadline to the Jersey Grand Prix has been extended until Thursday.

March 19, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

‘It’s a tough event’ – medallists on National Cup success

Find out what the medallists from the Cadet & Under-12 National Cup weekend think about their achievements.

March 19, 2018 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Girl power at Norwich Junior Champs

The girls dominated the podium at the Norwich Table Tennis League’s Junior Championships, with Darcy Brewer, Ella Barnard and Eva Eccles taking home the lion’s share of silverware.

March 19, 2018 | Paul Stimpson