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Ready to Return latest statement

Table tennis activity contributes to many health, social and economic benefits across the country and many of us will be missing the game, however it is vitally important that when activity is resumed, it does not compromise the health and safety of individuals or communities.

January 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Competitions: Latest coronavirus situation

Following the announcement of lockdown 3.0 on January 4, here is a summary of what this means for our competitions structure.

January 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Register to join the Pride of Table Tennis Awards judging panel

If you want to play a key role in choosing the Pride of Table Tennis Awards winners then we have just the opportunity.

January 5, 2021 | Lucy Franklin
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Four selected for Olympic qualifying tournament

Great Britain are sending the maximum permitted four players to the European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in February.

January 5, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Coach John Mapletoft honoured by the Queen

Grassroots table tennis coach John Mapletoft says he is “pleased and proud” to become a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours - and thanked the local volunteers who have helped him during his 50-year career.

December 31, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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New-look WTT, plus a funding boost to end the year

From the eye-catching launch of World Table Tennis to a UK Sport Olympic funding boost to end the year on a high . . . read part two of our review of 2020.

December 31, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Liam and Paul make history before lockdown bites

Historic success for Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall before the effects of the pandemic struck . . . part one of our review of 2020.

December 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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We’re joining forces to put sport at heart of recovery

Table Tennis England has signed up to a sports industry new year’s resolution pledging to put physical activity at the heart of the nation’s recovery from the pandemic in 2021.

December 30, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Notice of EGM

The Board of Table Tennis England has published the Notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) which will take place at 7pm on Monday January 25, 2021.

December 29, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

England pathway squads announced

An expanded Junior Training Group has been announced alongside new Hopes and Aspire squads after the latest England performance pathway assessments.

December 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Kelly Sibley appointed England women’s coach

Kelly Sibley is targeting more Commonwealth Games success for England after being appointed National Coach for the England women’s team through to the Birmingham 2022 Games.

December 23, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Chairman’s message – Christmas 2020

I write these words to all Table Tennis England members at the end of what must be the most challenging year most of us have ever known.

December 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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World Championships cancelled

The delayed World Team Championships 2020, due to be held in South Korea at the end of February, have been cancelled - the first time since the Second World War that the Championships will not be held.

December 22, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Fundraiser Stephen honoured by Trust

The legacy of inspirational cancer fundraiser and table tennis player Stephen Sutton lives on as the Teenage Cancer Trust celebrates its 30th birthday.

December 21, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Table tennis awarded UK Sport funding to 2024

British table tennis has been awarded £1.35 million UK Sport funding through to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

December 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Senior British League season cancelled

The remainder of the Senior British League season, including the Premier Division, has been cancelled.

December 18, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford’s Champions League campaign is over

Liam Pitchford's Champions League dream will have to wait for another year at least as his UMMC team were defeated in the semi-finals by Borussia Dusseldorf.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Clubs and leagues get funding boost

Table Tennis England is continuing to support clubs and leagues welcome their members back to playing. In the most recent round of funding, clubs leagues and counties could apply for up to £500 to support activity to resume.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Green light for review of our competitions

Table Tennis England will be undertaking a root-and-branch competition review in the new year, encompassing the entire national competition structure.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
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Rankings modifications – your input sought

Table Tennis England is asking for more input from our members to help shape future modifications to the rankings system.

December 17, 2020 | Paul Stimpson