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Czech that out from Walker

Sam Walker pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Germany's Benedikt Duda at the Czech Open today, but then went out of the competition in the final preliminary round.

August 21, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Walker and Drinkhall make Czech advance

Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall moved a step closer to joining Liam Pitchford in the main draw of the Czech Open on a day when four English players were eliminated.

August 20, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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How table tennis is helping men shed their isolation

A project which aims to combat social isolation and loneliness in older men is using table tennis as a key component, as our latest #PowerofPing film shows.

August 20, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Online helpdesk launched for our new platforms

Table Tennis England has launched a new online help centre to provide information about the TT Leagues and TT Memberships platforms.

August 19, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford knocked out in decider

Liam Pitchford went out in the last 16 of the Bulgaria Open today as he was defeated in a deciding seventh set by Chuang Chih-Yuan of Chinese Taipei.

August 16, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Pitchford safely through after scare

Liam Pitchford survived a mid-match fightback by opponent Kou Lei to reach the last 16 of the Bulgaria Open.

August 15, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Online surge in membership renewals

Table Tennis England membership renewals for 2019/20 are 1,000 ahead of the same time last season – with thousands more now renewing online. Figures from... Continue reading

August 15, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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How Ping! is giving deprived children a positive experience

Taking children off the streets and giving them the chance to make friends and learn new skills is the subject of the latest in our #PowerofPing series of inspirational films.

August 15, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall edged out in thriller

Paul Drinkhall came within just a few points of reaching the main draw at the Bulgaria Open as he was beaten 4-3 by China's Zheng Peifeng in a superb match lasting more than an hour.

August 14, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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We’re backing Alliance’s disability campaign

Table Tennis England is backing the Activity Alliance’s Who Says? campaign, which aims to challenge misconceptions about disability sport and break down barriers to participation.

August 14, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Drinkhall sinks young Chinese ace

Paul Drinkhall beat former world junior champion Xue Fei of China to move into the next round at the Bulgaria Open, while Tin-Tin Ho also came through her opening match.

August 13, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Para table tennis confirmed for Birmingham 2022

Para table tennis has had its place at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games confirmed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).

August 13, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Yip takes on Hong Kong challenge

Harry Yip was the only English competitor at the Hong Kong Junior & Cadet Open.

August 12, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Jack ties up Thailand gold

Jack Hunter-Spivey completed a successful trip to the Far East by winning gold in the men’s class 4-5 team event with Japan’s Kentaro Doi on the final day of the PTT Bangkok Open in Thailand.

August 12, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
Central

Club’s Bat and Chat sessions take off

Just over six months ago Cheslyn Hay TTC in the Midlands started their first Bat and Chat session supported by four local league playing club members. It now runs every Thursday afternoon at Salem Methodist Church.

August 9, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Tsaptsinos goes out in Nigeria

Maria Tsaptsinos missed out in a deciding seventh game as she fell in the first round of the Nigeria Open.

August 9, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Preston Grand Prix entries open

Entries for the first Grand Prix of the season, in Preston, are now open.

August 9, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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Silvers for Para trio in Bangkok

Silver medals for Jack Hunter-Spivey (men’s class 5), Billy Shilton (men’s class 8) and Kim Daybell (men’s class 10) were the highlight for the British Para table tennis team on the second day of the PTT Bangkok Open in Thailand with Martin Perry taking bronze in men’s class 6.

August 9, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
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NHS competition entries sought

All current and former NHS staff and volunteers are eligible to compete at the NHS Table Tennis Championships next month.

August 9, 2019 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Save the date for regional conferences

Following the success of the National Conference in March 2019, Table Tennis England is delighted to announce the dates for the next round of Regional Conferences, with the first taking place in Birmingham in a little over 8 weeks’ time.

August 8, 2019 | Paul Stimpson