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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Yip takes on Hong Kong challenge
Harry Yip was the only English competitor at the Hong Kong Junior & Cadet Open.
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.
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.
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.
Preston Grand Prix entries open
Entries for the first Grand Prix of the season, in Preston, are now open.
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.
NHS competition entries sought
All current and former NHS staff and volunteers are eligible to compete at the NHS Table Tennis Championships next month.
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.