Applications open for DiSE programme
Talented table tennis players aged 16 to 18 can now apply for the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme for 2024/25.
Brighton ‘invasion’ of Paris will boost Will Bayley and Bly Twomey at Paralympics
Paris 2024 is almost a home Games for athletes representing Team GB and Paralympics GB – and no more so than for Will Bayley and Bly Twomey, who will have a travelling army of supporters from Brighton TTC cheering them on this summer.
Three British pairs win gold at Czech Para Open
There were plenty of positives for the British Para table tennis team to take into the Paralympic Games in Paris after taking three gold medals in the doubles events on the final day of the ITTF Czech Para Open in Ostrava.
Josh, Fliss and Bly on golden form ahead of Paris
With the Paralympic Games just over two months away Joshua Stacey (men’s class 9), Fliss Pickard (women’s class 6) and 14-year-old Bly Twomey (women’s class 7) all took gold in their respective singles events at the ITTF Czech Para Open in Ostrava today.
Bayley leads para squad for pre-Games tune-up
World and European champion Will Bayley is included in a squad of 13 athletes for this week’s ITTF Czech Para Open in Ostrava (June 20-22) which will be the final tournament for the British Para Table Tennis team before the Paralympic Games later this summer.
Max and Kacper reach quarter-finals in Norway
Kacper Piwowar and Max Radiven reached quarter-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Sandefjord in Norway.
Missed chances cost Drinkhall at WTT Star Contender Ljubljana
Paul Drinkhall picked up a win against a higher-ranked opponent at the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana, before going out in the next round, while Tom Jarvis was knocked out by the top-ranked player in the qualifying stage.
Jetha’s fine comeback earns quarter-final spot
Sienna Jetha reached the quarter-finals at the WTT Youth Contender Helsingborg, while Max Radiven beat team-mate Kacper Piwowar on his way to the last 16.
Jarvis misses place in main draw in Zagreb
Tom Jarvis beat two higher-ranked players to move to within one victory of a place in the main draw at the WTT Contender Zagreb - but was denied by the same player who knocked out Paul Drinkhall.
Hursey inspires at inaugural SHEplays talent day
The first SHEplays Girls’ Talent event saw 30 girls showcase their skills and receive expert coaching – with GB’s Anna Hursey providing extra stardust.
Talented dozen selected for England Schools duty
England have named a 12-strong squad of players for the ISF World Schools Championship in Bahrain later this year.
