McKibbin wins all-British final to take gold
An all-British final in men’s class 8 was the highlight of the singles in the Greek Para Open in Argostoli, with Aaron McKibbin beating Billy Shilton and Commonwealth champions Jack Hunter-Spivey (men’s class 5) and Joshua Stacey (men’s class 9) together with Fliss Pickard (women’s class 6-7) all taking gold in their respective events.
Hunter-Spivey full of belief for Greek test
Recently crowned Commonwealth champions Jack Hunter-Spivey and Joshua Stacey are included in a 17-strong British squad for the Greek Para Open taking place in Argostoli on the island of Kefalonia from September 30-October 2.
England’s Vidal among latest batch of GB Coach Apprentices
Vidal Graham, Gordon Muir and Callum Riddoch are the next intake of coaches selected to the GB Coach Apprenticeship Programme.
Sercer joins top coaching course
BPTT Pathway coach Matjaz Sercer has been selected to participate in the ITTF High Level Coaching Course taking place in Boson, Sweden from July 31-August 5.
Silver for Perry in Thailand
Martin Perry combined with Mohammad Alrashidi from Kuwait to take silver in the men’s class 14 doubles on the final day of the Thailand Para Open in Pattaya but was unable to secure qualification for the World Championships after losing in the quarter-finals of the men’s class 6 singles.
Could your club host Disability Talent Identification Sessions?
Table Tennis England is working with British Para TT to offer the opportunity for three PremierClubs to host a Disability Talent Identification session.
Para trio make history at European Universities Games
BPTT Pathway athletes Joe Crouse, Ryan Henry and Shae Thakker are part of the largest ever delegation of British universities (251) that will compete in the European Universities Games 2022 taking place in the Polish city of Lodz from July 17-30.
Globetrotting Perry is up for the challenge
Scottish table tennis star Martin Perry is racking up the air miles in his bid to qualify for the World Championships later this year.
Karabardak and Perry on the podium
Paul Karabardak and Martin Perry combined to win bronze in the men’s class 14 doubles on the final day of the Para Copa Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Medals for Karabardak and Heaps
Welshman Paul Karabardak showed great resilience and determination to come through a tough five set match and take gold in the men’s class 6 singles at the Para Copa Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Self-funded athlete Simon Heaps also put up a great performance to take silver in the men’s class 5 singles.
