Pitchford & Drinkhall shine as ‘lucky losers’
Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall made the most of a second chance as they advanced to the doubles quarter-finals at the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest.
Jetha and Trumpauskas impress at the Euros
Four England players made it through in the singles draws after a busy day at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade - and eight pairings involving English athletes are still in the doubles.
Superb Drinkhall into main draw
Paul Drinkhall came from 2-1 down to defeat Japan's Shunsuke Togami and join Liam Pitchford in the main draw at the WTT STar Contender European Summer Series in Budapest.
Athlete Panel will protect and enhance welfare
Table Tennis England is to set up a Talent & Performance Athlete Panel from the 2022/23 season to ensure athletes’ voices are heard on important issues such as welfare, selection and training environments.
Walker and Drinkhall advance in Budapest
Sam Walker and Paul Drinkhall both won their first qualifying matches at the WTT Star Contender European Summer Series in Budapest.
Knockouts beckon for English youngsters
Eleven out of 13 English youngsters are safely through to the knockout stages of the singles events at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade. Mari... Continue reading
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.
England miss out on top-10 places in Belgrade
The Cadet Boys were the best finishers for England at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade, ending in a share of 11th position.
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.
Three England teams top their groups
England's two Junior teams, and the Cadet Boys, maintained 100% records to top their groups in the first stage of the team competitions at the European Youth Championships in Belgrade.
