Officials

Umpire Sandy Nash excited by call-up to double World Championships

Sandy Nash is looking forward to seeing the inspirational qualities of players with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s up close as she prepares for her first international tournament as an umpire.

September 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Gold Badge for Nico

Fresh from officiating the Men’s Singles gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, Nico Caltabiano has reached the summit of world umpiring. He has become the first English umpire to achieve Gold Badge status from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). 

September 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
North East

Middlesbrough Coach CPD Workshop at Swerve Table Tennis Club

Attention coaches! An exciting opportunity for professional development is coming to Middlesbrough on the 20th of October. The Coach Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop will... Continue reading

August 28, 2024 | Lauren Evans
GB performance

Talented coaches supporting athlete development at Elite Training Centre

Find out more about the support coaches from around GB, and beyond, who use their skills to support athletes at the Elite Training Centre in Sheffield.

August 15, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Golden memories for Paris Olympics volunteers Howard and Debbie

From the roar of the table tennis crowd to the all-round Olympic camaraderie, Paris 24 provided volunteers Howard Brialey and Debbie Oram with a stock of golden memories – and Howard even ended up as a media star!

August 14, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpires Swee and Vincenzo ready to step on to international stage

Two recently qualified Level 2 umpires are taking their first steps on the international circuit at the upcoming WTT Youth Contender Podgorica.

August 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

It’s ‘beyond a dream’ says Nico as he umpires Paris final

English umpire Nico Caltabiano says umpiring the Men's Singles gold medal match at the Paris Olympics was 'a great honour' and 'beyond a dream'.

August 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

London 2012 umpire Tom Purcell honoured to add Paralympic selection to his CV

Tom Purcell never really wanted to be an umpire – but he went on to take charge of an Olympic final and has been selected for this summer’s Paralympic Games! Find out how to start your own umpiring journey.

July 30, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Volunteer Debbie clocks up a golden milestone at Paris 2024 table tennis event

Table tennis volunteer Debbie Oram won’t win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics – but she will be celebrating a golden achievement as she clocks up her 50th major event as a volunteer.

July 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Coaching strategy: Gavin Evans outlines next steps

VIDEO: The coaching strategy review is ready to move to the next phase after completion of a series of listening exercises.

July 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson