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
Volunteers

Day out at the Palace thrills Ken and Gary

Table tennis volunteers Gary Howes and Ken Eliot were thrilled to keep a royal appointment with the King at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

June 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Volunteers

Join our team of Volunteers and support the Team GB Olympic FanZone!

Join our team of Volunteers and support the Team GB Olympic FanZone!

June 18, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Vincenzo takes big step on his umpiring journey

Umpire Vincenzo Chiarello is setting his sights on the biggest competitions on the international circuit after successfully completing his Level 2 qualification at the recent Mark Bates Ltd U10-13 National Championships.

June 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpire Nico – my journey from helping out with scoring to selection for the Paris Olympics

Umpire Nico Caltabiano says it was a “dreams-come-true moment” to be selected as part of the officials’ team for the Paris Olympics.

June 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson