World Table Tennis Day is happening on Sunday April 23, with events in England joining the celebration all over the globe!

See below for details of events in this country – and if you are doing anything, don’t forget to send your report and/or photos to [email protected]

World Table Tennis Day is a yearly celebration of table tennis – promoting the benefits of the sport, bringing together fans and non-fans alike, and giving everyone an opportunity to play for fun.

This year’s theme is Think Sustainably, Act Now, leading to an additional focus on raising awareness for several sustainable development goals. 

Click here to read more about this on the ITTF website and to check out other events happening around the world.

English events

Venue: Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port CH65 9LB, main sports hall.

Friday 21st April, 10am – 12noon and every Friday morning. Everyone welcome bats and balls included. Coaching available on request, just £5 per player.

Contact: Aaron Beech, m: 07963 030942, email: [email protected]; Follow on Facebook.

Venue: The Grammar, Altrincham, WA14 2RY.

Saturday 22nd April, 1.30-3.30pm. Open-to-all session – click here to register.

Venue: Meon Vale Leisure, Stratford upon Avon

Sunday 23rd April, 11am-4pm – open session.

Venue: King’s Cross Granary Square

Saturday April 22nd, 2-4pm – StreetTT exhibition friendly – KX vs WSC (Westfield)

Venue: Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre

Saturday April 22nd, 5-7pm – StreetTT exhibition friendly – WSC (Westfield) vs KX