International News Articles
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GB squad reflect on Olympic qualifying event
April 26, 2021The four Team GB players have been reflecting on missing out on securing an Olympics place at the European Singles Qualification Tournament.
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Drinkhall misses out on Olympics spot
April 25, 2021Paul Drinkhall missed out on a spot at the Tokyo Olympics as he was beaten in two winner-take-all matches at the European Singles Qualification Tournament.
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Olympic dream over for Walker and Carey
April 24, 2021Sam Walker and Charlotte Carey’s hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics are over, leaving Paul Drinkhall to fly the flag for Great Britain.
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Carey and Drinkhall still on Olympic trail despite defeats
April 23, 2021Charlotte Carey and Paul Drinkhall have missed their first chance of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics via the European Singles Qualification Tournament – Carey in heartbreaking fashion after missing five match points in her first-stage quarter-final.
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GB trio reach knockout stage at Olympic qualifiers
April 22, 2021Paul Drinkhall and Charlotte Carey are still going strong in the European Singles Qualification Tournament, but Tin-Tin Ho and Sam Walker have been eliminated.
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Drinkhall double on day one in Portugal
April 21, 2021Paul Drinkhall started with a double victory and Sam Walker, Charlotte Carey and Tin-Tin Ho also picked up wins as the European Singles Qualification Tournament got under way in Portugal today.
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Olympic qualifiers draw revealed – how to watch
April 20, 2021The four-strong Team GB contingent at the European Singles Qualification Tournament in Portugal have discovered their first-stage opponents as they battle to secure a place at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympic chance a bonus, says Sam Walker
April 19, 2021Sam Walker says he feels no pressure as he prepares for an unexpected crack at securing qualification for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Why Germany practice is perfect for Pitchford
April 12, 2021Liam Pitchford believes that missing the European Olympic qualifiers in favour of elite practice opportunities in Germany will help him get in the best shape for Tokyo.
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Marking 50 years of ‘Ping Pong Diplomacy’
Look back at the remarkable ‘Ping Pong Diplomacy’ visit by the US team to China 50 years ago this month.
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GB quartet target Olympic place at qualifiers
April 8, 2021Four Team GB players will compete at the European Singles Qualification Tournament in Portugal this month, with places at the Olympic Games at stake.
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New look for ETTU
April 7, 2021The European Table Tennis Unior (ETTU) celebrated World Table Tennis Day yesterday by launching its new logo.
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Selection process for European Youth Championships
April 1, 2021England will send a full team to the European Youth Championships, scheduled to be held in Croatia in July.
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Fatigue cost me in final, says Pitchford
March 18, 2021Liam Pitchford feels fatigue from his epic semi-final proved costly as he was beaten in the phase 2 final at the world Olympic qualifying tournament – plus reaction from Paul Drinkhall and Tin-Tin Ho to the tournament.
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Sandra’s at centre of ITTF equality campaign
March 17, 2021Table Tennis England Chairman Sandra Deaton has been singled out as an inspiring role model by an ITTF campaign to empower more women to play leading roles in the sport.
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Pitchford beaten in Olympic qualifiers final
Liam Pitchford’s Olympic dreams are on hold for now after he lost in the final of the second stage of the world qualifying tournament in Doha.
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Pitchford blitzes his way into semi-final
March 16, 2021Liam Pitchford once again stands two wins away from a place at the Tokyo Olympics after a thumping win in the second phase of the qualifying tournament in Doha.
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Drinkhall out, but Pitchford has another chance
March 15, 2021Liam Pitchford will hope for better fortunes in stage two of the Olympic singles qualifying tournament, but Paul Drinkhall’s tournament is over following defeats for the top two GB players today.
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Ho and Carey beaten, but men go through
March 14, 2021Liam Pitchford and Paul Drinkhall are safely into day two of the Olympic qualifying tournament, but Tin-Tin Ho and Charlotte Carey lost their second-round matches in six games to higher-ranked opponents.
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Olympic qualifiers – where to watch
March 13, 2021Charlotte Carey will be the first Great Britain player in action as the World Singles Qualification Tournament gets under way on Sunday morning.
