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Olympics & Paralympics

Olympic and Paralympic themed events inspire thousands to try table tennis

Thousands of people inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics sampled table tennis at two locations in the south west.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

Fraser Riley’s unforgettable Paralympics experience

Fraser Riley did not expect to have a role to play at the Paralympics – but, in an emotional twist of fate, he ended up as one of the voices of table tennis at the Paris extravaganza.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

New working party will review competition regulations

A working party will be established to look into the purpose and implications of our regulations covering a number of competitions.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Entry deadline nears for Junior BCL

There are just a few days left to get entries in for the Junior section of the Youth British Clubs Leagues for the 2024/25 season.

September 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
International

Olympic silver medallist Truls Moregard recovers to beat Liam Pitchford

VIDEO: Liam Pitchford launched an opening blitz against Olympic silver medallist Truls Moregard at the WTT Champions Macao, but saw his opponent hit back to win the match in four.

September 11, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Equality and Diversity

Still looking to improve at 99 years old – Edna’s lifelong passion for table tennis

Edna Fletcher MBE will be 99 years old this month and will no doubt celebrate the milestone with a game of her beloved table tennis, with her friends at Bracecamp Table Tennis Club.

September 11, 2024 | Eddy Fuller
East

Clacton & Dist: An appreciation of Shirley Rowlen

The Clacton League is sad to announce the death of Shirley Rowlen. Shirley had been League President since 2017 and her passing ends an association of nearly 50 years with local table tennis.

September 10, 2024 | Tony Oswick
South-East

Ryan Cates’ stand-out season to be marked at Island presentation night

A young player with great potential, who seems to improve every time he picks up a table tennis bat, 17-year-old Ryan Cates has had an excellent year, playing in the Senior British League and other mainland tournaments.

September 10, 2024 | Peter Clarke
WTT events

Pitchford to Face Olympic Silver Medalist in the Last 16 in Macao

Liam Pitchford has claimed his place in the last 16 at the WTT Champions Macao, where he will face Truls Moregard, the recent Olympic silver... Continue reading

September 9, 2024 | Connor Whitehead
Olympics & Paralympics

Heartbreak for Bayley after spectacular men’s class 7 final

Will Bayley missed out on the gold medal by the smallest of margins after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to China’s Yan Shuo in the final... Continue reading

September 7, 2024 | Jack Ramful