Team England

Paul Drinkhall to draw on golden history as he prepares for England coaching duty

Paul Drinkhall is looking forward to passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation when he makes a first foray into England squad coaching at the European Youth Championships.

June 11, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

17 named in European Youth Championships squad – with Paul Drinkhall to coach

England have named a 17-strong squad for the European Youth Championships (EYC) in Czechia next month, with Paul Drinkhall also added to the coaching team.

June 5, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Rankings boost for the British stars of WTT Feeder Manchester

The British heroes of WTT Feeder Manchester have shot up in the world rankings as a result of their exploits, with Anna Hursey at a career high No 77 and Liam Pitchford back to the fringes of the top 50.

April 29, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Golden day for Pitchford, Hursey, Drinkhall and Walker at WTT Feeder Manchester!

On a historic day for British table tennis, Liam Pitchford and Anna Hursey won singles titles and Paul Drinkhall & Sam Walker took Men's Doubles gold at WTT Feeder Manchester.

April 27, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

WTT Feeder Manchester: Sam Walker KOs seed as eight GB aces start with wins in singles

Sam Walker knocked out the sixth seed, Paul Drinkhall beat the fourth seed while Liam Pitchford, Anna Hursey, Tianer Yu, Connor Green, Andrew Baggaley and Tom Jarvis also won at WTT Feeder Manchester.

April 25, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Anna Hursey reaches semis at WTT Feeder Otocec

Wales' Anna Hursey defeated the world junior champion on her way to reaching the semi-finals of the WTT Feeder Otocec in Slovenia.

April 3, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Drinkhall and Walker
Senior National Championships

A first for Yu & Baldwin, whilst Drinkhall & Walker keep their title

Tianer Yu and Mari Baldwin are the Women’s Doubles Champions and Drinkhall and Walker retain their Doubles title after not dropping a game all weekend at the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships.

March 23, 2025 | Keely Armitt
Senior National Championships

Sensational Baggaley ends Drinkhall’s reign at Nationals

Andrew Baggaley turned back the clock to sink Paul Drinkhall and qualify for Finals Day at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.

March 22, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Connor Green called into European Championships squad as Drinkhall pulls out

Connor Green gets his chance to shine at a senior major event for the first time after replacing Paul Drinkhall at the upcoming European Championships.

October 9, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

Paul Drinkhall beaten by Hong Kong opponent at WTT China Smash

Paul Drinkhall was knocked out of the China Smash by Hong Kong’s Lam Siu Hang in the first qualifying round.

September 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson