World Championships

Lord Swaythling’s key role in presentation of trophy which bears his family name

The name Swaythling has been synonymous with the ITTF World Championships since the very beginning 100 years ago – and there was a nice full-circle moment as the centenary event came to a climax at OVO Arena Wembley on Sunday.

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Thanks to our amazing London 2026 volunteers!

More than 350 volunteers helped the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN run as smoothly as possible.

May 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Team England

Career bests for Tom Jarvis and Connor Green as England stars climb world rankings

Tom Jarvis is into the world’s top 50 for the first time, and Tin-Tin Ho is back in the top 100 after the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
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Table Tennis England backs UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week 2026

Table Tennis England is proud to support Clean Sport Week 2026: Built not bought. 100% me. Taking place from 11–17 May 2026.

May 12, 2026 | James Twigg
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry visits London 2026

IOC President Kirsty Coventry visited the final day of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
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Inspired by London 2026? Here’s how to get involved in table tennis

Were you inspired by the world's best players battling for honours at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN? Here's now to take your next steps in the sport.

May 11, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

London 2026 recap in words, pictures and video

How to catch up on everything from the last 13 days as table tennis 'came home' to London 100 years after the city hosted the first Worlds in 1926.

May 11, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
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China men make it a double success in London

China men claimed their 12th consecutive World Team Table Tennis Championships title as they won the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 10, 2026 | James Twigg
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China crowned women’s champions

China won their 24th world team title as they defeated Japan 3-2 at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN.

May 10, 2026 | James Twigg
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China and Japan set for double showdown

We're all set for the gold medal matches at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN!

May 10, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
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London 2026: Men’s Team semi-finals

Just like in the women's final, the men's final at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN will be between Japan and China.

May 9, 2026 | James Twigg