Latest Updates Around The World
January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson How would you like to play a pivotal role at the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships? We are looking for volunteers to join our team for our flagship event so we can create an unparalleled experience for spectators, players, coaches and officials. This is the most prominent annual […]
January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson From vest-clad men wielding sandpaper bats to male and female athletes in sponsored gear and armed with the latest equipment, the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships have come a long way since 1926. Keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for a host of features […]
January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson What could be better than cheering on the best athletes in the world during the biggest table tennis event in the world? Of course in the company of your family, friends and clubmates! Our group bookings for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals allow you to do […]
January 13, 2026 | Connor Whitehead A busy end to the calendar year for clubs, players and coaches; Steve and Aad were also busy as ever with all kinds of club visits, CPD sessions and plans for the new year. The future of coaching has arrived Table Tennis England has launched its new Coaching Development […]
January 13, 2026 | James Twigg Table Tennis England has launched its new Coaching Development Framework and coaching pathway, which reflects the ways in which coaches learn and the context in which they perform. The new pathway replaces the previous structure of levels 1-4 with three clear, role-based qualifications: Coaching Assistant, Coach And Head Coach. […]
January 13, 2026 | Connor Whitehead It’s been a busy and exciting month for the Coach Development team, including a new member joining the team, traveling the country, learning and connecting with coaches and players across the country and every continent on the planet! Aad Kwakkelstein joins the team Table Tennis England wishes you a […]
January 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson As the deadline for nominations for the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards approaches, we are also looking for volunteers for the jury. This is a great opportunity to show your support for table tennis and ensure that the unsung heroes who have put so much effort into the […]
Posted on January 11, 2026 (by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions Series event of the year ended in a stormy Sunday in Doha, with four of the last six matches going to the lower-rated player. In men’s singles, the two setbacks both occurred in the semifinals. World number 2 Lin Shidong lost 4-2 to […]
Posted on January 14, 2026 by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC The table tennis world watched in dismay as both world No. 1 players withdrew from the WTT Finals in Hong Kong. Top women’s seed Sun Yingsha was forced to retire mid-match during her singles semi-final with an apparent ankle injury – the first time […]
Posted on January 12, 2026 (By Larry Hodges, US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Member, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Unless it’s a throwaway shot, you should approach each shot as if you were getting ready for the next shot, and sometimes the next two. I’m always amazed at how many players play it piece by piece – it’s […]
