‘My parents brought me to become a table tennis champion’ – International Table Tennis Federation

Imagine this: a 15-year-old girl steps up the field in Wembley in 1954, paddle in hand, which represents England on the World Table Tennis Championships. Quickly 15 years, and the same girl lifts the Venus rose water dish at the center of the court in Wimbledon, with the most prestigious Tennis tournament. This is not […]

Heartbreak and Triumph – Van Emburgh has number 1 ranking in Spokane

August 24, 2025 (by Steve Hopkins) US Jenson van Emburgh showed his skills this month on a few ITTF World Para Circuit tournaments in Spokane, Washington. Van Emburgh fell short in the first event, but won the second – the heartache converted into triumph while solidifying his place like the world number 1 in his […]

WTT Youth candidate Mississauga – Canada and US end strong

August 24, 2025 (by Steve Hopkins) Last week Mississauga, Canada was host for a WTT Youth Contender Series event. The tournament players from all over the world with top seeds from Slovakia and Poland and Japan and Nigeria – but was a real showcase for Canadian players and select American players who had this opportunity […]

Jessie XU – Valuable learning experience at Junior Pan am Games

August 25, 2025 (by Bowmar Sports) Jessie Xu recently returned from representing Canada on the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. This multi -port event, which welcomed more than 4,000 athletes from 41 countries, contained a very competitive table tennis tournament. While the games include delegations from all over America, the table tennis […]

Americans shine at Junior Pan am Games

August 25, 2025 (by Steve Hopkins) The 2025 Junior Pan American Games closed last week in Asunción, Paraguay, with solid results from Teamusa while competing against young stars from this hemisphere. Team USA supplied striking versions and claimed medals in several individual and team events. The title of the boys singles went to the American […]

Calibrate your position, not your technology! – Revoldia CNF + Tenergy 80

August 22, 2025 (by Bowmar Sports) Coach Brian Pace shares his personal recommendation for a balanced attacking racket. He emphasizes that successful attacks in table tennis is not only about controlling technology, it is also about positioning yourself correctly behind the ball. Footwork and body lines must come first before the stroke is performed. For […]

National 2026: Bigger and better under one roof! – Table tennis England

August 21, 2025 | Paul Stimpson The Mark Bates LTD National Championships will be an even greater and better opportunity for players and spectators in 2026, with a renewed format that brings together qualifications and the most important draw under one roof. For the first time in recent years, the opening day of the Nationals […]

Spotlight on North Yorkshire Young Sports Leaders – Table tennis England

August 21, 2025 | Paul Stimpson Pupils in primary school have a taste of table tennis with the help of the sports leaders of tomorrow, as covered by our latest Spotlight film, now on YouTube. Students from the Ilkley Grammar School in Yorkshire traveled to the neighboring Aswith Primary School to lead a coaching event […]