Posts by Max Parsons

The Merthyr Project is a community-led initiative creating accessible table tennis opportunities for children and young people across Merthyr Tydfil. The programme is delivered through a partnership between Table Tennis Wales, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Merthyr College, local schools, community organisations, and national partners Urdd Gobaith Cymru and Food Source UK. The first phase…

Table tennis clubs across Welsh communities are built and thrive on the work of dedicated volunteers. North Gwent TTC is one club that celebrates this in the work they carry out, from weekly sessions to annual competitions, notably honouring the legacy of the late Gerlad Watkins. Watkins played an instrumental role in the formation of…

The best talent across Wales took centre stage at the weekend, as the Butterfly Welsh National Championships came to Cardiff. Sport Wales hosted the latest edition of the tournament, with the multi-table set-up in the Main Hall attracting a captivated crowd across the weekend. Things reached a climax on the Sunday morning, as the main…

To celebrate Mothers’ Day, Table Tennis Wales is showcasing the wonderful work that mums do, the special bonds they share with their children, and the power that table tennis has to connect generations.   To mark the occasion, we spoke to two mothers and their daughters about how table tennis brings them together.  The sport has been in the Jacobs’ life…

The inaugural Gwent Primary School Table Tennis Championships took place this week, bringing together 18 teams from 8 schools across Gwent for an exciting and enjoyable day of competition. The event used a two‑stage group format, ensuring every team had plenty of matches and the opportunity to build confidence throughout the day. From the very…

A 16-strong team recently travelled to Sweden to represent Wales at the Safir Open 2026. The tournament provided an excellent opportunity for the squad to test themselves in a highly competitive environment and continue their development on the international stage. The 16 players chosen competed in multiple events, with the Men’s and Women’s Singles starting…

The 2026 Bangor Open Table Tennis Competition once again proved to be a standout event on the Welsh table tennis calendar, bringing together players from across Wales and England for a full day of high-quality, competitive, and enjoyable table tennis. Although the event was streamlined from two days into a single-day format, this change did…

Nye Evans has reached the national level through persistence and determination, showing fantastic consistency to achieve the feat of representing his country. An exciting player who admires Wang Chuqin for his intensity, speed, and aggressive attacking style, Nye is one of many brilliant talents currently rising up throughout Wales. We chatted to Nye about his…

From the first time picking up a table tennis bat while on holiday, Jacob Wicks has come a long way to now be a regular representative of his country. After getting hooked on the sport while away with family, Jacob returned home and immediately joined Gwent Table Tennis Club in Cwmbran, eventually getting spotted by…

Following the successful Activators Course held in December, these dedicated Level 2 students took the lead in delivering an engaging and dynamic festival for 60 enthusiastic children from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. Aimed at Years 3 and 4, the festival provided a fantastic opportunity for the young participants to experience table tennis in a…