Posts by Owen

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…

Table Tennis Wales is delighted to announce a new partnership with Urdd Gobaith Cymru, bringing the two organisations together to expand and strengthen table tennis opportunities across Ceredigion, with a strong commitment to delivering provision through the Welsh language. This collaborative partnership marks the beginning of a wider national ambition, with Ceredigion identified as the…

There was plenty to be excited about for Wales at December’s Cardiff Grand Prix, as the Welsh duo of Callum Evans and Yeh Tsz Yan Nancy were victorious at the 4* event in the Welsh capital. Amid a host of strong competition, Welsh number one Evans claimed the Men’s Singles title while Welsh fourth seed…

Women’s sport in Wales is growing fast and table tennis is no exception. Thanks to the extraordinary achievements of 19-year-old Anna Hursey, more girls than ever are seeing the sport as exciting, welcoming, and full of opportunity. Anna Hursey: Proof That Big Dreams Start Young In 2025, Anna Hursey made Welsh sporting history. At the…

Table Tennis Wales is delighted to have been able to support Aberdare’s Maesgwyn Special School with a kit bag which has proved a valuable asset to the school. Our Regional Officer for Central South, Callum Evans, recently visited Maesgwyn to deliver a taster day for the children, giving them advice and teaching them different shots.…

A squad of six travelled out to Lohja, Finland to represent Wales at the 2025 Finlandia Open in December. Amid an incredibly strong field and fantastic players, our Welsh representatives put in strong performances to show promise for the future. Congratulations to Lily Walters, Ruby Elliott, Danielle Kelly, Rhys Hetherton, Harry Street and Toby Harwood…

The end of October saw Merthyr College host the 2025 Merthyr Junior Open, a premier event on the junior table tennis calendar. Marking the third occasion the tournament has been held at the excellent facility, the day saw intense competition across four categories, U11s, U13s, U15s and U19s. The schedule was split into two sessions,…

An aggressive and exciting player with a fierce serve and creative flare to his game, Oliver Harvey is a joy to watch on the table and one of many bright prospects emerging in Welsh table tennis. His love affair with the sport began at eight years of age, when he was invited to Rhondda Table…

On Sunday 2 November, Aaron Beech (TTW) delivered an engaging Activators Course for members of the Bangor University Table Tennis Club and two enthusiastic young players, aged 14 and 16. The course provided participants with essential skills and knowledge to deliver their own table tennis sessions, combining fun, coordination games off the table and technical…