Posts by Owen

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…

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…