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With a passion for table tennis bestowed upon her by her father, Penny Muil is a talent who thrives off the table tennis community and the support within it. An attacking player who first started playing at home before joining Bridgend TTC, Penny has rapidly developed into an exciting prospect in Welsh table tennis, accumulating…

Table Tennis Wales athletes delivered a series of strong and encouraging performances at the AG Linz Open 2026 event across the age groups, highlighting the depth of emerging talent within the Welsh pathway. One of the standout stories of the competition came in the U13 team event, where Alfie Giles and Dylan Williams combined to…

The Veterans Team Championships reached a thrilling conclusion at Bangor University last month, building on the strong start from the opening round in Cardiff back in January. With three divisions in action and one of the largest veteran turnouts in recent years, the event showcased both depth and quality across the veteran age category for…

Wales achieved a brilliant result at the ITTF World Team Championships 2026, reaching the Round of 32 stage after topping their group.  It looked a challenging group phase after the side had been pitched up against Nigeria, Uzbekistan and, notably, Australia, but the trio of Anna Hursey, Charlotte Carey and Danielle Kelly performed admirably throughout…

The International Primary Schools 2026 tournament was held in Largs, bringing together teams from across the British Isles to compete against high-quality international opposition. Across the event, both team and individual competitions provided a challenging and rewarding experience for all players involved, showcasing resilience, sportsmanship, and developing talent. Team Events Boys Team The boys’ team…

The 2026 Central South Primary School Championships were held on Thursday 19th March at the Sport Wales National Centre, and what an enjoyable day of table tennis it was! 26 teams from across 13 different schools took part in the competition and they all battled it out for the winner’s trophy. There were schools from…

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.…