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The 2025 Euro Mini Champs, hosted in Strasbourg at the end of August, provided a memorable and valuable experience for our young squad, giving them the chance to test their skills while growing both individually and as a team. Representing Wales were Ffion Evans, Evelyn Turner-Samuels, Oliver Harvey, Dylan Williams, and Jenson Denton Smith, supported…

Table Tennis Wales would like to offer a huge thank you to the Sponsors supporting the sport in Wales.   Sportscover Europe is a leader in its field, and as a niche market expert, their specialist knowledge and insight provide organisations with the right solution to their insurance needs.  Since 2023, the organisation has been sponsoring…

Since entering Penlan Table Tennis Club for a beginner session, Jacob Davies has excelled to become one of Wales’ most exciting prospects on the table. With the famous words “you miss all the chances you don’t take” and the creative inspiration of Truls Moregardh pushing him on the table, his attacking style and preference to…

Table Tennis Wales will once again collaborate with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) to deliver Food and Fun sessions this summer.  We’re excited to reveal that we’ll be working with around 35 schools throughout Wales to deliver table tennis sessions as part of the scheme this summer.   The objective is to work with schools…

Gilwern TTC has been providing a table tennis hub for its local community for around a decade, and following affiliation to Table Tennis Wales nearly three years ago, the club has been encouraged by growing engagement.    With an overarching focus on inclusivity, the club’s ethos ensures that all abilities, ages and genders feel welcome to…

Table Tennis Wales delivered a series of impressive performances at the Senior School Championships held in Jersey last weekend, showcasing determination and competitive spirit across both team and singles events. Team Event Highlights Across the age categories, several teams placed commendably in tightly contested matches: U14 Boys: The B team edged out their A counterparts…

Bridgend TTC has recently ventured into the local community to engage with schoolchildren and inspire them to pick up a bat.   Table Tennis Wales’ Regional Officer for the South West, Cerys Evans, organised a taster session at Pencoed Primary School with the club supporting to run it.   On the back of that and the clear…

At Northop Table Tennis Club, an amazing group of volunteers keeps things running smoothly. With over 50 active players, six qualified coaches (plus assistants), 10 team captains, and a growing junior section, there’s always something happening — and plenty of people making it all possible. Howard Satchell The club’s ever-dedicated club secretary and treasurer —…

The inaugural Wrexham Grand Prix took place over the weekend of 24th–25th May 2025 at Wrexham University Sports Centre. Organised by Table Tennis Wales, the event welcomed players from across the United Kingdom for two days of thrilling competition. Saturday – Bands 2, 4, and 6 The tournament kicked off on Saturday morning with Bands…

A monumental figure in British table tennis, Neil Robinson is retiring from the sport after a 45-year career littered with accolades and achievements.   Having had a huge impact both on and off the table, Neil bids farewell to the sport after featuring as either a player or coach at 11 consecutive Paralympic Games, among other…