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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…

The Satellite Grand Prix heads north this weekend as it embarks on a new event added to the 2024-2025 calendar. Wrexham University Sports Centre will be the hotspot for the weekend, in a thriving sporting town. The Sports Centre sits just across the car park from the ground of newly-promoted Championship outfit Wrexham AFC, The…

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are at the heart of everything we do at Table Tennis Wales, from our clubs and players to our volunteers, coaches, staff and Board.  As the organisation’s ED&I Champion, Sophie Hancocks represents Table Tennis Wales’ commitment to embedding inclusion throughout.   Appointing an ED&I Champion was a strategic step to bring…

Anna Hursey returns from the 2025 European Under 21 Championships in Bratislava having made history. She became the first Welsh player in history to win a European table tennis title in a women’s or youth event, as she claimed gold in the U21 Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles. Anna defeated reigning champion Veronika Matiunina of…