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Meet the volunteers behind Northop Table Tennis Club
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 —…
Read MoreVictory for Nahom at Wrexham Grand Prix
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…
Read MoreTable tennis legend Neil Robinson retires after glittering playing and coaching career
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…
Read MoreGrand Prix heads to Wrexham
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…
Read MoreGet to know Sophie Hancocks, Table Tennis Wales ED&I Champion
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…
Read MoreMay 2025 Newsletter
CEO Update May 2025 Newsletter The May edition of the Table Tennis Wales CEO update is here. Click below to see a round up of many of the recent highlights from within our clubs and squads. May 2025 Newsletter
Read MoreAnna Hursey’s Triumph Fuels Optimism in GB Table Tennis Pathway
Anna Hursey’s remarkable performance in the European Under-21 Championships has underscored her position as one of the brightest talents in table tennis while also highlighting the momentum building within the GB table tennis programme. In Bratislava, Hursey won both singles and doubles gold, marking her fifth consecutive tournament victory since early April, including a win…
Read MoreHistoric milestones set as Anna Hursey shines at 2025 European Under 21 Championships in Bratislava
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…
Read MoreSecond weekend of Veteran Team Championships of Wales provides thrills
The second weekend of matches in the Veteran Team Championships of Wales, hosted at North Gwent TTC, certainly did not disappoint, with plenty of intense matches occurring across both divisions to conclude a fantastic tournament. Thank you to all of the staff and volunteers involved in delivering another great Welsh event. Well done to all…
Read MorePlenty of positives at Raiffeinsen Youth Championships
Wales enjoyed a positive Raiffeinsen Youth Championships in Linz, with the team competing in the team and singles events over six days. There were lots of matches and positive results, with some standouts being the U19 Girls Team (Lowri Hurd and Ruby Elliott) just missing out on a bronze, losing in the fifth match in…
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