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Girl Guides and Table Tennis Wales: Empowering Leaders Through Sport
The Table Tennis Wales Activators course was recently delivered to 20 Girl Guide leaders across North Wales, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to introduce table tennis into their local groups. To support their efforts, kit bags have been purchased for each leader, ensuring they have the necessary resources to implement engaging and structured…
Read MoreWelsh talent shines bright at Huw Collins Cam Gears Junior Open
The first ever ranking event to be held at Cam Gears Table Tennis Club was a great success, with the Huw Collins Cam Gears Junior Open demonstrating what amazing talent we have in Wales; the competition brought with it some of the best table tennis to be seen at the club. The U11s category was…
Read More19 Welsh players, including trio of sisters, compete at Safir Open 2025
19 Welsh players made the journey to Orebro, Sweden to compete at the Safir Open 2025. The tournament not only showcased the talent within the squad but also provided valuable European experience for many of the younger athletes. A highlight of the event came from Harri Docherty, who reached the quarter-finals of the Boys’ 23…
Read MoreMeet the Table Tennis Wales Players: Oliver Jordan
Part of the exciting future for Table Tennis Wales, Oliver Jordan has had plenty to smile about in recent times. A Welsh representative, Oliver continues to go from strength to strength with brilliant performance across the Welsh circuit. Already this year, he’s taken Cadet and U18 Gold, as well as U21 Silver, at January’s Bangor…
Read MoreNew champions crowned at Swansea Open 2025
Building from the success of last year’s Swansea Open, this year saw the highest number of entries into the event to date, with a staggering 133 from all categories, including the new Doubles Open category. The future of table tennis in Wales and the sport’s vibrant energy was in the spotlight on Saturday, with U13s, U11s,…
Read MoreTable Tennis Wales Supports Lesotho Table Tennis Tournament
Table Tennis Wales is pleased to announce its support for a table tennis tournament in Lesotho, scheduled for Friday, February 28. Dolen Cymru, backed by the Welsh Government, plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between Wales and Lesotho, where table tennis is widely enjoyed by the local community. Thanks to Dolen Cymru, Table…
Read MoreHow Ogmore Table Tennis Club secured and has benefitted from Sport Wales funding
Set up in November 2023, Ogmore Table Tennis Club was set up on a blank canvas and, with the support of Sport Wales funding, has rapidly grown to accommodate regular sessions and participation from the local community. “The invitation spread by word of mouth,” David Marriott, the club’s co-Founder and Secretary, explained to us, “and,…
Read MorePenultimate weekend sees fantastic action in Senior Team Championships of Wales
The penultimate weekend of the Senior Team Championships of Wales took place over the weekend of Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February at the prestigious Sport Wales National Centre. The competition saw 54 teams compete across nine divisions with over 220 players representing their club through the season. Premier It was another fiercely contested year…
Read MoreVictors crowned in exciting 2025 Bangor Open
The second edition of the Bangor Open was a resounding success, attracting players of all ages from South and North Wales, England, and Ireland. Across the weekend, competitors showcased their skills and sportsmanship in a series of thrilling matches. Saturday Matches The tournament kicked off on Saturday with the Senior Open and the Over 60s…
Read MoreMeet the Table Tennis Wales Players: Lara Whitton
It would have been impossible for seven-year-old Lara Whitton, stepping foot inside Penlan TTC for the first time, to imagine the heights she’d reach in her table tennis career. An attacking player inspired by the times watching and supporting Liu Shiwen with her mother, Lara has developed into a fiercely strong player and has represented…
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