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Meet 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…
Read MoreWales’ men head to Bosnia and Herzegovina for European Team Qualification Event
Table Tennis Wales’ men’s team is gearing up for the European Team Qualification Event, taking place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 21-25 January. This tournament marks a significant step forward for Welsh table tennis as a youthful squad looks to gain valuable international experience and build towards a bright future for the sport in…
Read MoreFantastic table tennis on show at Rhondda Junior Open
The Rhondda Junior Open ran on Sunday 12 January 2025, and it was another great success for Rhondda Table Tennis Club. The entries were high and the quality on show throughout the day was exceptional. The four categories during the day were the U11s, U13s, U15s and U19s with two events being played in the…
Read MoreHow Rhondda TTC have nurtured a pathway for young players
Just one of the table tennis clubs across Wales to have a rich history in nurturing young talent, Rhondda Table Tennis Club works hard to encourage participation in the sport at all ages and abilities within its local community. Excellence, inclusivity and community are core values in the club’s ethos, as it strives to provide…
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