2016 Butterfly MDTTC June Open by Director Larry Hodges Saturday, June 11, 2016 – An even 70 players from ten – yes, 10! – states participated in the tournament. How often does a 2-star tournament get players from MD, VA, PA, NJ, NC, IL, IN, MO, NM, and DC? (I’m counting DC as a state here.) There were […]
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ICC Summer Camp Pictures & Update
Posted onICC Summer Camp Pictures & Update All, We have great pictures from the camp. You can share it on your FB page also. ICC Summer camps week two (June 13-17) Morning beginner and Intermediate camp (9am-3pm) Pictures Sold out camp with 165 campers. Table Tennis Camps with Dance, Taekwondo, Chess and Art activity. Over 25 […]
2016 ITTF World Hopes Week and Challenge
Posted on2016 ITTF World Hopes Week and Challenge Courtesy of USA Table Tennis USATT would like to congratulate Len Yang who was successfully selected as a member of the World Hopes Team (11/12 year old) after his results at the Trial which was held in Doha, Qatar. Len follows in the footsteps of other Hopes players […]
Landmark Occasion for Panama, Hosts Hopes Week
Posted onLandmark Occasion for Panama, Hosts Hopes Week Courtesy of ITTF June 14, 2016 – The most famous isthmus in the world, Panama was the home for the home for a Hopes Week from Saturday June 4th to Saturday June 11th; proceedings were directed by Paul Koatz, coach for the Argentine National Team. Overall, a total […]
Cleveland 2016 Transplant Games of America Results
Posted onCleveland 2016 Transplant Games of America Results Congratulations all winners and participants at the 2016 Transplant Games of America. On Sunday June 12th, 139 Solid Organ Transplant Recipients competed in Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles table tennis competition at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Results Event First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Men’s 11-13 […]
Calling All USA Table Tennis Adult Athletes – 2016 USA Masters Games
Posted onCalling All USA Table Tennis Adult Athletes – 2016 USA Masters Games 2016 USA Masters Games Table tennis, Ages 21+, July 27th through July 31st in Greensboro, North Carolina. • 24 Sports • Opening & Closing Ceremonies • World Class Venues • Health & Fitness Expo • Games Village • Daily Entertainment and Social Activities […]
2016 Butterfly Vancouver Open
Posted on2016 Butterfly Vancouver Open Stephen Li claimed the 2016 Butterfly Vancouver Open Singles this past weekend at A.R. MacNeil Secondary School in Richmond, British Columbia. The BC Table Tennis Association presented the 3-star Table Tennis Canada sanctioned tournament. Visit the BC Table Tennis Association for all event results and photos. Congratulations all winners and participants!
Quiet but Determined – Zirui Zhao Seeks New Table Tennis Achievements in the US
Posted onQuiet but Determined – Zirui Zhao Seeks New Table Tennis Achievements in the US by Barbara Wei Moving away from home to start a new life in a different country can be difficult and trying in the best of situations – to take the risk when only 14 years old is incredibly admirable. Although Zirui […]
Jun Mizutani Wins Third Title of Year, Completes Clean Sweep for Japan in Australia
Posted onJun Mizutani Wins Third Title of Year, Completes Clean Sweep for Japan in Australia 2016 ITTF World Tour Australian Open Courtesy of ITTF Top seed and clear favorite for the title, Jun Mizutani fulfilled expectations to win the Men’s Singles title at the 2016 ITTF World Tour Australian Open in Melbourne on the late afternoon […]
Ask The Experts: Jun Gao, No. 114
Posted onAsk The Experts: Jun Gao, No. 114 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Clearfield FL Question: I have a blade that wasn’t used much (Clearfield FL). I would like you to suggest me the rubbers for my forehand and backhand use. FOREHAND- mid distance play, topspin, heavy topspin, if chance a flat smash, low backspin BACKHAND- […]
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