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A new status for once ever present event

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Mixed Doubles in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, quite simply “hats off” to all who made it possible; not only is it an extra medal for table tennis, it gives the event a new status. Many moons ago when the International Table Tennis Federation did not have the maximum […]

Jean-Michel Saive re-elected to National Olympic Committee

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) A hard fought election campaign, at the Annual General Meeting of the International Table Tennis Federation on Wednesday 31st May, the vote to assume the office of President went in favour of Thomas Weikert. Just as at 1993 World Championships in Gothenburg, when beaten in the final of the […]

First titles decided in Spain

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Sweden’s Emelie Endre and David Olsson alongside Puerto Rico’s Shaquille Rivera won the first titles to be decided at the Spanish Junior Para Open in El Prat de Llobregat on Wednesday 7th June. Competing in group organised events, all three remained unbeaten to secure gold. Emelie Endre emerged successful […]

World Ranking: Tomokazu Harimoto, again captures the imagination

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Ma Long versus Fan Zhendong, the Men’s Singles final at the Liebherr 2017 World Championships will live long in the memory, the former gaining the decision in dramatic fashion. The two stars retain their respective top two places on the Men’s World Rankings issued following the close of proceedings […]

Come join NYISC June 2017 Open Sunday June 18th 2017

Come join NYISC June 2017 Open Sunday June 18th 2017 Come join NYISC June 2017 Open Sunday June 18th 2017 (2-star) USATT-sanctioned Table Tennis Tournament Sunday, June 18, 2017 Entry deadline: June 14th, 2017 VENUE: New York Indoor Sports Club (NYISC), 15-35 126th Street, 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356 718-358-8860 (Yu Shao) New York […]

Ma Long retains title, most dramatic final ever?

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Defending champion, Ma Long repeated the success experienced two years earlier in Suzhou when, on the afternoon of Monday 5th June, he won the Men’s Singles title at the Liebherr 2017 World Championships in Düsseldorf. The top seed, he beat Chinese national team colleague, Fan Zhendong, the no.2 seed, […]

Life of a player in Düsseldorf

Life of a player in Düsseldorf (By Neha Aggarwal) Life of a player in Düsseldorf You see them on court in action, but what do the players do before a match?We take you through the journey of the athletes here in Düsseldorf, as they prepare for the biggest battles of their lives. Live the life of […]

Proud US Campaign in Dusseldorf Comes to an End

(BY MATT HETHERINGTON) The ever exciting campaign of the 2017 US National Table Tennis Team has come to an end on Day 5 of the 2017 ITTF Liebherr World Table Tennis Championships. On Day 4 the mission towards singles success had been thwarted in the round of 32 men’s and women’s singles draws, but with […]

Cruising in to the last 16

(by Wade Townsend) The last 32 of the Men’s Singles kicked off with the victors emerging with barely a scratch. Timo Boll kept the German fans entertained with a 4-1 victory over Jang Woojin (KOR).  The crowds were enthralled as the hometown hero was in cruise control the entire match. Lubomir Pistej (SVK) could be […]

Ask The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 212 A Butterfly Question & Answer

Ask The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 212 A Butterfly Question & Answer Ask The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 212 A Butterfly Question & Answer Blade: Primorac AND Timo Boll OFF – Forehand Rubber: Primorac (Sriver FX) Timo (Tenergy 25x) Backhand Rubber: Primorac (Sriver FX) Timo (Tenergy 25x) Question: I have these two paddles. I am wondering, […]

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