(Courtesy of Engadget.com) OMRON’s updated ping pong robot can serve and take smashes And it’s probably not too late to apply for the 2020 Olympics. It’s CEATEC, so I knew OMRON would once again bring out its massive table tennis robot to belittle us humans, but what I didn’t expect was a significant performance jump […]
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Sharon Alguetti responds, wins in Belgrade
Posted on(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Sharon Alguetti responds, wins in Belgrade Bronze medallist earlier in the year in Argentina, Sharon Alguetti of the United States emerged as the somewhat surprise winner of the Junior Boys’ Singles title at the 2017 Serbia Junior and Cadet Open in Belgrade on Thursday 5th October. The no.4 seed, […]
ITTF Announces Polar Naturals as Presenting Sponsor for 2017 Women’s World Cup
Posted on(Courtesy of ITTF) Polar Naturals as Presenting Sponsor for 2017 Women’s World Cup The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and Table Tennis Canada are pleased to announce Canadian brand Polar Naturals as the Official Health Care Product & Presenting Sponsor of the Uncle Pop 2017 ITTF Women’s World Cup to be held from 27 – […]
Timo Boll Allround is now available in an XXS version
Posted onTimo Boll Allround now available XXS version. Timo Boll Allround is now available in an XXS version The Boll Allround offers superb control for offensively oriented all-round players. Named after 2 time World Cup Champion, Timo Boll. The XXS version has a smaller head and handle that is ideal for kids. The blade is […]
2017 BUTTERFLY MDTTC OPEN #4 introduction video
Posted on(created by Mossa Barandao) 2017 BUTTERFLY MDTTC OPEN #4 introduction video Dates: October 14-15, 2017 Venue: Maryland Table Tennis Center Location: Gaithersburg, MD Contact: MDTTC, 301-519-8580 Entry Form: Online or Download Please click here below for the introduction video:
Canadians maintain form, main draw places reserved
Posted on(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Canadians maintain form, main draw places reserved Imposing on the opening day of play in the Under 21 Men’s Singles event at the 2017 ITTF Challenge Polish Open in Czestochowa, when they had both caused upsets by beating the highest rated players in their respective groups in the initial […]
Jenson Van Emburgh Takes More Medals on his Paralympic Journey
Posted on(BY TINA HUYNH) Jenson Van Emburgh Takes More Medals on his Paralympic Journey Jenson Van Emburgh, a seventeen-year-old Class 3 para table tennis player from Florida, excelled in the ITTF Para Table Tennis Tournament September 6-10, 2017 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He achieved a bronze medal in singles after winning against many competitive, high-level players […]
NYITTC Oct. 1st 2017 Open Championship Results
Posted on(By NTITTC) NYITTC Oct. 1st 2017 Open Championship Results Under 2400 1st: Yuxiang Li; 2nd: Sherif Shoela Under 2200 1st: Jay Basnet; 2nd: Richard Dewitt Under 2000 1st: Andres Mendoza; 2nd: Sanmuel Medina Under 1800 1st: Julio Wong; 2nd: Jasmine Lo Under 1100 1st: Ryan Chen; 2nd: Ilan Nouvahian Under 800 1st: William Tang; 2nd: […]
Irun Leka Enea only unbeaten club in Men’s ETTU Cup
Posted on(Courtesy of ETTU.org) Irun Leka Enea only unbeaten club in Men’s ETTU Cup After the first round of the Group Stages in Men’s and Women’s ETTU Cup eaight teams in both competitions progressed to the next stage. Next round is scheduled for 27th to 29th October. In the openinf round of the Men’s ETTU Cup […]
WADA 2018 List of Prohibited Substances
Posted on(Courtesy of ETTU.org) WADA 2018 List of Prohibited Substances The 2018 Prohibited List of Substances and Methods, released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is now available on the WADA website and the ITTF Anti-Doping webpage. It takes effect on Monday, 1st January 2018. Although the 2018 List does not present major change for the […]
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