(Coach Di Liu) In table tennis, we often discuss techniques: Forehand, backhand, serve, receive and footwork. But there is another game happening at the same time: mental game. Sometimes, the most difficult opponent is not standing on the other side of the table. It is the voice inside our mind. I have experienced this countless […]

(by Showtime Table Tennis/Butterfly Americas) Following our July update, the Ontario Summer Games took place locally in Waterloo Region with three Showtime athletes — Adrian, Sienna, and Dakshita — participating in the table tennis competition. Showtime athletes came away with multiple podium finishes, including silver in U18 Boys’ Doubles, bronze in U18 Girls’ Doubles, and […]

(by Geovanny Coello / Butterfly Americas) This past Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, Quito hosted the first round of the Butterfly Challenger, a tournament sponsored by Butterfly and endorsed by the Ecuadorian Table Tennis Federation (FETM). The circuit awards points toward the national ranking and aims to provide greater competitive and development opportunities […]

(by Butterfly Americas) Butterfly-sponsored coach and player Geovanny Coello was crowned champion of the National Table Tennis Grand Prix – Adult Category, held in Cuenca from August 21 to 23. His journey to the title was full of challenges and exciting matches. During the group stage, Geovanny suffered a 3–0 defeat against Joseph Vásquez, but he bounced back with an […]

(by Butterfly Americas) Meet Amicus Prime, the table tennis robot built to keep you improving every day. Control ball placement, speed, spin, trajectory, and create endless drill combinations. Amicus Prime provides consistent, high-quality practice whenever you’re ready to train. Whether you’re sharpening your footwork, perfecting your loops, or building match-ready consistency, Amicus Prime is always […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Being prepared for a table tennis tournament means more than just remembering your racket. In Episode 14 of Ask The Expert Live, Bowmar Sports Equipment Specialist Logan Rietz shares what he likes to bring with him to make sure he is ready for tournament day. Logan walks through his tournament bag and […]

(by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC) Regardless of whether you watch soccer, this year’s FIFA World Cup produced the kind of storylines that spill over into every other sport. Underneath the goals and the trophies, there were mental lessons about how athletes handle pressure, mistakes, and each other. I’m going to share three of them […]

(By Butterfly Americas) American table tennis star Kanak Jha faced Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar in the Men’s Singles Round of 32 at WTT Champions Yokohama 2026. The matchup brought together two experienced international competitors in an exciting opening-round battle. Jha and Pucar showcased their speed, precision, and aggressive play as they competed for a place in […]