(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 […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Butterfly Americas is back with another Ask The Expert Live featuring Logan Rietz, where he introduced several exciting new products from Butterfly Europe while answering questions from the table tennis community about equipment, technique, and upcoming events. This episode highlighted the latest additions to Butterfly’s apparel and accessories lineup, including the Puro […]

(By Butterfly Americas) Hiroto Shinozuka and Felix Lebrun faced off in an exciting Men’s Singles quarterfinal at WTT Champions Yokohama 2026, with both players battling for a place in the semifinals. Backed by the home crowd in Japan, Shinozuka delivered a strong performance against the French star. The Japanese standout combined speed, precision, and aggressive […]

(by Butterfly Americas) Sora Matsushima and Jang Woojin delivered an exciting Men’s Singles quarterfinal showdown at WTT Champions Yokohama 2026, with a place in the semifinals on the line. Playing in front of the home crowd in Japan, Matsushima faced the experienced Korean star in a high-intensity battle featuring fast exchanges, aggressive attacks, and impressive […]

(by Showtime Table Tennis / Butterfly Americas) Canadian Championships Showtime athlete Adrian Florin Girbea represented Team Ontario at the 2026 Canadian Junior Championships in Winnipeg. Adrian helped Ontario secure a bronze medal in the U19 Boys Team event, including an important doubles victory during the bronze-medal match against Quebec. James also attended the championships as […]