(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF-Americas Youth Championships have taken over Guatemala City this week, with the best U15 and U19 juniors converging in Guatemala City August 23-30. The event included singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team competition across both U15 and U19 age divisions. Starting at the top, the U19 Boys Singles title went to […]

(by Steve Hopkins) Major League Table Tennis returns for its fourth season in two weeks.  The September 11-13 weekend will see action in Duluth, Georgia at the Gas South Convention Center. Chicago Wind, Atlanta Blazers, Princeton Revolution, and Los Angeles Spinners will all be in action. Action opens out West just two weeks later at […]

(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just North of Atlanta in Suwanee, Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has a strong presence in the largest metropolitan area in the Southeast.  AITTA is the result of a 2014 merger between Yang’s Table Tennis Academy and Atlanta Table Tennis Academy.  They have full-time coaches across and have been […]

(by Steve Hopkins, graphic USATT) Labor Day weekend is closing in fast, and that means it’s almost time for the five-star Butterfly 2026 US Open Teams Championships. Action gets underway September 5 at the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with this premiere event running through a full three […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Portland Paddlers, the defending champions, bring grit, speed, and smart play into Season 4. Their returning core and draft selections make them a formidable and well-coached group. The 2026 roster mixes established leaders with new additions. Standouts include Jens Lundqvist, Hampus Nordberg, Nikhil Kumar, Min Hyeok Kim, Kotomi Omoda, […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The New York Slice just missed the playoffs in their first year in the league.  They feature a dynamic and deep lineup led by experienced anchors. With key draft picks added to the fold, they are built for chemistry and success in the upcoming season. The roster highlights strong returning […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Los Angeles Spinners boast veteran muscle and young upside, making them a dangerous and versatile team heading into Season 4. They have not yet made the playoffs, but with this year’s draft selections, they have added more star power to an already competitive squad. Fans can look forward to […]

from Bowmar Sports and Carlos Gracia Rodriguez) Recently, we had the opportunity to connect with Carlos Gracia Rodriguez, an architect of Puerto Rico’s National Junior High Performance Program and a driving force pushing for development of the island’s next generation of table tennis talent. Carlos shared the story of how a chance encounter in elementary […]

(by Steve Hopkins) Tucked into the San Fernando Valley just north of Santa Monica and Malibu, Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club serves the greater Los Angeles area with a facility built for players at every stage of their journey — from first-timers to seasoned professionals. At the helm is club owner Fovad Kaseb, a high-performance […]