United States suffers defeat but Kanak Jha causes biggest upset to date

Posted on February 22, 2018

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager) United States suffers defeat but Kanak Jha causes biggest upset Defeat for the United States, the no.11 seeds, in their opening contest in the Men’s event at the 2018 ITTF Team World Cup in London on the early afternoon of Thursday 22nd February but it was from within their […]

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A special tournament, Kanak Jha grateful for opportunities afforded

Posted on February 21, 2018

(by Olalekan Okusan, ITTF Africa Press Officer) A special tournament, Kanak Jha grateful for opportunities afforded Only 17 years old but Kanak Jha of the United States is a seasoned player; he has competed in four World Championships, two Men’s World Cup tournaments; now he is making his debut in the ITTF Team World Cup. […]

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Doubles first, proposed Olympic system tested in London

Posted on February 21, 2018

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager) Doubles first, proposed Olympic system tested in London Always five matches should the fixture extend the full distance but matters concluded when one outfit has three wins to their credit. It has always been the same at ITTF Team World Cup, it is the same in the forthcoming edition […]

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WAB Club Feature: The Rhode Island Table Tennis Association is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation

Posted on February 21, 2018

(By Steve Hopkins) Rhode Island Table Tennis Association 70-year-birthday celebration The Rhode Island Table Tennis Association is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation – dating back to the club reopening after World War II. The club was a regular stop for regional players and pros for a generation with appearances from Dick Miles and Marty […]

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DTTA’s 1st MENSUAL Tourney of 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018

(By Angelo Gandullia) DTTA’s 1st MENSUAL Tourney of 2018 Hello Table Tennis players and friends! On Saturday, February 10th, Denver Table Tennis Alliance hosted our 1st MENSUAL Tourney of 2018! Even though the weather was a bit tough that day, and a few players declined driving to the club to participate, our tournament still had two full […]

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Michael Maze is Back! Announces un-retirement on Instagram

Posted on February 20, 2018

Michael Maze is Back! Announces un-retirement on Instagram Danish table tennis legend Michael Maze has announced that he will come out of retirement to return to the international scene. By: Simon Daish / ITTF Michael Maze, 36, confirmed the news via his official Instagram account on Tuesday 20th February stating that his body is feeling […]

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Silver medallist one year ago, Adriana Diaz in search of gold

Posted on February 20, 2018

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager) Silver medallist one year ago, Adriana Diaz in search of gold Runner up one year ago when beaten by Japan’s Maki Shiomi at the final hurdle, Puerto Rico’s Adriana Diaz is the top seed in the Junior Girls’ Singles event at the forthcoming Swedish Junior and Cadet Open. Part […]

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Excitement builds for ITTF Team World Cup 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018

Excitement builds for ITTF Team World Cup 2018 in London By: Paul Stimpson / Table Tennis England Excitement builds for ITTF Team World Cup 2018 in London. The ITTF Team World Cup is grabbing headlines and media attention with less than three days to go until the world’s best players step out at the Copper […]

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Ask A Pro Anything Featuring Timo Boll and Adam Bobrow

Posted on February 17, 2018

Ask A Pro Anything Featuring Timo Boll and Adam Bobrow Video courtesy of: ITTF Germany’s legend Timo Boll, a Butterfly sponsored player, takes on the ITTF Ask A Pro Anything Challenge presented by andro with Adam Bobrow. Listen to him, as he tries to answer questions from his fans. Some career highlights for Timo Boll […]

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Table Tennis visits China Town before ITTF Team World Cup

Posted on February 16, 2018

Table Tennis visits China Town before ITTF Team World Cup Table Tennis visits China Town before ITTF Team World Cup Video by: Table Tennis England February 22 – 25, 2018 London, England Copper Box Arena Ahead of Chinese New Year and the ITTF Team World Cup coming to London, we put a table in the […]

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