(By Steve Hopkins) WORLD TEAM CUP 2018 Recap:China Again, Germany Reloading and more There were a couple interesting stories this week in England at the World Team Cup. China dominated both the Men’s and Women’s events. That could not have been more apparent than on the Men’s side where the Chinese Team won every […]
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Tip of the week: Sound and Feet
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) Tip of the week: Sound and Feet The Chinese know something about table tennis, and there’s a stereotype about Chinese coaches that we can learn from. The stereotype is that in a group training session, they often walk around with their heads down as they do two things – listen to the […]
Preview Day Two: Action intensifies, group stage to conclude
Posted on(by Simon Daish) Preview Day Two: Action intensifies, group stage to conclude Following an exciting start to the 2018 ITTF-Team World Cup the second day of action in London is anticipated to produce just as much drama with the final round of group stage matches taking place in the opening session on Friday 23rd February […]
Triangle Table Tennis February 2018 News and Happenings
Posted on(Courtesy of Triangle Table Tennis) Triangle Table Tennis February 2018 News and Happenings 2018 is off to a great start. We have new class offerings and big tournaments on the horizon! This newsletter is the only email you’ll receive from us this month, so you’ll find it all in this one source — a quick overview […]
United States suffers defeat but Kanak Jha causes biggest upset to date
Posted on(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 […]
A special tournament, Kanak Jha grateful for opportunities afforded
Posted on(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. […]
Doubles first, proposed Olympic system tested in London
Posted on(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 […]
WAB Club Feature: The Rhode Island Table Tennis Association is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation
Posted on(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 […]
DTTA’s 1st MENSUAL Tourney of 2018
Posted on(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 […]
Michael Maze is Back! Announces un-retirement on Instagram
Posted onMichael 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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