Starting where they left off, Tomakazu Harimoto and Fan Zhendong Starting where they left off, Tomakazu Harimoto and Fan Zhendong by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor Winner of the Junior Boys’ Singles title at the Sun International 2016 World Junior Championships, Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto ended the year as player listed in top spot on the […]
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Guimarães to host 2017 European Youth Championships
Posted onby Simon Daish Portugal has played host to some of Europe’s major tournaments over the past couple of years with the 2014 European Team Championships being hosted in Lisbon and the 2016 ITTF Europe Top 16 Cup event having taken place in Gondomar and now the country will see the 2017 European Youth Championships head […]
Request for Proposals – 2017 USATT National Team Trials
Posted on(By USATT) Request for Proposals – 2017 USATT National Team Trials USA Table Tennis (USATT), the National Governing Body for the sport of table tennis in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), is soliciting proposals to host the 2017 USATT National Team Trials, which will be used to […]
Ask The Experts: Judy Hugh, No. 210
Posted onAsk The Experts: Judy Hugh, No. 210 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Timo Boll Spirit Forehand: Tenergy 05 Backhand: Tenergy 05 FX Question: Please compare the Timo boll ZLC with the Zhang Jike ZLC (not the SZLC) in terms of speed and softness. In other words, how much difference is there in the speed and how much difference […]
Our deepest condolences to LYTTC family
Posted onBY MATT HETHERINGTON The LYTTC family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Barry Dattel. Barry was special to us in so many ways and had a positive impact on many lives. He was a supportive and caring husband, a loving father, a patient and sharing coach and a mentor and an […]
A comprehensive education, Jinxin Wang provides food for thought
Posted onA comprehensive education, Jinxin Wang provides food for thought A comprehensive education, Jinxin Wang provides food for thought by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor The pinnacle of his career to date; just over one year ago, Jinxin Wang won the Men’s Singles title at the United States Open. Undoubtedly one of the factors that contributed […]
Adriana Díaz: Latin America’s new sporting sensation
Posted onby Neha Aggarwal 16-year old Adriana Díaz of Puerto Rico has been smashing headlines not only across Puerto Rico but the entire continent of Latin America with her incredible performance in 2016. Her recent success at the 2016 US Open closed the year for her on a bright note and paved way for a successful […]
2017 Butterfly West Coast Open-Early bird deadline is coming up
Posted on2017 Butterfly West Coast Open (Feb 18-19 – Livermore, CA) 4-star USATT-sanctioned tournament, $11,500+ Prize Money CRYSTAL Trophies and Medals to top 4 finishers in ALL events!!! 2016 US Open Results now published on USATT Ratings Website. We will be using ratings as of Jan 1, 2017 for this tournament’s eligibility rating. Special Invitees from […]
Khalil Al-Mohannadi announces candidacy for ITTF President
Posted onKhalil Al-Mohannadi announces candidacy for ITTF President by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor Khalil Al-Mohannadi announces candidacy for ITTF President President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association since 1995, Khalil Al-Mohannadi has announced his candidacy for President of the International Table Tennis Federation; he is now one of two contenders for the position. Earlier this […]
More money, additional spots and more points available
Posted onMore money, additional spots and more points available By Bowmar Sports With the 2017 Butterfly North American Tour beginning soon, the Canada Cup Burnaby, and Canada Cup Markham, will be the first two stops for the tour. Since adding these events as tour stops, there have a few changes for the Canada Cup series. Some […]
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