Notable Names Lead Host Nation’s Challenge for Honors 2015 ITTF-World Cadet Challenge Courtesy of ITTF The venue is Sharm El-Shiekh, the country is Egypt and at the forthcoming 2015 ITTF-World Cadet Challenge, which starts on Friday October 23rd, the host nation is most certainly well represented; eyes being very much on Youssef Abdel-Aziz as well […]
Ready for the Challenge, Hopes Team Concludes Preparation in Otocec
Posted onReady for the Challenge, Hopes Team Concludes Preparation in Otocec 2015 ITTF World Cadet Challenge Courtesy of ITTF Selected at the ITTF World Hopes Week and Challenge held in Shanghai earlier this year from Monday June 29th to Sunday July 5th, the Hopes Team gathered recently in Otocec, Slovenia, prior to travelling to Sharm El-Sheikh […]
Ask The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 63
Posted onAsk The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 63 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I used to play penhold table tennis racket, Japanese made, one side rubber and back was cork, as a middle school represent in competition in Korea. That was 55 years ago. As retired now, I would like to play again with […]
Canada Cup #1 & Canadian Para Championship Photos
Posted onCanada Cup #1 & Canadian Para Championship Photos On October 17th & 18th, My Table Tennis Club in Mississauga, Ontario hosted first Canada Cup event and the 2015 Canadian Para Championships. Canada Cup # 1 Results & Canadian Para Championship Results Photos by Karine Dumontier [masterslider id=”76″]
Polish Open 2015 Highlights: WANG Eugene vs PENG Wang-Wei (Qual)
Posted onPolish Open 2015 Highlights: WANG Eugene vs PENG Wang-Wei (Qual)
2015 Polish Open: Leading Men On Duty, Warsaw to Provide Clear Guide to Lisbon List
Posted onLeading Men On Duty, Warsaw to Provide Clear Guide to Lisbon List 2015 ITTF World Tour, Polish Open Courtesy of ITTF Competition mounting for a place in the prestigious Grand Finals, the leading names on duty in the Men’s Singles event at the forthcoming GAC Group 2015 ITTF World Tour Polish Open, which starts in […]
67 Years – Blades That Made History
Posted on67 Years – Blades That Made History Courtesy of ButterflyMag The range of Butterfly blades has been expended once again by two series of blades united by a special attribute: The use of pure natural wood. The blades of HADRAW and GARAYDIA series sure raise some questions as to “where” “how” and “since when” Butterfly […]
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 62
Posted onAsk The Experts: Nan Li, No. 62 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Timo Boll ZLF Forehand Rubber: Omega IV Pro Backhand Rubber: Sonex Question: I’m 36 yrs. old and was a strong looper and smasher in young age. Now for playing in veterans at this age with low fitness and reflexes, should I go […]
Plugged In: Gordon Kaye, USA Table Tennis
Posted on“Plugged In: Gordon Kaye, USA Table Tennis” Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness features an article on USA Table Tennis CEO Gordon Kaye and the challenges he faces. “USA Table Tennis CEO Gordon Kaye faces the same challenge as many small Olympic sports executives: building a sustainable business around a sport that’s dominated by other countries and rarely […]
The Power of a Low, Short, No-Spin Serve
Posted onThe Power of a Low, Short, No-Spin Serve Tip of the Week by Larry Hodges At the beginning level, players serve without spin. However, these serves are usually pop-ups that any intermediate (or advanced beginner) can easily attack. As players move up the ranks they learn to serve with spin. But eventually players come full […]
How to Perform a ‘Hack’ or ‘Swipe’
January 14, 2026
Robot plays one topspin ball to long Backhand, Logan Backhand chop block (HACK) close to the table off… Read More
When Champions Fall: Mental Strategies for Preventing and Managing Injuries
January 14, 2026
by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC The table tennis world watched in dismay last when both World #1… Read More
Smell the Ball?!?
January 12, 2026
Robot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one long backspin… Read More
Every Shot Sets Up the Next Shot By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame,
January 12, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Unless it’s a put-away shot,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis
January 11, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano,… Read More
Amy Wang Chooses Butterfly
January 11, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly America would like to announce the signing of elite American table tennis star, Amy… Read More
A Final Day of Surprises in Doha
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of the year ended in a flurry Sunday in… Read More
Final Four in Doha
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is down to its final day in… Read More
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