Table Tennis
Expressions of Interest open for 2020 ITTF World Veterans Tour
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Table Tennis
Monday, 16 September 2019 19:03
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced the opening of the first stage of bidding for the 2020 ITTF World Veterans Tour (WVT) – a series of events connecting millions of table tennis players across a professionally organized and managed format. WVT events are open to any player aged 40 and over, and include: A dedicated ITTF World Veterans…
Popular as ever, ITTF Administration Course, 10,000 modules completed
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Table Tennis
Monday, 16 September 2019 07:24
An integral part of the ITTF Developing National Associations (DNA) Programme, the initiative contains seven modules (governance, finance, working with partners, human resources, organising competitions, marketing and promotion, values). It consists of 18 hours study and requires 15 minute timed questions to be passed, with at least an 80 per cent success rate. The first ITTF online course accessible to…
Medallists decided, Singapore surprise semi-finalists
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Table Tennis
Monday, 16 September 2019 09:51
The success gained by Singapore was not to be anticipated, they had been required to compete in the qualification stage; for Japan and Chinese Taipei it was as advised; they had received direct entries to the quarter-finals. Occupying the no.7 seeded position, the highest rated outfit in the qualification stage; selecting Feng Tianwei, Lin Ye and Yu Mengyu, a place…
Impressive in Asuncion, exciting times ahead for Horacio Cifuentes
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 19:57
Under 21 glory in Asuncion Opening his under 21 men’s singles campaign with a convincing display against Chilean opponent Nicolas Burgos (11-7, 11-6, 11-6), Horacio Cifuentes recorded a fine victory over Romania’s Cristian Pletea (11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-9) to book his spot in the final. Overcoming Belgium’s Florian Cnudde in a fierce encounter (11-4, 11-6, 10-12, 11-4), Cifuentes secured his…
A Tokyo Swansong: Feng Tainwei on her final Olympic mission?
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 01:22
As someone who is considered the name of Singapore table tennis, it comes as no surprise when one sees the amount of experience Feng Tainwei has at the highest level of the sport. A winner of three Olympic Games medals – two bronze and a silver – along with 10 Commonwealth Games medals, she also helped Singapore to gold medal…
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 10:55
First semi-finalists decided, contrasting fashions
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Aiming for repeat success, first step Helsingborg
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Mission fulfilled, now aiming for record five
Saturday, 14 September 2019 17:32
Japan supreme in Asuncion, Masataka Morizono and Hina Hayata strike gold
Sunday, 15 September 2019 01:05
2019 Asian Championships: Banana skins in the team group stages?
Saturday, 14 September 2019 06:33
A Croatian Delight: The spectacular rise of Tomislav Pucar
Saturday, 14 September 2019 01:55
World Table Tennis Championships the focus of Future Events Working Group
Friday, 13 September 2019 18:13
Vitor Ishiy claims huge scalp, are the stars aligning once again in Asuncion?
Friday, 13 September 2019 18:13
Europe, destination for Africa’s leading names
Friday, 13 September 2019 22:17
East and west meet, share first titles
Friday, 13 September 2019 06:21
FIBA World Cup and the key takeaways for table tennis
Friday, 13 September 2019 04:52
In sync off the table: Michael Maze joins Will Bailey on the dancing stage!
Friday, 13 September 2019 04:54
Asian Championships preview : Team China
Friday, 13 September 2019 02:42
Lily Zhang excels in Asunción, positive omens for Team USA
Thursday, 12 September 2019 22:39
Favourite falls, shock opening round exit for Koki Niwa
Thursday, 12 September 2019 18:15
Zhang Kai rides his luck, causes first round sensation
Thursday, 12 September 2019 02:35
Narrow defeat but Martin Bentancor impressive
Thursday, 12 September 2019 02:42
Tasks completed , main draw places secured
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 02:06
The positive influence of table tennis extends to HMP High Down
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 02:27