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Lin Shidong, Jang Woojin, Oh Junsung Withdraw From WTT Chongqing With Injuries

WTT Chongqing Champions (March 10-15) will be missing Lin Shidong, Jang Woojin and Oh Junsung after all three withdrew with injuries, forcing lineup changes before the draw.

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Ho and Green to face Hursey and Haug in all-British final

WTT Feeder Düsseldorf sees Connor Green and Tin‑Tin Ho reach the mixed doubles final; Anna Hursey and Borgar Haug’s semi win guarantees a British gold for the GB pathway.

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Fans Urged to Book Seats as Tin-Tin Ho Chases Eighth National Title

England No.1 Tin‑Tin Ho is chasing a record eighth Women’s Singles crown at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships in Nottingham, March 20-22, and Table Tennis England is urging fans to "book your seat".

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Table Tennis England CEO Outlines Ticketing, Legacy, Volunteer Plans for London 2026

Table Tennis England’s CEO update on 5 March 2026 names Richard Scruton and Ed Warner to lead London 2026 and flags ticketing, legacy planning and a volunteer mobilisation drive.

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Mark Bates Ltd Nationals: Tickets on sale, new format and FanZone

Table Tennis England has opened sales for the Mark Bates Ltd Nationals (20–22 March); Friday qualifying is free and weekend day tickets start from £5 for children and £10 for adults.

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JOOLA Launches Pro V Collection with Patent-Pending KineticFrame Paddle Architecture

JOOLA launched the Pro V collection March 3, 2026, unveiling a patent-pending KineticFrame designed to flex and recover for faster snapback and improved energy transfer.

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WTT Champions Chongqing 2026 features top-32 draws, $800,000 prize, 1,000 points

WTT Champions Chongqing will bring the world’s top 32 men and top 32 women to Bloomage Biotech Biohyalux ECM Arena March 10-15, with a $800,000 prize pot and 1,000 ranking points.

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ITTF Publishes 2026 Centenary Events Calendar Confirming Global Schedule and Footprint

ITTF updated its public 2026 events calendar page, recorded in web indexes March 3, 2026, after an ittfworld Instagram tease on March 2 that drew 71 likes and 0 comments.

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Wang Manyu Beats Sabine Winter to Reach WTT Singapore Smash Final

Wang Manyu beat Sabine Winter to reach the women's singles final at the WTT Singapore Smash in Singapore on March 1, 2026.

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How clubs and nonprofits organize successful community ping-pong fundraisers

Plan around three goals, fundraising, community connection, and newcomer introduction, then pick a format (charity tournament, corporate pong day, school rally) and lock down ops, promotion, and follow-up.

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Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin Secure Singles Crowns at WTT Singapore Smash 2026

China swept the singles titles at the WTT Singapore Smash 2026 as Sun Yingsha beat Wang Manyu 4-2 and Wang Chuqin defeated Lin Yun-ju 4-0 at The Kallang on March 1.

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Calderano, Takahashi First Non-Asian Pair to Win WTT Singapore Smash Mixed Doubles

Hugo Calderano and Bruna Takahashi beat Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 13-11) to win mixed doubles at the WTT Singapore Smash, a Grand Smash milestone.

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Official draws published for Mark Bates Ltd Cadet and Under-17 Nationals

Table Tennis England published official draws on 26 February, setting seedings and early pairings for the Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & Under-17 Nationals at Nottingham on 7–8 March.

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Guide to Ping Pong Warm-Ups, Mobility and Injury Prevention

Learn quick, practical warm-ups, mobility drills and simple injury-prevention habits to sharpen your ping pong play and stay healthy on club nights or match day.

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Updated 2026 table‑tennis paddle guide helps players find right bat

An updated buyer's guide and comparison for table‑tennis paddles is out today, ranking models by value, durability and beginner suitability to help recreational players choose. The guide includes tech specs, scores, shopping links and top models such as Stiga.

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How to Build a Playable Home Ping Pong Space

This guide walks you through choosing the right room, buying and setting up equipment, optimizing lighting and flooring, and keeping a safe, playable home ping-pong area. You’ll get practical specifications, step-by-step setup checks, maintenance tips, and starter practice routines to get playing quickly and confidently.

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Franziska Stuns Harimoto in Five-Set Round of 16 at Singapore Smash

Franziska edged world No. 4 Tomokazu Harimoto 3–2 in the Round of 16 at the Singapore Smash, a result Instagram called his first career win over Harimoto after nine prior meetings.

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Choosing the Right First Ping Pong Paddle for Kids and Beginners

Start control-first: pick a mid-speed, comfortable paddle that fits small hands, prioritise grip, weight and a simple ALL-style blade you can upgrade later.

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Lebrun Brothers, Hayata and Harimoto Capture Historic Doubles Titles at Singapore Smash

Lebrun brothers won the men’s doubles 3-0 for US$10,000 and 2,000 points; 17-year-old Miwa Harimoto became the youngest Grand Smash champion with Hayata in Singapore.

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Clement Berthier wins Men's Class 8 at Singapore Smash Para Showcase

Clement Berthier won men's Class 8 gold at the Singapore Smash Para Showcase, avenging an earlier group-stage loss and beating compatriot Thomas Bouvais in the semi 11-6, 11-5, 15-13, 11-5.

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Thibault Poret rallies to beat Dang Qiu, reaches Grand Smash last 16

Thibault Poret rallied from 0-2 down to beat Dang Qiu 14-12, 11-8, 11-9, 11-9, 11-8 and earned his first Grand Smash last 16 place at the WTT Singapore Smash.

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ITTF Opens 2026 Youth Grants to Fund U17 Players' International Expenses

ITTF opened applications for the 2026 Youth Grants on 26 February 2026, offering financial support to help promising U17 players cover international travel and entry fees.

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Top seeds confirmed for Mark Bates Ltd National Championships 2026 in Nottingham

Table Tennis England has confirmed automatic invites for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals, setting the field for March 20–22 and clarifying qualifying routes for players and spectators.

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Inside Ovtcharov’s Upset Over Calderano at WTT Doha

This guide breaks down Dimitrij Ovtcharov’s five-set upset of Hugo Calderano at WTT Champions Doha, walking through the match point-by-point and highlighting the tactical battles that decided it. You’ll also get quick notes on other early winners and practical takeaways for club players and community coaches about play-style matchups and momentum management.

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Neil Harwood OAM Dies After Five-Decade Service to Table Tennis

Neil Harwood OAM, a towering figure in Australian and international table tennis, has died on January 7, 2026, ending a career that shaped coaching, officiating and event management across continents. His leadership roles from grassroots committees in Tasmania to senior positions with the ITTF leave a practical legacy for clubs, coaches and administrators to carry forward.

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WTT announces 2026 season plan expanding youth pathways; IC Markets doubles down

WTT has published a 2026 season plan that it says expands pathways for younger players, scales the feeder/youth ecosystem, and confirms one of the busiest pro calendars; IC Markets commits to 2025–2026.

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Sun Yingsha Beats Shi Xunyao, Faces Hina Hayata for Third Singapore Smash

World No. 1 Sun Yingsha beat 14th-seeded Shi Xunyao 11-2, 7-11, 11-7, 11-6 at The Kallang to reach the Singapore Smash quarterfinals and will meet Japan’s Hina Hayata next.

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Zhou Qihao stuns field to win WTT Star Contender Doha title

Zhou Qihao wins the WTT Star Contender Doha after a string of comeback victories, earning a significant ranking boost and highlighting China’s rising young players.

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ITTF adopts best-of-five for Stage 1 at Macao World Cup 2026

The ITTF announced on 20 February 2026 that Stage 1 matches at the ITTF Men’s & Women’s World Cup Macao 2026 will be played best of five games, a change posted on the federation’s website.

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Table Tennis England replaces Levels 1-4 with role-based coach pathway

Table Tennis England launched a new coaching development framework that replaces Levels 1-4 with three role-based qualifications. It changes how coaches progress and will roll out across 2026.

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