News - Table Tennis Australia

Table tennis results in Tokyo shine media spotlight on financial support issue

As our Olympians showcased the quality of Australian table tennis matching up with the best in the world at the Tokyo Olympics, the issue of a lack of funding for the sport in the next Olympic cycle has been receiving some attention in the Australian media.

Sat 31 Jul 2021

Strategic Plan Implementation Update - 30 June 2021

Given we are now half way through 2021, TTA is pleased to present our mid-year Implementation Update to show progress made on the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan - Our Future Now!

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Table Tennis clubs across Queensland ready to ‘have a go’ this weekend

As Australia is captivated by the Tokyo Olympic Games, with Australian athletes across all sports achieving amazing results and providing some positive vibes to Australians back home, a number of community events will be held this weekend in areas of the country not affected by COVID outbreaks, to bring people together and celebrate Olympic sport.

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Prospectus Released - 2021 National Senior, Youth, Junior & Para Championships

TTA is pleased to advise that the Event Prospectus is now available for the 2021 National Senior, Youth, Junior & Para Championships that will be held at Caloundra Indoor Stadium from 12-19 December.

Thu 29 Jul 2021

Lay’s winning streak stops in the third round of Women’s Singles

Jian Fang Lay could not keep her winning streak alive and bowed out of the Olympic table tennis Women’s Singles tournament after losing to no.12 seed and 3-time European champion Ying Han of Germany in the third round.

Tue 27 Jul 2021

Lay continues to make history in Tokyo, matching best Australian result in Women’s Singles at the Games

Jian Fang Lay kept making Olympic history today as she qualified for the third round of the Women’s Singles table tennis tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, while David Powell’s Olympic campaign was halted by Slovakian Wang in the second round.

Mon 26 Jul 2021

Tokyo 2020: David Powell fast-tracked to next round

Australia’s David Powell was due to take on the Czech Republic’s Pavel Sirucek on Saturday night, but instead he has advanced directly to the next round.

Sun 25 Jul 2021

Day 1 Recap: Lay and Powell through to the second round as Hu and Tapper make history in Mixed Doubles event

It was an action-packed first day for the Australian table tennis team as most of our athletes got their Olympic campaign underway at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Sun 25 Jul 2021

New Dates Confirmed - 2021 National Senior, Youth, Junior & Para Championships

TTA is pleased to advise that new dates have been approved for the 2021 National Senior, Youth, Junior & Para Championships. The event will now be held from 12-19 December 2021 and the event will remain at Caloundra Indoor Stadium, Sunshine Coast.

Thu 22 Jul 2021

Table Tennis Olympic draw reveals Australian athletes' opponents in Tokyo

The draw for the Olympic table tennis tournament was held today in Tokyo, with Australian athletes finally learning who they will face when competition gets underway on Saturday at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Wed 21 Jul 2021

2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games set to return down under

Tonight Australians are celebrating after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Queensland has secured the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Wed 21 Jul 2021

Tokyo 2020 Preview

Australia will send a six-strong Table Tennis squad to Tokyo, with three men and three women selected to the team.

Sun 18 Jul 2021

Entries Open - 2021 National Veterans Championships

TTA is pleased to advise that the entry form for individual events is now available for the 2021 National Veterans Championships, which will be held in Darwin from 9-16 October.

Thu 15 Jul 2021

TTA Board Meeting Key Outcomes Summary - June 2021

The TTA Board provides a key outcomes summary after each Board Meeting to ensure that all stakeholders are informed about TTA developments and to offer openness and transparency.

Thu 15 Jul 2021

Vale Jim Miller

TTA passes on our condolences to the family and friends of Jim Miller, who passed away on 7 July 2021 after battling illness.

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Para-Table Tennis Squad’s Tokyo Build-Up A ‘Brilliant Example Of Teamwork’

The addition of three multiple gold medal-winning former China representatives in Australia’s Para-table tennis squad for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games has helped lift the standard of the whole team as it attempts to secure our nation’s first gold medal in the sport in nearly 40 years.

Mon 05 Jul 2021

“Table Tennis truly is a sport for all,” according to Aaron Tuckfield

Seven weeks into his new role, TTA’s Participation and Development lead wants to ensure people of all ages and abilities continue to have an opportunity to get involved in the sport

Thu 01 Jul 2021

Postponement Notice - 2021 National Senior, Youth, Junior & Para Championships

In light of the lockdowns announced this morning by the Queensland Government, TTA has made the unfortunate decision to postpone the 2021 National Senior, Youth, Junior & Para Championships that were due to be held at Caloundra Indoor Stadium from 2-11 July.

Tue 29 Jun 2021