News - Table Tennis Australia

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

Jian Fang Lay to Make Olympic History at Sixth Olympic Games

Table tennis player Jian Fang Lay has been selected by the Australian Olympic Committee to an historic sixth Australian Olympic Team, replacing Stephanie Sang who has withdrawn from the team.

Mon 28 Jun 2021

Spinneroos the key to a brighter table tennis future in Townsville

The Townsville Table Tennis Association has embraced the program since its launch and has achieved great results in connecting Spinneroos and Junior programs

Fri 18 Jun 2021

Prospectus Released - 2021 National Veterans Championships

TTA is pleased to advise that the Event Prospectus has been released for the 2021 National Veterans Championships, which will be held from 9-16 October in Darwin.

Thu 17 Jun 2021

B2022 Commonwealth Games Table Tennis Para Nomination Criteria Released

After a consultation process, Table Tennis Australia and Commonwealth Games Australia have now approved and released the following documents relating to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Fri 11 Jun 2021

Anshul Thakran joins the TTA Team

TTA is pleased to advise that Anshul Thakran has taken on the role of National Participation and Development Coordinator, commencing today 11 June 2021. Anshul will be based at the TTA National Office in Adelaide.

Fri 11 Jun 2021

Table Tennis Australia welcome the Brisbane 2032 update

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) welcomed the news overnight that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) will recommend the Brisbane proposal to host the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to a vote of the IOC Members in Session in Tokyo next month.

Fri 11 Jun 2021