Breakthrough for Edgar Empis: French Para Table Tennis Talent Secures Medals in World Debut The international para table tennis circuit has a novel name to watch. Edgar Empis, a rising star from Boos, near Rouen, has returned to France with a pair of medals after a whirlwind introduction to the world stage this March. Competing … Read more
More Than a Parlor Game: The Global Evolution of Table Tennis It starts with a blur. A lightweight, hollow ball streaks across a stationary table, whipped by a racket with a level of spin that defies basic physics. To the uninitiated, it looks like a casual basement pastime. To the athlete, it is a high-speed … Read more
Table Tennis Ranking Finals in Thouars Draw Regional Talent The regional table tennis circuit converged on Thouars this past weekend as the territorial individual ranking finals took center stage. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the North Territory hosted a competitive field of athletes vying for position in a high-stakes environment. A total of 62 players … Read more
Hugo Calderano Outclasses Alexis Lebrun to Advance in Quarterfinals Alexis Lebrun has been eliminated from the competition following a decisive quarterfinal defeat at the hands of defending champion Hugo Calderano. In a match that underscored the gap between the two competitors, Calderano proved why he holds the title, outclassing the French star to secure his … Read more
High Stakes in Thouars: Rugby, Cycling, and Archery Take Center Stage Thouars is preparing for a concentrated burst of athletic competition this weekend. Local reports indicate that athletes across the Thouarsais region are gearing up for a series of events in rugby, cycling, and archery, characterized by both high passion and significant competitive stakes. For … Read more
Tunis, Tunisia – At just 17 years old, Flavien Coton is rapidly becoming a name to watch in the world of table tennis. The young Frenchman secured his first WTT Series title on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a compelling 4-1 victory over Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka at the WTT Contender Tunis tournament. This win not … Read more
Tunis, Tunisia – March 28, 2026 – Seventeen-year-old Flavien Coton continued his impressive run at the WTT Contender Tunis, securing a spot in the semifinals on Saturday. The top seed dispatched Croatia’s Andrej Gacina in straight sets, while the French duo of Esteban Dorr and Florian Bourrassaud will compete for the doubles title on Sunday. … Read more
Tunis, Tunisia – Flavien Coton of France narrowly avoided elimination at the WTT Contender Tunis, securing his spot in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought match against compatriot Jules Rolland. The victory keeps Coton’s tournament hopes alive as he continues his pursuit of a title in the North African event. Whereas specific details of the match … Read more
Garons, France – After a two-year pause, the Garons tennis de table club is back in action, rekindling a local tradition that stretches back nearly four decades. The club, founded in 1986 by Christian Maurel, who served as its sole president for many years, has long been a fixture in the community, welcoming players of … Read more
Chongqing, China – The WTT Champions Chongqing 2026 tournament is set to conclude with a compelling men’s singles final on Sunday, featuring 19-year-old Félix Lebrun of France and China’s Wen Ruibo. Lebrun’s remarkable run through the tournament has captivated fans, and he’ll look to secure his second Champions-level title against a determined opponent on home … Read more