2016 US Olympic & Paralympic Team Selections

2016 US Olympic Trials Prospectus and Entry Form

No Entries will be accepted at the USATT office after the close of business (5:00 PM Mountain Time), January 10th, 2016.

Athlete Selection Procedures for 2016 Olympic Games

Athlete Selection Procedures for 2016 Olympic Games, Removal of Athletes, Replacement of Athletes, Supporting Documents, Required Documents, Publicity/Distribution of Procedures, Date of Nomination, Mandatory Competitions, and Anti-Doping Requirements.

Athlete Selection Procedures for 2016 Paralympic Games

Athlete Selection Procedures for 2016 Paralympic Games, Removal of Athletes, Replacement of Athletes, Supporting Documents, Required Documents, Publicity/Distribution of Procedures, Date of Nomination, Mandatory Competitions, and Anti-Doping Requirements.

Qualification System for the Rio Olympic Games

How to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio courtesy of the ITTF and IOC.

2016 US Olympic Trials - Feb. 4-6 - Greensboro, NC

2016 US Olympic Table Tennis Trials Video Press Conference

On January 6th Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro North Carolina, USA Table Tennis hosted a Press Conference for the upcoming 2016 U.S. Olympic Table Tennis Trials.

Competitors expect 'good vibes' at U.S. Olympic table tennis trials in Greensboro next month

Chances are many of the more than 50 table tennis competitors who arrive next month in Greensboro to compete for a spot on the U.S. team for this year's Olympics grew up around the sport like Tim Wang did.

New format for table tennis Olympic Trials to debut in Greensboro

It’s an Olympic year, and for one U.S. sport the journey to the Rio de Janeiro Games starts at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Table Tennis Trials

The 2016 table tennis U.S. Olympic trials are coming to the triad. Bill O'Neil has the latest from Greensboro.

U.S. Olympic Table Tennis Trials Coming to Greensboro

Preview Of Table Tennis Olympic Trials.

93 year old to compete in US Olympic table tennis trials

Bill Guilfoil is not about to become the oldest Olympian of all time, but the 93-year-old will be competing in his second straight U.S. Olympic table tennis trials next month.

Coaching & Advice

Drill Your Skills with China National Team - Part 1

Forehand Serve Tips

The Table Tennis Players Guide to Health and Fitness

If you want other people to take the sport more seriously then it's time you did the same!

2016 Chinese World Team Trials

Ma Long vs Xu Xin (Chinese Trials 2016)

National Trials for the 2016 World Table Tennis Championships

Ma Long vs Fan Zhendong (Chinese Trials 2016)

National Trials for the 2016 World Table Tennis Championships

Ma Long vs Zhang Jike (Chinese Trials 2016)

National Trials for the 2016 World Table Tennis Championships

Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong (Chinese Trials 2016)

National Trials for the 2016 World Table Tennis Championships

Zhang Jike vs Xu Xin (Chinese Trials 2016)

National Trials for the 2016 World Table Tennis Championships

Fang Bo vs Shang Kun (Chinese Trials 2016)

National Trials for the 2016 World Table Tennis Championships

Around the Net

Tress Way Has Made Winning Ping Pong Easier For Jay Cutler

What kind of small talk do you make with your opponents at the captains’ coin toss meeting? If you're punter Tress Way, you talk about ping-pong.

Jordan Spieth is so happy that he got a ping pong table for Christmas

PGA Tour players have a deep affection for ping pong. They play it all the time when they’re waiting around during weather delays, so it makes sense that Spieth would want some extra practice.

Friends & Partners

ITTF Pongcast - December 2015

Join the Nittaku's ITTF Pongcast as it looks at all the international table tennis action in December. This month the Pongcast reviews all the ITTF events that happened across the globe and all the news within the ITTF.

Squad nails the science of table tennis

You never know when you might stumble upon something special. Maybe something you never even knew existed in your corner of the world. Maybe in a sport that is a little off the beaten path.

2015 US Nationals Championships

Las Vegas Nationals

From all over the nation, they met in Las Vegas for a week of competition.  On 128 tables over 700 people played their hearts out.  All ages.  All styles.  Some guys, too old or blind to play anymore just came to meet up with good friends, perhaps the one time a year they get to see one another.  

2015 Final Table Slide Show

Super Photographer Grant Bergmann was ready for action at the 2015 Final Table Celebrations in Las Vegas at the Brooklyn Bowl!

Club News & Events

West Michigan 2016 Spring Season Started

The League competition will start, January 21 and continue through April 7, 2016.

Triangle Table Tennis News and Happenings January 2016

Catch up on Triangle Table Tennis' Tournaments, Membership Update, US Olympic Trials, Camps, Upcoming events and Leagues!

Interviews & Profiles

Ma Long Visions of Destiny

The first part of the video is his path till this tournament. His rising during the German Open 2005 against Timo Boll, the loss against Joo Sea Hyuk in the WTTC 2007, the Olympia win 2012 and the three semifinal losses against Wang Hao.

Interview with Dimitrij Ovtcharov

At the end of the year (29th December) one of the biggest German Newspapers interviewed the World Number 4 about his thoughts on the current situation in the world of table tennis, his thoughts on the new plastic balls, conditions of the World Tours and the advantage Chinese players have with their equipment. 

College Table Tennis

UCLAs Isabel Chu Awarded NCTTA Newgy Scholarship

A future physical therapist, Isabel Chu is a bright UCLA freshman who excels in the classroom and in table tennis circles. Her passion for her favorite Olympic sport is through the roof.

History of U.S. Table Tennis & Hall of Fame

Dean Johnson

Dean not only promotes and presents awards at clubs, schools, and tournaments, but he’s an active player as well.

History of USATT - Volume XVI - Chapter 24

1989: World Championships.

Eric Owens

In 2002, Texas Wesleyan University President Hal Jeffcoat offered Eric a full scholarship, and Eric, along with Jasna, taking advantage of the opportunity, won for self and the University National Intercollegiate Championships in 2004, 2005, and 2006. 

Virginia Beach Table Tennis legend now a Hall of Famer

Just call him the "Dean" of table tennis. Dean Johnson has been a shining star for the sport for almost 60 years.

Bobrow's World

Vietnam Open 2015 Image Gallery

Adam Bobrow is competing in the 2015 Vietnam Open Championships.  Check out some action shots!

"Mr Bean pong" makes people laugh in beautiful Vietnam

Humor, wit table tennis racquet is nicknamed "Mr Bean" has made pretty girls laugh all the way down at the racquet Excellence Award nationwide in 2015 has opened in Vung Tau.

Equipment & Technology

That Other Tenergy

Butterfly Tenergy rubbers are ridiculously popular. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m surprised to find my opponents using anything else. Perhaps decades ago, Sriver and Mark V were as popular, but given the numbers of choices available now, the popularity of Tenergy is remarkable.

Efforter Products Removed from the List of Authorised Racket Coverings

Following the decision of the ITTF Executive Committee, Efforter racket coverings have been removed from the List of Authorised Racket Coverings (LARC); the suspension commences with immediate effect on Monday 4th January 2016.

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