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A few people have unfortunately had to drop out, which means we now have a few extra spaces available for Düsseldorf! 🏓🇩🇪 We’re opening these up to friends and family of those already coming, as well as anyone on the forum who may have missed the original post 👀 We’ll also be inviting some...

2 Messages in 1 day - Aren't you lucky! I've sent *another* email to people this morning re the WhatsApp group. For anyone coming, please join the group below: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FS9XQYXxRCw1cDa1HNPG3B?mode=gi_t Note - If you aren't coming, please don't join as you'll be removed (just...

Hey all! 👋 A few people have unfortunately had to drop out, which means we now have a bit more space available for the event. As we still have room, we’re opening this up to friends as well — so they don’t need to be TTD forum members to attend. Places are still first come, first served, so...

Hey all! I've dropped everyone an email - Please check your spam/junk just in case 😁

OK, this thread has now run it's course, and I will be locking it. Some reminders for people. We are here because of our shared love of Table Tennis - Whilst we did allow non TT related posts and threads, there is a specific "Political" thread if you'd like to discuss world politics in a...

Guys, whilst the worldwide political situation is very important, can we please leave the discussions elsewhere? There IS a political thread if you'd like to discuss such things. This thread is for: United States (US) Smash 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA 26 Jun - 5 Jul 2026. Please keep...

We are finalising the details with Dusseldorf (a few..... bumps along the way). But it looks like the "rough" itinerary will be: Friday: 18:00 - 22:00. There is a group Dusseldorf training session from 18:00 - 20:00 that we can join if we want to. From 20:00, it will just be ours. Saturday...

We’ll get a documentary going for this one as well! You’ll be the main star, Jan! 😊

This could be a blessing in disguise for us. Hopefully it means we all get to have a bit of a practice on Friday night. Otherwise I'll spend all day moaning that I've not acclimatised to the conditions.... Isn't that right @latej ? 😅 We should be looking at the full 48 (ish) allocation...

Oh, I agree. If we are talking about "Professional Table Tennis Player" great. I was just highlighting the previous explanation and discussion seems to be mixed between "Player" and "Can make a living from the sport of Table tennis". As a player, it really just boils down to lack of money at...

I take you point about the original post - But I was replying to the above part on page 2. Because plenty of coaches and organisers make a living from Table Tennis.

OK, so I think your phrasing of the question is slightly skewed. Essentially, what you are saying is: "Table Tennis is one of the hardest sports to go professional in due to the prize money, limited sponsorship and general lack of funds across events". And in that instance, yes, I'd agree...

Great topic! My take is that I think it's "relatively" easy to "make a living" from table tennis in most parts of the world. Bear in mind that the above clarification was that a "professional" was someone who "made a living" from it. Now, is that a "good" living? That all depends on your...

Hey all, The updated email for the hotel is: [email protected] We had a really good call with the Dusseldorf crew today - It's looking like it's going to be a great event! A few things to note.... There is likely to be some playing time on Friday evening (combination...

OK, after some consideration and discussion with others, this thread is going to be locked for now, pending a decision on whether it needs to be deleted. I have some personal views on this (one, I do not think the forum should allow under 18's to create accounts) - But that's an issue for...