Tournaments and events
Why go to tournaments?
Tournaments can be a fantastic way to feel part of a wider Parkinson’s community.
For many people this is in itself hugely inspiring.
It’s also a great way to try competing, which you may or may not want to do.
Rob Cook, Co-chair
“ The inaugural UK Championship was the first time I’d met other people with Parkinson’s. I found a welcoming, sharing community…“
Parkinson’s Table Tennis Tournaments 2026
Here is a list of tournaments that are expected to take place in 2026. They differ in terms of length, size, venue and cost.
Scottish International Open (August 15-16 2026) Largs, Scotland. The tournament is at the National Sport Training Centre, Inverclyde, which has accommodation on site. Registration, and booking for on-site accommodation, is likely to open on April 1. Largs is on the coast, about 40 minutes from Glasgow. (Organised by Parkinson’s Scottish Table Tennis Association / Table Tennis Scotland)
French Open (September 12-13 2026) Le Mans, France. Registration is open. Le Mans is between Paris and Brittany. (Organised by Pingpongparkinson France)
PingPongParkinson World Championship (September 25-30 2026) Hanover, Germany
Registration is open. There will be about 1,000 participants. (Organised by PingPongParkinson)
World Parkinson’s Table Tennis Championships (October 2026) Shanghai, China
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2027 Calendar
Pauline Jones, Committee member
“One of my greatest wishes is that we can make more people aware of the benefits of table tennis, and make it accessible to all who are living with Parkinson’s.”
Parkinson’s England Table Tennis mission statement
Our mission is to promote table tennis for people living with Parkinson’s in England, which will enhance their health, confidence and general wellbeing through the power and joy of playing.
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Rob Dawson, Treasurer
“I aim to help co-ordinate, assist and encourage new groups throughout England, giving people with Parkinson’s an opportunity to benefit their condition, bringing some normality back to their lives, alongside friendship and support.“
Gary Lee, Secretary
“I have found table tennis to be a powerful way to focus on ability rather than illness. When I play, my attention is on the ball, not on Parkinson’s.”
Parkinson’s England Table Tennis vision statement
Our vision is of an environment where:
- everybody living with Parkinson’s has the opportunity to play table tennis locally
- and can be part of a supportive, inclusive community, locally, nationally and internationally
- through which people with Parkinson’s can support and inspire each other, and thrive.
