The training element concludes today after five intensive days led by ITTF Head Coaches Eva Jeler and Magnus Mallander, focusing on technical progression, physical improvements, and consistency.
A strength & conditioning workshop was led by Dave Hembrough of Sheffield Hallam University, who also led a play-based warm-up for the players.
Players and coaches benefited from a dedicated educational session designed to extend learning beyond the table.
The 2025 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge brought together the world’s most promising U12 table tennis talents from all continents for a week of training, learning and competition at the English Institute of Sport.
Author's summary: Young table tennis talents gather in Sheffield.