We could not resist serving up some Echo archive memories of the sport being played in Sunderland.
World Table Tennis Day is held every April 23 to celebrate the social inclusiveness of the sport.
Here is a set of reminders from the East End in 1980, the Seaburn Centre in 2003 and the Beacon of Light in 2020.
In return, why not serve up an email of your own recollections.
Here is a set of reminders from the East End in 1980, the Seaburn Centre in 2003 and the Beacon of Light in 2020.
5. Time for a quick game
Sunderland Table Tennis Association president Ken Taylor, left, and chairman Mike Wilson, got down to a quick game during the club's centenary dinner in March 2010.
6. Representing Sunderland in 2011
Well done to these four rising stars who represented the SAFC Foundation in the Fred Perry Urban Cup in 2011. Robert Renton, Jake Hannah, Kate Hannah and Aimee Lambert were pictured with GB Olympic hopeful Darius Knight.
7. We're wondering who won in Washington
Pupils at Washington School had an end of term treat in 2013. They took part in a table tennis tournament with the winners receiving tickets for the Sunderland v Manchester Utd game at the Stadium of Light. But who won?
8. Returning to 2013
Here is a scene from the Sainsbury's School Table Tennis Finals at Sandhill View School in 2013. Jade Halliday from Oxclose School was serving.