A national ping-pong event is coming to Tower Hamlets ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

A national ping-pong event is coming to Canary Wharf ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

The Travelling Ping Pong Parlour is a one-stop, pop-up table tennis social club that comes complete with table tennis tables, bats of different shapes and sizes, and seating for onlookers with a window from which to issue refreshments to thirsty players. Willing players will be able to take on English Table Tennis Association professionals in a ‘Beat the Champ’ competition to win prizes.

The event which will be launched on Monday at Cabot Square and will run from July 22 to 31st, before touring the rest of the country.