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Görkem in two main draws at Europe Youth Smash
Görkem Öcal was the most successful of the five compass-supported players at the Europe Youth Smash 2026 in Malmö, reaching the knockout stage in both U19 and U15 and advancing to the U15 quarterfinals.
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Görkem in two main draws at Europe Youth Smash
Görkem Öcal was the most successful of the five compass-supported players at the Europe Youth Smash 2026 in Malmö, reaching the knockout stage in both U19 and U15 and advancing to the U15 quarterfinals.
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Mirsad Fazlic: Honesty and care as the main concept
Portrait of Mirsad Fazlic, a Yugoslavian-born coach, who made a major impact on German table tennis. As a coach, his philosophy is based on trust and care as he works to develop young talents into future champions.
Annett Kaufmann: My family is my psychologist
Compass talent Annett Kaufmann shares her insights on fitness training, breathing techniques, daily routine and hobbies.
Hugo Calderano: Constantly on the lookout
Exploring the Brazilian table tennis player Hugo Calderano’s journey into the top 10 players of the world and his ongoing search for success and commitment to constant improvement.
Evelyn Simon: The art of opening the heart
Evelyn Simon is a coach at compass and focuses on player’s development in a supportive and peaceful environment. She works with talents like Annett Kaufmann to unlock their potential.
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Melanie Heilemann: Move well, then move often
Meet Melanie Heilemann, a functional fitness coach of compass who shares her specific approach to training table tennis players. Discover her expertise and advice for coaches.
Oliver Alke: Discovering young talent early
Portrait of Oliver Alke, an expert coach of the compass Foundation, who works with young talents like Lleyton Ullmann and Eduard Kardon.
Mirsad Fazlic: Honesty and care as the main concept
Portrait of Mirsad Fazlic, a Yugoslavian-born coach, who made a major impact on German table tennis. As a coach, his philosophy is based on trust and care as he works to develop young talents into future champions.
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Ladimir mixed doubles winner at WTT Youth Star Contender
compass-supported 12-year-old Ladimir Mayorov from Spain won the U15 mixed titles, pairing with his compatriot Renata Shypsha when the WTT Youth Star Contender was played in Montenegro from 17 to 19 October.
Annett and Flavien crowned European Team Champions
compass alumni Annett Kaufmann and Flavien Coton were crowned European Team Champions in Zadar, Croatia, on 19 October.
Görkem second and Siri fourth at Europe Youth Top 10
compass-supported Görkem Öcal won a silver medal at the Europe Youth Top 10 tournament. Siri Benjegård finished in fourth place.
Ladimir Crowned European U13 Champion
compass-supported Ladimir Mayorov from Spain is the European U13 singles champion.
Four compass talents at the European U13 Championships
The third edition of the European U13 Championships will take place in Sweden from 24 to 28 September. Four compass supported children will participate.
Preparation for new season at compass camps
This summer, the compass foundation chose to split up the preparation camp, instead arranging camps at four hubs: Eslöv, Ochsenhausen, Saarbrücken and Hungary.
Danilo top four in Skopje and Adela victorious in Varazdin
At the WTT Youth Star tournament in Skopje, Macedonia, Danilo Faso came close to beating four-time U15 world champion Li Hechen. Meanwhile, in Varazdin, Adela Brhelova emerged victorious.
Danilo last 8 at Europe Smash & Joel won in Riga
compass-supported players Danilo Faso (Italy) and Joel Isaksson (Sweden) performed well at the inaugural Europe Youth Smash, which was part of the Joola Europe Youth Series.
New training environment for Danilo after EYC success
Danilo Faso, supported by compass, won three gold medals at the European Youth Championships, attracting attention in the Italian national media. He has now moved to Palermo to receive more personalised support for his future development as a player.
Danilo Faso becomes three-time European U15 champion
compass supported Danilo Faso won three gold medals at the 2025 European Youth Championships in Ostrava.
Seven compass supported players start at the 2025 European Youth Championship in Ostrava
This year's European Youth Championships will be held in Ostrava, Czechia, from 11th to 20th July. Six of our compass-supported players will be competing in the U15 category at the EYC 2025, in singles, doubles, mixed doubles and the team competition.
Ladimir mixed doubles champion in Sandefjord
Despite being an Under-13 player, Ladimir Mayorov won the mixed doubles title at the WTT Youth Contender in Sandefjord, Norway, in the U15 category, partnering Renata Shypsha.
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compass seeks Fundraising Manager
The compass foundation is looking for a Fundraising Manager who will play a key role in developing and implementing the foundation's fundraising strategy.
Ladimir Mayorov finishes runner-up in U17 on home soil
compass-supported youngsters Ladimir Mayorov and Siri Benjegård delivered impressive performances at recent World Youth Contender events, with Ladimir finishing runner-up in the U17 event in Platja d’Aro and Siri reaching the U19 semifinals in Sarajevo.
Görkem and Danilo satisfied with their World Championships debuts
compass-supported Görkem Öcal and Danilo Faso were both very happy with their performances at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals 2026 in London.