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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.
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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.
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Daniel Zwickl: Taking talent development to the next level
Interview with Dániel Zwickl, new Managing Director of compass who is not only a former table tennis Olympian but also the catalyst in reforming talent development in the foundation.
Oliver Alke: Everything starts with the person
Meet Oliver Alke, compass coach who highlights the importance of building trust with players for their personal and sport development and creating a positive learning environment.
Gauzy Style: Continuous training and a new backhand
compass table tennis talent Simon Gauzy shares his excitement at finally participating in a competition after the pandemic.
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2024 was an excellent year for compass: Interview with Daniel Zwickl, managing director
compass supported Danilo Faso had a perfect start to the year 2025. At the Youth Star Contender in Tunis, he won all three events in which he competed - singles, doubles & mixed doubles.
Oliver Alke: Everything starts with the person
Meet Oliver Alke, compass coach who highlights the importance of building trust with players for their personal and sport development and creating a positive learning environment.
Evelyn Simon: The first step has been taken
Interview with compass coach Evelyn Simon about her protégé Annett Kaufmann, whose success comes from a mixture of talent, personal growth and a strong support system. With her ultimate goal being the Olympics, she’s on a great path headed there.
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Story of Annett Kaufmann: Inner circle collaboration is the key to success
How did Annett Kaufmann manage to ignite table tennis fever in Germany and at the same time pass her high school exams with flying colours?
Five medals at Youth Star Contender for Görkem and Josi
compass supported Görkem Öcal and Josi Neumann performed well at the Youth Star Contender in Doha.
2024 was an excellent year for compass: Interview with Daniel Zwickl, managing director
compass supported Danilo Faso had a perfect start to the year 2025. At the Youth Star Contender in Tunis, he won all three events in which he competed - singles, doubles & mixed doubles.
Danilo three-time champion at Tunis Youth Star Contender
compass supported Danilo Faso had a perfect start to the year 2025. At the Youth Star Contender in Tunis, he won all three events in which he competed - singles, doubles & mixed doubles.
Time to apply to be a compass supported player in 2025
The application to become a member in Team compass is now open.
Happy New Year 2025
Daniel Zwickl, Managing Director of compass, wants to thank everyone for their commitment and efforts they have made in 2024 and wishes a happy new year 2025.
compass alumni Annett Kaufmann is World Champion!
Annett Kaufmann is the World Youth Champion! The feat took place at the 2024 World Junior Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Eight compass supported talents play at the World Championships
A world championship for junior players has been held since 2003. From the 22nd to the 29th of November it is time again, in Helsingborg, Sweden. Eight compass-supported players are taking part.
Eight titles for five compass supported players
Both in Europe and South America, compass supported players had a very fruitful November.
For Mayorovs, the process is the goal
Ladimir Mayorov is a talent that is surrounded by a team that focuses on the process, not the results.
Winners in Ecuador: Emanuel and Alexander
Emanuel Otalvaro won a gold medal and Alexander Malov won two gold medals when a WTT Youth Contender was played in Ecuador.
Danilo and Flavien win Europe Youth Top 10
Despite being one and three years younger respectively than some of their opponents Danilo Faso and Flavien Coton won the Europe Youth Top 10 event in Poland.
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Two Top-4 Finishes for Görkem at Youth Star Contender Doha
compass-supported Görkem Öcal of Turkiye finished in the top 4 in both the singles and mixed doubles events at the first World Youth Star Contender of the year, which took place in Doha, Qatar.
Adela dominates in Linz – three titles won!
At the WTT Youth Contender in Linz compass-supported Adela Brhelova of Czechia won 19 out of 19 matches!
Compass Talent Support Programme opens for applications
One player joined the compass Talent Support Programme last year. Will anyone be joining in 2026? Applications are now open.