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Going for gold in Gondomar
Seven compass-supported players will compete for medals at the European Youth Championships in table tennis, taking place in Gondomar, Portugal, from 10–19 July. Among them are two of Europe's top U15 players, Görkem Öcal (Türkiye) and Siri Benjegård (Sweden), who are among the favourites for the singles titles.
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Going for gold in Gondomar
Seven compass-supported players will compete for medals at the European Youth Championships in table tennis, taking place in Gondomar, Portugal, from 10–19 July. Among them are two of Europe's top U15 players, Görkem Öcal (Türkiye) and Siri Benjegård (Sweden), who are among the favourites for the singles titles.
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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.
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.
Benedikt Duda: An unusual talent
Portrait of Benedikt Duda, consistent top 50 player with Olympic ambitions, and his pathway to his success in table tennis through mental and physical training, combined with utter determination and strength of will.
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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.
Steven Moreno triple Pan American Youth Champion
Steven Moreno from Puerto Rico, supported by compass, competed in the U15 singles, doubles and team events at the Pan American Youth Championships - and won gold in all of them!
Coton and Mayorov shine in September
Flavien Coton and Ladimir Mayorov shone as the international WTT season got under way in the first half of September.
Bienvenue to compass, Alyssia!
Meet Alyssia Bataille, a new member of the compass team.
Gold and silver for Danilo at Star Contender
In the first Youth Star Contender tournament of the season in Skopje, Macedonia, Compass supported Danilo Faso won gold in doubles and silver in singles.
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Görkem’s first senior-level breakthrough
Görkem Öcal has also demonstrated his potential at senior level. At the age of 14, he defeated a player ranked in the top 100 worldwide and became the Turkish senior champion.
Gold for Ladimir at the Tunis Youth Star Contender
compass-supported 13-year-old Ladimir Mayorov won the U15 singles event at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Tunis.
Adela superior at Tunis Youth Contender
Adela Brhelova dominated the U13 event at the WTT Youth Contender in Tunis from 2nd to 5th February. Meanwhile, Ladimir Mayorov, aged 12, made it to the last eight in the U17 category.