Following a successful 2025, the compass foundation is looking forward to an exciting 2026.

We are delighted to welcome Elina Hu from Switzerland as the newest member of team compass.

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.

At the WTT Youth Contender in Linz compass-supported Adela Brhelova of Czechia won 19 out of 19 matches!

One player joined the compass Talent Support Programme last year. Will anyone be joining in 2026? Applications are now open.

Daniel Zwickl, Managing Director of compass, wants to thank everyone for their commitment and efforts they have made in 2025 and wishes a happy new year 2026.

compass-supported talents Danilo Faso, Josi Neumann, and Görkem Öcal all captured medals at the 2025 World Youth Championships in Romania.

compass-supported players Jeffrey Wei and Danilo Faso both won titles at the World Table Tennis Youth Tour in Szombathely, Hungary, winning the U13 and U17 events respectively.

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.

compass alumni Annett Kaufmann and Flavien Coton were crowned European Team Champions in Zadar, Croatia, on 19 October.