Jack HUNTER-SPIVEY of England has been elected as the Para-athlete representative on the ETTU Athletes’ Commission, following voting held during the 2025 European Para Championships in Helsingborg.
In a closely contested election, HUNTER-SPIVEY received 44 votes, narrowly finishing ahead of Martin PERRY of Scotland, who collected 43 votes.
HUNTER-SPIVEY’s accomplishments include winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (held in 2021), a silver medal at the 2023 European Championships, and a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
“As a full-time wheelchair user, disability inclusion is not just a passion, it’s a lived experience. I regularly deliver talks and keynote speeches to some of the world’s leading companies, advocating for greater inclusivity and accessibility, and sharing insights on how we can collectively build a more inclusive world for disabled people. Last year, I was also voted in as an athlete representative for British Para Table Tennis. Within this role, I have been a voice for the athletes within the BPTT squads,” stated HUNTER-SPIVEY.
The Para representative completes the composition of the ETTU Athletes’ Commission for the 2025–2029 term.
The Commission, which serves as the official voice of athletes within European table tennis, now consists of five elected members—four from the able-bodied athlete elections and one from the Para table tennis community.
The able-bodied athletes were elected earlier this year during the voting process connected to the 2025 European Team Championships in Zadar, as well as the online voting for Associations that competed in Stage 1 in Sarajevo.
The elected members are:
- Linda BERGSTRÖM (Sweden) – 111 votes
- Tin-Tin HO (England) – 108 votes
- Elizabeta SAMARA (Romania) – 107 votes
- Frane Tomislav KOJIC (Croatia) – 105 votes
Together with newly elected Para representative Jack HUNTER-SPIVEY, they will serve throughout the 2025–2029 term.
Acting as a direct link between players and the ETTU leadership, the Athletes’ Commission ensures that athletes’ voices, concerns, and perspectives are incorporated into key decisions shaping European table tennis. It plays a vital role in strengthening athlete representation and providing guidance on matters affecting competition, welfare, development pathways, and the overall future direction of the sport.
With all five members now elected, the Commission is fully prepared to begin its work for the upcoming cycle.
