The ETTU Athletes’ Commission, which serves as the official voice of athletes within European table tennis, will see five new members elected in 2025. The Commission plays a key role in representing player interests and ensuring their perspectives are included in decision-making processes across the sport.
This year’s elections will fill four positions for able-bodied athletes and one position for a para table tennis athlete.
Able-Bodied Athlete Elections – 4 Positions
Voting will be open to all athletes participating in the 2025 European Championships.
- Stage 1 (Sarajevo): Athletes from Associations that do not qualify for the Final Stage will vote online via a secure platform.
- Final Stage (Zadar): In-person voting will take place at the competition venue.
The top male and top female vote-getters will automatically be elected. The remaining two positions will go to the next highest-voted athletes, regardless of gender. To ensure fair representation, no more than one athlete per country can be elected.
Para Athlete Election – 1 Position
The para-athlete representative will be elected during the 2025 European Para Championships in Helsingborg.
Voting will be conducted in person at the competition venue.
The candidate with the highest number of votes will secure the position.
Able-Bodied Athlete Candidates
- Frane Tomislav KOJIC (Croatia)
- Martin Buch ANDERSEN (Denmark)
- Tin-Tin HO (England)
- Marina DONNER (Finland)
- Ricardo WALTHER (Germany)
- Daniels KOGANS (Latvia)
- Elizabeta SAMARA (Romania)
- Polina MIKHAILOVA (Russia)
- Kirill SKACHKOV (Russia)
- Marko JEVTOVIC (Serbia)
- Linda BERGSTRÖM (Sweden)
Para Table Tennis Athlete Candidates
- Jack HUNTER-SPIVEY (England)
- Luka BAKIC (Montenegro)
- Martin PERRY (Scotland)
The ETTU has published a dedicated document containing photos, background details, and personal statements from all candidates, allowing voters to learn more about their prospective representatives before making their choice.
These elections are a significant opportunity for European table tennis players to shape the future of their sport by selecting representatives who will advocate for their needs, rights, and ambitions.
