Paralympic medalist Jack Hunter-Spivey has been elected to the ETTU Athletes’ Commission alongside Tin-Tin Ho.
The Liverpudlian (pictured above) was chosen to represent para athletes at the ongoing European Para Championships in Helsingborg.
It expands Britain’s influence in the international community, as several representatives on the ITTF council and committees were ratified earlier this month.
In a closely contested election, Hunter-Spivey received 44 votes, just one more than his British counterpart, Martin Perry of Scotland.
Hunter-Spivey, who also won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 European Para Championships, said: “As a full-time wheelchair user, disability inclusion is not just a passion, it is a lived experience.
“I regularly give lectures and keynote speeches for 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 people with disabilities.
“Last year I was also chosen as the athlete representative for British Para Table Tennis. Within this role I have been a voice for the athletes within the BPTT squads.”
The Athletes Commission acts as a direct link between players and the ETTU leadership, ensuring that athletes’ voices, concerns and perspectives are included in key decisions shaping European table tennis.
It plays a vital role in strengthening athlete representation and providing guidance on matters affecting competition, wellbeing, development pathways and the overall future direction of the sport.
The Commission now consists of five elected members, who will serve from 2025 to 2029. In addition to Hunter-Spivey and Ho, the members are: Linda Bergstrom (Sweden), Elizabeta Samara (Romania) and Frane Kojic (Croatia).
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