International Umpires’ Invitation for 35th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup

Deadline: 16th December 2025 (Tuesday) @ 2.00 pm

The ATTU Technical and Umpires Committee, in cooperation with the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA), cordially invite Member Associations of ATTU to nominate International Umpires (IU) for the thirty-fifth Asian Cup to be held in Haikou, China from 4th to 8th February 2026.

A total of six (6) overseas International Umpires will be invited. Hospitality in a double room sharing with another umpire starts from lunch on 3rd February through to breakfast on 9th February. The nominees, or their Associations, are responsible for all relat- ed international travel costs to Haikou, China and insurance costs. Each Umpire will receive an honorarium in accordance with ATTU guidelines.

Associations may nominate one (1) International Umpire only. The nominee should be an active International Umpire who has achieved Gold Badge or Blue Badge status.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Should a nominated umpire require a visa, kindly send relevant details when submit- ting the nomination with full name as in passport, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, expiry date of passport. A letter of invitation will be provided upon confirmation. Please note that the issuance of a visa is at the sole discretion of the relevant Consulate or Embassy.

All Umpires are expected to arrive sufficiently early to attend the Referee Briefing planned for the evening of Tuesday 3rd Febru- ary 2026. They are also required to undertake to stay for the entire period of their appointment.

This is an open invitation to all Member Associations of the ATTU and therefore not all nominated umpires may be accepted. Only nominations submitted by Associations of ATTU by the deadline of 20h December 2025 will be considered. Names of IUs being accepted will be sent to all Associations by 2nd January 2026.

Please complete the online nomination form not later than 16th December 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

👉 NOMINATION FORM

Thank you for your support.