The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO), in collaboration with the International School Sport Federation (ISF) Academy and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), has launched the ITTF Level 1 Coach Education Programme at Prometheus School in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This five-day international certification programme, running from July 6 to July 10, 2026, aims to elevate grassroots table tennis and physical education standards in Indian schools.
Programme Details and Participants
Twenty-two Physical Education educators, school coaches, and aspiring table tennis coaches from across India are participating in the programme. The initiative seeks to equip educators with globally recognised coaching methodologies, athlete development principles, and modern teaching practices to enhance school-level sports. The curriculum covers coaching fundamentals, technical skill development, session planning, player progression, and creating a positive learning environment for young athletes.
Expert Training Led by International Educator
The programme is conducted by Christina Chee from Thailand, an internationally acclaimed ITTF educator. Participants engage in both classroom sessions and practical on-table coaching modules. Christina Chee, ITTF Educator, said, "Coach education plays a vital role in building a strong sporting ecosystem. By empowering teachers and coaches with internationally recognised knowledge and practical coaching techniques, we are creating better learning environments for young players. It is encouraging to see such enthusiasm from educators in India and I hope this programme helps inspire the next generation of table tennis athletes."
ISSO's Commitment to School Sports
Gaurav Dixit, Co-Director of ISSO, said, "At ISSO, we are committed to creating meaningful sporting opportunities for students by empowering the educators who guide them every day. Our collaboration with the ISF Academy and ITTF reflects our vision of bringing world-class coach education to India and strengthening grassroots table tennis. By equipping teachers and coaches with internationally recognised coaching methodologies, we are laying the foundation for the holistic development of young athletes across schools."
Expanding International Partnerships
The ITTF Level 1 Coach Education Programme marks another milestone in ISSO's efforts to elevate school sports in India through international collaborations. In recent months, ISSO has delivered globally recognised coach education programmes in partnership with FIBA, BWF, and Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). ISSO has also expanded sporting opportunities through strategic initiatives such as its partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Beyond coach education, ISSO provides international exposure to student-athletes, recently sending the Indian contingent to the ISF Basketball Championship 2026 in Serbia. Through these initiatives, ISSO continues to build globally aligned sporting pathways for students, educators, and coaches across India's international school ecosystem.
