Officials from across Canada selected to lead Table Tennis competition in Québec City. Table Tennis Canada is proud to announce the Major Technical Officials who will lead the Table Tennis competition at the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Québec City, Quebec.
Held every four years, the Canada Games are Canada’s premier multi-sport event for developing athletes, coaches, and officials. For many participants, the Games represent the first step toward international competition and provide an experience that mirrors the Olympic Games.
Behind every successful competition is an exceptional team of officials. Their knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to fair play ensure athletes can perform at their very best while enjoying a world-class competition experience.
The leadership team for the 2027 Canada Winter Games will be:
Referee: Denis Vigeant
Assistant Referee: Rosa Zhang
Umpire Manager: Rob Chan
Racket Control & Mentor: Dariusz Mikita
Competition Manager: Marles Martins
Control Desk: Roxane Borgès Da Silva Ouellet
Sport Information Officer: Karine Dumontier
Umpires
The Major Technical Officials will be supported by an outstanding team of umpires representing communities from coast to coast to coast.
- Ahmad Hanmbal Khan (Prince Edward Island)
- Azadeh Vahedi (Ontario)
- Ed Hung (Saskatchewan)
- Grzegorz Dzioba (Manitoba)
- Justyn Zielinski (Québec)
- Lily Chen (British Columbia)
- Louna Desanlis (Québec)
- Peter Blackman (Ontario)
- Shah Arif Iqbal (New Brunswick)
- Shari Olsen (Northwest Territories)
- Wei Ai (Nova Scotia)
- William Huang (Alberta)
- Brian Stuart (Yukon)
Selection to officiate at the Canada Games is a significant achievement and recognizes years of dedication to the sport. Officials invest countless hours developing their skills, travelling to competitions, mentoring new officials, and ensuring every match is conducted with fairness, professionalism, and respect.
A Celebration of Officiating Excellence
Selection to officiate at the Canada Games is a significant achievement and recognizes years of dedication to the sport. Officials invest countless hours developing their skills, travelling to competitions, mentoring new officials, and helping ensure every match is played with fairness, integrity, and respect.
Many members of the officiating team shared what being selected means to them.
“This nomination is one of the greatest highlights of my career as a referee, for an event so important, perhaps the most important one for Canada, and in a city as wonderful as Québec City. What a great opportunity. Thanks everyone.” – Denis Vigeant, Referee
“I am truly honoured to be selected as an official for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. It is a privilege to represent Table Tennis Canada, and I look forward to contributing to a successful event while supporting our athletes and the sport.” – Azadeh Vahedi, Ontario
“Being part of the officiating team for the 2027 Canada Winter Games is a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to give back to the table tennis community. I look forward to contributing to fair play so we can deliver a memorable experience for all athletes in Québec City!” – Roxane Borgès Da Silva Ouellet, Québec
“It is an honor to be selected as an official for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. I am proud to contribute to an event that showcases the best of Canadian sport and to support young athletes from across the country.” – William Huang
“It is an honour to be chosen as an official for the Canada Winter Games. I come from a small town in the sparsely populated Northwest Territories and enjoy watching athletes improve with each game they play. The Canada Games provide young athletes with an Olympic-style experience that they will remember for years to come.” – Shari Olsen, Northwest Territories
“I am honoured and grateful to be selected as an official for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. I look forward to representing New Brunswick, contributing to a successful competition, and working alongside an outstanding team of officials.” – Shah Arif Iqbal, New Brunswick
“It is such an honor to know I’ll be part of the Canada Games as an official! I can’t wait for this adventure to begin!” – Louna Desanlis
“Being selected to officiate at the 2027 Canada Winter Games is a career highlight. As a full-time economist, I bring the same precision and focus to officiating that I do to my professional work.” – Ahmad Hanmbal Khan
“It’s an honor to have been selected among all deserving officials.” – Justyn Zielinski
Thank You
Table Tennis Canada would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the Table Tennis Canada Umpire Committee for the tremendous amount of work involved in the selection process. Reviewing applications, evaluating candidates, and assembling a team capable of delivering a Canada Games of this calibre requires significant time, expertise, and thoughtful discussion.
A special thank you also goes to Marles Martins, who has already dedicated countless hours behind the scenes preparing for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. His leadership, organization, and commitment will play an important role in ensuring a successful competition in Québec City.
Looking Ahead
The Table Tennis competition at the 2027 Canada Winter Games will bring together Canada’s top young athletes, coaches, and officials for one of the country’s most prestigious sporting events. Over the coming months, Table Tennis Canada will continue introducing members of the officiating team and sharing the stories behind the dedicated volunteers who help make the Canada Games possible.
Congratulations to all of our selected officials. We look forward to seeing you in Québec City, February 27 to March 6, 2027, as we celebrate excellence, fair play, and the future of Canadian table tennis.
