Shahram Aminzadeh has become our newest Blue Badge (BB) International Umpire, completing his qualifications at the recent WTT Youth Contender event in Perth, Western Australia. He now joins our growing group of four other Blue Badge umpires.

Shahram began his umpiring journey in January 2016 when he qualified as a State Umpire. He then progressed to National Umpire status in January 2020 before successfully sitting the International Umpire examination in October 2022, earning his International White Badge the following month. In February 2025, Shahram also qualified as a State Referee, continuing to broaden his officiating expertise. Most recently, in October 2025, he achieved his Blue Badge qualification in Perth - an incredible milestone reflecting years of dedication and development.

Shahram Aminzadeh’s Achievements in 2025

• Qualified as an International Blue Badge Umpire
• Qualified as a State Referee
• Served as a State Umpire Mentor
• Umpired at WTT Youth Contender Philippines
• Umpired at WTT Youth Contender Perth
• Officiated at the ITTF Oceania Cup
• Participated in TTA Tour events in Victoria, Brisbane, and Sydney
• Umpired at the National Hopes Challenge
• Refereed several local tournaments in Victoria
• Active member of the TTV Umpires League (TTVUL)
• Regular contributor at TTVUL meetings