Representing the Northwest Territories is about much more than wearing a team uniform. It is about dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship, and pride in our communities.
Every Team NT athlete, coach, manager, and official has their own unique journey. Some are attending their first national championship, while others are returning with years of experience. Together, they represent the Northwest Territories on stages ranging from the Arctic Winter Games and Canada Winter Games to the Canadian and Western Canadian Championships.
At Table Tennis North, we believe these experiences help build confident athletes, leaders, coaches, officials, and lifelong ambassadors for our sport. We are incredibly proud of everyone who has represented the Northwest Territories and thank the families, volunteers, coaches, communities, and partners who make these opportunities possible.
Below is a look back at the athletes, coaches, and officials who have proudly worn Team NT colours over the past several years. Every name tells a story and has helped shape the future of table tennis in the Northwest Territories.
2026 Canadian Championships – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kathleen Cai, Tommaso Cai, Darren Woodland, Akiko Iwase (Yellowknife), Coach Thorsten Gohl (Fort Providence)
Results: Akiko Iwase (Yellowknife) Silver Over 40 Women Singles
2026 Western Canadian Championships – Calgary, Alberta
Zander Sabourin, Isaiah, Liam, Haven, Calin Landry (Fort Providence), Coach Neilson Vandell (Fort Providence)
Results: Zander Sadowick, Liam (Bronze U11 Team)
2026 Arctic Winter Games – Whitehorse, Yukon
Kathleen Cai (Yellowknife), Karissa Sadowick, Caleb Sabourin, Calin Landry (Fort Providence), Giordano Dacorte, Cooper White, Coach Akiko Iwase (Yellowknife), Neilson Vandell (Fort Providence)
Officials: Shari Olsen (Fort Smith), Darren Woodland (Yellowknife)
Results: Kathleen Cai (Silver U15 Girls Singles), Kathleen Cai & Kaleb Sabourin (Silver U15 Mixed Team), Kathleen Cai & Karissa Sadowick (Silver U15 Girls Doubles), Calin Landry & Karissa Sadowick (Bronze U15 Mixed Doubles)
2025 Canadian Championships – Richmond, British Columbia
Neilson Vandell, Isaiah Elleze, Calin Landry, Kaleb Sabourin, Zander Sabourin (Fort Providence), Kathleen Cai, Tommaso Cai (Yellowknife)
2024 Canadian Championships – Laval, Quebec
Thorsten Gohl (Fort Providence), Kathleen Cai, Tommaso Cai (Yellowknife), Karissa Sadowick, Carter Sadowick, Kevin Canadien, Neilson Vandell (Fort Providence)
2024 Arctic Winter Games – Mat-Su, Alaska
Nikhilesh Gohil, Kathleen Cai (Yellowknife), Carter Sadowick, Karissa Sadowick (Fort Providence), Ava Pokiak (Hay River), Vital , Dallas Lafferty (Fort Good Hope), Coach Akiko Iwase, Nittin Gohil (Yellowknife)
Officials: Shari Olsen (Fort Smith), Mark Ishack (Yellowknife)
Results: Kathleen Cai (Silver U15 Girls Single), Kathleen Cai & Karissa Sadowick (Gold U15 Girls Doubles), Kathleen Cai & Carter Sadowick (Bronze U15 Mixed Team)
2023 Canada Winter Games – Prince Edward Island
Gracie Brennan (Yellowknife), Nikhilesh Gohil (Yellowknife), David Dragon (Yellowknife), Sofia Barichello (Yellowknife), Coach Bob Howard (Ottawa)
Officials: Shari Olsen (Fort Smith)
2023 Arctic Winter Games – Fort McMurray, Alberta
Kathleen Cai (Yellowknife), Karissa Sadowick (Fort Providence), Lennox Mutford (Yellowknife), Sofia Barichello (Yellowknife), David Dragon (Yellowknife), Carter Sadowick (Fort Providence), Coach Emilia Cabrera-Malette (Laval)
Officials: Shari Olsen, Ryan (Fort Smith), Ryan Peters, Joe Dragon, Mark Ishack (Yellowknife)
