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(I need more vocabulary).

2. To get better support from the English speaking community, it would be highly beneficial to get...

If your cause is clear and concise...

Umpires must do their job in most strict manner. Yes.

I don't know about other countries, but in the USA we don't have umpires in 99% of all tournament matches.

So check this out: According to ITTF regulation 3.03.02.01: "An umpire and an assistant umpire shall be appointed for each match." Our national association constantly ignores this very clear regulation. So if this very fundamental rule is routinely broken, how are the one or two overworked officials managing the entire tournament going enforce serving rules, let alone do racket testing for every bat before every match per ITTF regulations?

The people running this sport in the ITTF haven't a clue about what table tennis even is for recreational players. And the national associations shouldn't be following the ITTF in lock-step the way they do. The politics of this whole sport are ridiculous.

Equipment
12.1 Bounce test project update
The Equipment Committee submitted a detailed report to the EC on the experimentation on bounce tests with ISR in Singapore. All work was coordinated with the proposer, the Japan TTA.
The report offered two options for decision: Option1 – program plan to continue the project; Option2 – to terminate the project.
However the conclusion of the project summary was to discontinue, because it will not serve its purpose to create an even playing field.
Athletes Commission is also on the opinion that the bounce test experiment should be terminated as it would not prevent cheating, but on contrary. VOC disappeared, so there is no more health reason, cheating by boosting has to be sanctioned, applying suspension, and not only for players but also for manufacturers.
Athletes Commission discussed that players would be ready to remove their rubbers but only after the player is out of the competition.
16-EC-09-2015
The Executive Committee decided to terminate the bounce test experimental project and at the same time asked the CEO to put on the EC task list to find a solution for fair and equal playing environment for athletes.
Japan TTA wishes to propose in future to revisit the issue.

I think it's just going to make things even more complicated and controversial.... and for what benefit?

A seal on the bottom of the sponge ?
- yes

What kind of seal ?
- something like a strawberry jam seal. The material can be anything. Chopper shall love cotton.

How do you add a seal without altering the playing characteristics of the rubber ?
- the change can be a good thing. Slicker pips? Firmer Tenergy? Slower Tack Chop?

How do you glue the rubber to the blade without damaging the seal ?
- Glue the seal side to the blade. Dont open the seal.

Looks like another absurd, inefficient and soon-to-be forgotten idea.

I'm sorry Igor, I'm not quite sure I understand what you are saying.

Are you suggesting that sponge sheet should be applied some marker on their sides ? Or are you talking about the bottom of the sponge, which is glued to the blade ?