Pyeongtaek 2022 World Para Powerlifting Asia Oceania OpenChampionships
Invitation Package
January 2022

WELCOME ........................................................................................................... 4
1.

2.

General Information ...................................................................................... 6
1.1

IPC Membership ............................................................................................... 6

1.2

World Para Powerlifting Rules & Regulations ........................................................... 6

1.3

Anti-Doping...................................................................................................... 6

1.4

International Classification................................................................................... 6

1.5

Medical Information & Insurance ........................................................................... 6

Championships Information................................................................................ 7
2.1

Championships Dates ........................................................................................ 7

2.2

Entries and Registration Process .......................................................................... 7

2.2.1

Athlete Eligibility ............................................................................................ 7

2.2.2

Entries ........................................................................................................ 7

2.2.3

Final Entries ................................................................................................. 8

2.2.4

Championships Participation Fee ...................................................................... 8

2.2.5

Late Entries.................................................................................................. 8

2.2.6

Replacements............................................................................................... 8

2.2.7

Entry Changes .............................................................................................. 9

2.3

Entry and General Competition Deadlines ............................................................... 9

2.4

Maximum number of entries per event per NPC ....................................................... 9

2.4.1

Individual Event............................................................................................. 9

2.4.2

Mixed Team Event ......................................................................................... 9

2.5
2.5.1

3.

Viability of Events ............................................................................................ 10
Individual Event & Mixed Team Event............................................................... 10

2.6

Medal Awards ................................................................................................ 10

2.7

Results ......................................................................................................... 10

2.8

Rankings....................................................................................................... 10

2.9

Records ........................................................................................................ 10Championships Logistics................................................................................. 10
3.1

Visa ............................................................................................................. 10

3.2

Accommodation .............................................................................................. 11

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3.3

Covid-19 Regulations ....................................................................................... 11

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Host City ...................................................................................................... 125.

Championships Contact Details ......................................................................... 14

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WELCOMEWorld Para Powerlifting and the Organizing Committee arepleased to invite you to 2022 World Para Powerlifting
Asia-Oceania Open Championships to be held in Pyeongtaek,
Korea on 14 – 20 June 2022. This competition features as amandatory step on the qualification pathway for all Asian andOceanian para powerlifters striving to qualify for theParis 2024 Paralympic Games.
The information in the following pages outlines all details
related to the list of events, participation criteria anddeadlines for the Pyeongtaek 2022 World Para Powerlifting
Asia-Oceania Open Championships.

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Greeting Speech from the President of Korea Para Powerlifting
Federation (KPPF)
Korea Para Powerlifting Federation is very proud to host the prestigious
Asia-Oceania Regional Championships. The physical activity of the people
with impairment plays an important role in rehabilitation as well as inleading a healthy life physically and emotionally. Each country's nationalteam will be able to experience a successful competition in the excellent
infrastructure and warm hospitality of the Republic of Korea.
Through this competition, I hope that it will be a place of fruit for participants to show theirskills to their fullest, and a festival where all Para weightlifters around the world will become
one. Thank you.

Greeting Speech from the President of Organizing Committee (PyeongCOC)
I'm Ho-cheol Jang who is the President of the 2022 World Para
Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championships.
The Championships will be held under the slogan "EndlessPassion." It is such an honor to host the 2022 World Para Powerlifting
Asia-Oceania Open Championships in Pyeongtaek. I strongly
believe that this championships will be held successfully in
Pyeongtaek, an international city globally expanding.
We will prepare for the championships and do our best to make the championships amemorable and meaningful event. With the warm hearts of citizens of Pyeongtaek andpeople in South Korea, we will try to put every effort to help all athletes will perform theirbest with comfort and ease.

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1. General Information
1.1

IPC Membership

The Organising Committee will only accept entries submitted by the NPC / NF in good standing with the
IPC. Furthermore, only those entries submitted by the NPC President, Secretary General or authorised
person will be processed. For further information on the IPC’s membership policies or to address general
membership issues, please contact the World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) office:info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org
1.2

World Para Powerlifting Rules & Regulations

The most current World Para Powerlifting Technical Rules and Regulations published upon the WPPO
website alongside the World Para Powerlifting Qualification Pathway 2022-2024 will apply for thiscompetition.
1.3

Anti-Doping

The Anti-Doping control / processes will be carried out in full accordance with the IPC Anti-Doping Codeand the IPC Doping Control Agreement, further details can be found on the WPPO website:www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/rules-and-regulations/anti-doping
1.4

International Classification

The most current World Para Powerlifting Classification Rules and Regulations published upon the
WPPO website will apply for this competition. All athletes who have a designated sport class status of
New, Review, Review 2022 or earlier will be required to undergo International Classification prior to thestart of the competition. A detailed classification schedule will follow after the revision of the final entries
by WPPO.
1.5

Medical Information & Insurance

The LOC will ensure the implementation of all necessary and appropriate on-site medical, emergency
ambulance and first aid services throughout the Championships.
For medical treatment, no medical insurances will be provided to any participant during theChampionships.
Each respective NPC is fully responsible to ensure that all members of their delegation are appropriately
insured, including coverage for travel, medical (covid-19), liability, accidents and repatriation and will be
responsible for any medical expenses resulting from participation in this Championships.
Each NPC will need to provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage for their full delegation by nolater than 20 May 2022.

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2. Championships Information
2.1

Championships Dates

The dates for the Pyeongtaek 2022 Asia Oceania Open Championships are as follows:

2.2

Referees, Classifiers and Coaching Courses

9 - 12 June 22

Teams Arrival

11 - 12 June 22

Raise the Bar! Anti-Doping Seminars

12 - 13 June 22

International Classification

12 - 13 June 22

Junior, Senior, Masters Technical Meeting

13 June 22

Junior, Masters Championships

14 June 22

Opening Ceremony

14 June 22

Senior Championships

15 - 19 June 22

Mixed Team Event

20 June 22

Closing Ceremony

20 June 22

Team Departures

21 June 22

Entries and Registration Process

In order for athlete entries to be accepted, they must meet the below criteria and deadlines.
2.2.1

Athlete Eligibility

Be fully registered on the IPC Sport Data Management System (SDMS) with the correct
documentation (IPC Eligibility Form and Medical Diagnostic Form) completed fully, signed
and uploaded to the athlete profile;Have an active license for the 2022 Summer Competition Season;

Be a minimum of 15 years of age by the 31 December 2022;

Have an international classification status of New, Review, Review + Fixed Date or
Confirmed;

NOTE: There is no required minimum qualifying standard (MQS) to enter the Pyeongtaek 2022
Championships
2.2.2

Entries

All athletes must be entered online via the IPC online entries system in accordance with the entry
deadlines by their respective NPCs or authorised National Federation/Organisation.
By completing and submitting sport entries, NPCs are considered to have officially declared theparticipation of their athletes in the specified events/categories and a participation fee invoice will be
automatically generated based upon the total number of athletes and staff submitted.

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2.2.3

Final Entries

All final entries (by name and bodyweight category) must be completed by 01 May 2022.
Please note that after this deadline no changes to the final entries and or final participation fee invoice
will be accepted unless under exceptional circumstances. Please note that any decisions concerning
this matter will be made by WPPO and are not open for further contest or appeal by any otherorganisation or body. Changes of bodyweight category after 01 May 2022 will be only possible during
the Technical Meeting.
2.2.4

Championships Participation Fee

The Championships participation fee invoice will be automatically generated via the IPC online entry
system following the completion and submission of a team’s entry by number. All payments must becompleted via bank transfer or paid online via credit card by no later than 20 May 2022 to the accountdetailed below. Please note that cash payments will not be accepted without prior approval from
WPPO. Should you have any enquiries concerning your Championships participation fee invoice andor payment please contact the WPPO office: info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org before the payment
deadline.
The participation fee for participants is 500 EUR per person (athletes and team officials).
Please transfer the full invoice amount without any deductions to the following bank account andidentify your payment by stating the invoice number in the reference field. Please note that the payers
to bear all bank charges to ensure that the IPC receives the complete amount. The invoice will not be
considered as settled if the IPC receives less than the complete amount. Please note that incomplete
payments will result in all athletes from your delegation being ineligible to compete. No
reimbursements will be granted after the final payment is made.
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Account Name: IPC, Adenauerallee 212-214, D-53113 Bonn, GermanyBank Deutsche: Bank AG, D-53113 Bonn, GermanyBranch No: 414

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SWIFT Address: DEUT DE DK 380

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IBAN: DE20 3807 0059 0029 0122 20

2.2.5

Late Entries

The WPPO Office must be informed about the request for any late entries. All respective informationmust be provided showing the reason why the entry deadline could not be met and all requests will
be reviewed on a ‘case by case’ basis and may be accepted or rejected at the sole discretion of
WPPO.
2.2.6

Replacements

The WPPO Office must be informed about any requests for athlete replacements. Replacements ofathletes may be considered for any exceptional circumstances and all supporting
documentation/evidence must be submitted alongside the request. All requests will be reviewed on a‘case by case’ basis and may be accepted or rejected at the sole discretion of WPPO.

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2.2.7

Entry Changes

Bodyweight categories will apply as per the current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations.
Following the final entry deadline, in accordance with the rules and regulations, athletes will have theopportunity to change bodyweight categories during the technical meeting only, either up or down one(1) bodyweight category only from the category nominated at the time of the final entry deadline at a
cost of 100 EUR per change. The bodyweight category signed off at the technical meeting is
considered final and no further changes will be allowed.
2.3

Entry and General Competition Deadlines

Opening of IPC Online Entry System by Number andbodyweight category: Individual Event and Mixed Team Event

17 January 2022

Opening of IPC Online Entry System by Name andbodyweight category: Individual Event and Mixed Team Event

01 March 2022

Online Accreditation Opens

01 March 2022

Closing of Entry by Number

15 March 2022

Deadline to send Preliminary Accommodation Form

15 March 2022

Deadline to submit Visa application

01 April 2022

Deadline to transfer 40% of accommodation fees

01 April 2022

Deadline to submit Accommodation Form

01 May 2022

Closing of Entry by Name

01 May 2022

Closing of Online Accreditation

01 May 2022

Accommodation Fee Payment Deadline

10 May 2022

Deadline to submit travel information form

20 May 2022

Championships Participation Fee Deadline

20 May 2022

Deadline to submit Participants Insurance

20 May 2022

2.4

Maximum number of entries per event per NPC
2.4.1

Individual Event

In accordance with the most current World Para Powerlifting Technical Rules and Regulations publishedupon the WPPO website.
2.4.2

Mixed Team Event

NPCs that wish to enter the mixed team event are permitted to enter a maximum of three (3) teams.
Teams must consist of three (3) athletes from the same nation, and there must be a minimum of one (1)female athlete, all three (3) athletes that comprise the team may be from different bodyweight categories.
NPCs that wish to enter one or more teams into the Mixed Team Event must register them in the IPC
Online Entry System (by number and by name).

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2.5

Viability of Events
2.5.1

Individual Event & Mixed Team Event

The most current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations published upon the WPPO website
will apply.
2.6

Medal Awards

At all WPPO Recognised Competitions medals will be awarded to the respective athletes within bothindividual and team events in accordance with the event viability criteria detailed in the most current
WPPO rules.
2.7

Results

Only results of athletes who have an active license for the 2022 Summer Competition Season within thegiven timelines for results recognition and have a sport class status of Review, Review 2022 or later or
Confirmed will be taken into consideration.
No hard copy (printing) results per NPC will be distributed as you will be able to download and check theLive Results on WPPO website.
After the close of the competition the official competition results book(s) will be compiled and it will beshared via email with competing teams and uploaded to the competition website within one (1) month ofthe close of the competition.
2.8

Rankings

All recognised results in accordance with the above will also be updated on WPPO website in the official
WPPO 2022 World and Regional ranking lists and Paris 2024 pathway rankings for athletes meeting theParis 2024 Qualification pathway requirements.
2.9

Records

It will be permitted for athletes to break records in accordance to the most current WPPO Technical Rules
and Regulations.

3. Championships Logistics
3.1

Visa

Delegation members who require visa to enter Korea are required to contact the nearest Korean
Embassy/Consulate in their country. All NPCs that require a visa must complete the Visa Form andprovide a passport copy for each individual delegation member and submit it to the LOC no later than
April 1st. The LOC will provide you with a formal invitation letter together with the list of your delegation
to take to your visa appointment at your nearest Korean Embassy/Consulate in your country.
Please be reminded that it is important that you arrange all necessary visas well in advance of therespective deadlines.
https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10101
Please use the above site to verify whether or not you need to apply for a visa to enter the Korea

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3.2

Accommodation

All information regarding accommodation booking, payment, cancellation policy and extra days can befound in the Accommodation Guide published on WPPO website.
The official Championships hotel for all athletes and team officials is Pyeongtaek Ramada Encore.
Single Room: 135 EUR per night per participant including all meals
Twin Room: 110 EUR per night per participant including all meals
3.3

Covid-19 Regulations

The LOC is working to make a safe and enjoyable competition. Korean government guidance will leadour planning to ensure a Covid secure event. Depending on COVID-19 in Korea, the guideline could bechanged and communicated.
In order to make the event as safe as possible for every attendee we will require the complete support
and cooperation of all teams. This may include Covid testing in your respective country
within 72 hours of departure, at the cost of the NPC. And additional Covid testing in Pyeongtaek coveredby the LOC (minimum of 2 tests), social distancing of 2-meter, use of face coverings and any otherelements of the Event Covid Plan that the LOC puts in place.
Before you travel to Korea, please plan your Covid-19 testing according to the below requirements:•

Test type Accepted:- All tests need to be based on acid amplification tests (NAATs):- PCR tests based on DNA amplification (RY-PCR, LAMP, TMA, SDA, NEAR etc)•

Test type Not Accepted:- Antigen/antibody detection test (RAT, ELISA etc)
- All forms of self-administered tests are NOT valid regardless of test type
Issued Date and Required information:- The result needs to be issued no earlier than 72 hours (3 days) before the departure date.
- Name, date of birth, test method, test date, test result, date of issuance, and name of testing
center should be included in the test result.
*The name on the test result needs to match the name on the passport (middle name can beomitted as long as the other names are identical)*Passport number or national ID number is acceptable in lieu date of birth- The test result must be negative*If the test result is “INDETERMINATE”, “UNLCEAR”, or “POSITIVE”, the relevant
result is invalid.
Language- The test method must be written in Korean or English.
*If the test method is written in a language other than Korean or English, a translated copy of the test

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(If the test result was translated by individual translators, the translated document needs to be certified
by a notary office or Korean embassy).
Testing center- For sea and air travelers departing from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan, the negative PCR
test result needs to be issued by one of the government-designated testing centers.
*The list of countries with the designated testing center requirement are subject to change and will be
updated on the websites of Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and Korean embassies.
*As for other countries, negative PCR test result issued by any testing center in the country is valid.

4. Host City
Location
Pyeongtaek is city of Geyounggi-do(Province), South Korea. It is located in the southwestern part of theprovince. Around Pyeongtaek, Cheonan-si, Asansi, Chungcheonnnman-do and Hwaseong-si exist.

Weather
Pyeongtaek city does not have high mountains; therefore, the city is mostly affected by the climate fromthe west coast. ln 2020, average temperature on Jun was 23.0℃ and Jan was 1.7℃.
Tour1) Pyeongtaek Port
Pyeongtaek port is symbol of Korea that is gateway to the Metropolitan Area and the middle of Korea.
Currently, only 7 of the 28 domestic trade ports have regular container ships including Busan port,
Gwangyang Port, Incheon Port, Massan Port, Ulsan Port, Gunsan Port and Yeosu Port. As Pyeongtaek
Port is directly open to China, its utility value is higher than other ports.
Pyeongtaek port is ranked in 1st in automobile import and export for 8 consecutive years.
2) Pyeongtaekho Tourist Complex
It has an artificial lake which is symbolistic tourism attraction of Pyeongtaek as it has various entertainm
ent and amenities surrounded by a 24km² lake. Here, people can do anything they want such as

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walking along the wood waterside deck or picnic. Inside the complex, you can find art exhibitions,
Asan-ho Artm gallery, and music performance are held at Korean Sound Soriter Aart Center.

3) Songtan Special Tourist Zone (Sinjang Shopping Mall)
Pyeongtaek Songtan Special Tourist Zone is the international city which has grown up with Osan Air Ba
ses(K-55), the military of the USFK. About 230,000 domestic and foreign tourists visit this area every
year. Every October, the Korean-American Friendship and unity Festival is held here.

4) Korea Sorieo
Pyeongtaek is called the ‘Home of Korean Sound’ and you will know the reason if you visit here. You
can meet people who are the master of Korean traditional music in Pyeongtaek and the center ofculture and art.

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5. Championships Contact Details
LOC
Contact: Hayeon Lee
Email: 2022pyeongcoc@naver.com
Phone: +82 70-7771-4484
World Para Powerlifting
Website: www.paralympic.org/powerlifting
Email: info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org
Phone: +49 228 2097-129

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PASSION ENDLESS

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