Tbilisi 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup
20th – 26th June 2024
Information Package

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Table of Contents
1.

General Information.............................................................................................................................. 3

2.

Championships Information ................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.

Championships Dates....................................................................................................................... 4

2.2.

Preliminary Programme.................................................................................................................... 4

2.3.

Number of entries per event per NPC .............................................................................................. 4

2.4.

Event Viability .................................................................................................................................. 4

2.5.

Entries and Registration Process ..................................................................................................... 5

2.5.1. Athlete Eligibility .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5.2. Entries and Registration Process................................................................................................................ 5
2.5.3. Late entries .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.5.4. Replacements .............................................................................................................................................. 52.5.5. Declaration of Participation ........................................................................................................................ 52.5.6. Final Entry Process ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5.7. Online Entry System and registration process ........................................................................................... 6

3.

2.6.

Random Weigh-in .................................................................................................................................... 6

2.7.

Results ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.8.

Rankings .................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.9.

Records .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Accommodation ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.

Type and cost of the room: ............................................................................................................... 8

3.2.

Check-in / Out Times: ....................................................................................................................... 8

3.3.

Payment procedures ........................................................................................................................ 8

3.4.

Cancellation Policy ........................................................................................................................... 94.

Transportation ...................................................................................................................................... 9

5.

VISA ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

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Tibilisi................................................................................................................................................... 107.

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1. General Information
1.1.

IPC Membership

1.2.

World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations

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

The most current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations published upon the WPPO
website alongside the World Para Powerlifting Qualification Pathway 2020-2024 will apply forthis competition.

1.3. Anti-Doping
The Anti-Doping control / processes will be carried out in full accordance with the IPC Anti-Doping
Code and 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.

Classification

1.5.

Medial Information

The most current World Para Powerlifting Classification Rules and Regulations published uponthe WPPO website will apply for this competition. All athletes who have a designated sport classstatus of New, Review, Review 2024 or earlier will be required to undergo International
Classification prior to the start of the competition. A detailed classification schedule will follow
after the revision of the final entries by WPPO.

The LOC will ensure the implementation of all necessary and appropriate on-site medical,
emergency ambulance, first aid, and physiotherapeutic services throughout theChampionships.For medical treatment, no medical insurances will be provided to any
participant during the Championships.

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2. Championships Information
2.1. Championships Dates
The dates for the Tbilisi 2024 World Cup are as follows:

2.2. Preliminary Programme
The Provisional timetable and events programme will be provided after the final entries by namedeadline. The competition schedule will remain subject to change until the close of the technicalmeeting.

2.3. Number of entries per event per NPC
In accordance with the most current World Para Powerlifting Technical Rules and Regulations
published upon the WPPO website https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/rules
2.3.1. Individual Event
There is no maximum number of entries per gender, Bodyweight Category and age group per
NPC.
2.3.2. Team Events (Gender and Mixed)
In accordance with the most current World Para Powerlifting Technical Rules andRegulationspublished upon the WPPO website.

2.4. Event Viability
Athletes may compete and/or be awarded medals in a single Bodyweight Category or combined
categories as detailed below:a) 3 or more Athletes: All medals will be awarded (Gold, Silver, Bronze)b) MS rule: when there is one (1) athlete in a single bodyweight category and they lift equal to or
more than the respective level MS for that bodyweight category as published in the Appendix 10(Gold).

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2.5. Entries and Registration Process
In order for athlete entries to be accepted, they must meet the following criteria and deadlines:
2.5.1. Athlete Eligibility
Be full registered on the IPC Sport Management System (SDMS) with the correct
documentation (IPC Eligibility Form and Medical Diagnostic Form) completed fully signed, anduploaded to the athlete profile;▪
Have an active license for the 2024 Season;▪
Be a minimum of 15 year of age by 31 December 2024;▪
Have an international classification status of New, Review, Review + Fixed
Date or Confirmed
NOTE: There is no required Minimum Standard (MS) to enter the Tbilisi 2024 World Cup.
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2.5.2. Entries and Registration Process
All competition entries must be completed via the IPC Online entry system at https://db.ipcservices.org/sdms/app/login by the entry deadlines displayed below. Visa invitations,accommodation applications, accreditation applications, and travel information must besubmitted by no later than the deadlines published below.
2.5.3. Late entries
Team must contact the WPPO office if there is a late entry request. All respective information
provided by the NPC/NF will be reviewed in consultation with the LOC on a ‘case by case’ basis
and the entry may be accepted/rejected accordingly by WPPO.
2.5.4. Replacements
The WPPO office must be informed if an NPC/NF needs to make a replacement. The replacementof athletes may be accepted due to injury or medical reasons. All respective supporting
information regarding the replacement must be sent to the WPPO office and will be reviewed ona ‘case by case’ bases and accepted/rejected accordingly by WPPO.
2.5.5. Declaration of Participation
By completing and submitting sport entries, NPCs are considered to have officially declared theparticipation of their athletes in the specified events/categories.
2.5.6. Final Entry Process
All entries by number must be completed by 8 May 2024 and all final entries by name must becompleted by 15 May 2024. Please note that after this deadline no changes to the final entries
and or final team delegation be accepted unless under exceptional circumstances. Please notethat any decisions concerning this matter willbe made by WPPO and are not open for furthercontest or appeal by any other organization or body. Changes of bodyweight category after 15
May 2024 will only be possible during the verification process. No change will be possible after
the Technical Meeting.
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2.5.7.

Online Entry System and registration process

The competition and registration process and timelines are outlined below. Athlete entries will
only be accepted via the IPC Online Entry System within the published entry deadlines.

2.6. Random Weigh-inAccording to the WPPO Rules and Regulations Random Weigh – ins of the Athletes may takeplace in the day of the Event in advance of the warm-up for the specific Bodyweight Category atthe discretion of WPPO. Should an Athlete weight outside of percentage of their specificBodyweight Category they will be disqualified (DSQ) from the Event. The percentage is set to 5%of the specific Bodyweight Category.

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2.7. Results
Only results of athletes who have active license for the 2024 Season within the given timelines
for results recognition and have a sport class status of Review, Review 2024 or later or Confirmed
will be taken into consideration.
No hard copy (printing) results per NPC will be distributed as it will be able to download and checkthe Live Results on the WPPO website https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/live-results
After the close of the competition the official competition results book(s) will be compiled and it
will be posted and uploaded to the competition website.

2.8. Rankings
All recognized results in accordance with the above will also be updated on WPPO website in theofficial WPPO 2024 World and Regional ranking lists. The results of new athletes and athletes
meeting the Qualification pathway requirements will be included in the Preliminary ParalympicRanking List.

2.9. Records
It will be permitted for athletes to break records in accordance with the most current WPPOTechnical Rules and Regulations.

3. Accommodation
Hotel & Preference Hualing is the official hotel of all athletes and team officials during theChampionships. The hotel offers accommodation in wheelchair friendly single, twin and double
rooms.Official training for the event will take place at Hotel & Preference Hualing.

Hotel And Preference Hualingo Hotel name: Hotel & Preferences Hualingo Address: 22 J. Lezhava Str., 0152
o Tbilisi, Georgia
o Website: http://www.hotelspreference.ge/Tbilisi 2024 World Para Powerlifting World Cup

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3.1.

Type and cost of the room:▪

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Single Room: 240 Euro (including VAT) per person per night including 3 meals buffet
style per day (1 bed)
(totally 50 rooms and 1 fully accessible room)
Twin Room: 190 Euro (including VAT) per person per night including 3 meals buffet styleper day (2 beds)(totally 121 rooms)
Double Room: 190 Euro (including VAT) per person per night including 3 meals buffet
style per day (1 bedand 1 lounger)(totally 56 rooms)

Double Room

3.2. Check-in / Out Times:
The check-in time at the official hotel is from 15:00 and the check-out time is until 12:00.
Teams whoarrive before midnight when their check-in is the following day will have to pay for an
extra night.
Teams will get their meals according to the below:▪
First Meal – Dinner on day of Arrival▪
Last Meal – Breakfast on day of Departure
Teams that arrange and pay the accommodation fee for early check-in and/or a late check-out
will have access to meals provided at the host hotel during the scheduled dining times.

3.3. Payment procedures
Full accommodation fees must be transferred to the following bank account, by no later than 15
May 2024. Please note that room booking will only be reserved and allocated to teams when
the accommodation payment has been received in full.
▪ Upon request to send letter for payment on arrival, please do note that the extra
processing fee of 5% will be applicable. If accommodation is requested after the finaldeadline, please note that availability in the official hotel cannot be guaranteed, and theprices may differ.
▪ All hotel booking form and payment transfers receipt to be send to:worldcup.tbilisi1@gmail.com▪ If accommodation is requested after the final payment deadline, please note thatavailability in the official hotel cannot be guaranteed, and the prices may differ.
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Beneficiary Bank Name:Bank Name:Bank Code:Beneficiary Account Number:
Swift-Code:
IBAN:
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Georgian Paralympic Committee
Marjanishvili Str. #7, Tbilisi, Georgia
JSC TBC BankTBCBGE22
GE43TB7564636180100012

TBCBGE22
GE43TB7564636180100012

Any extra charges and/or fee that may apply to booked rooms other than accommodation(such as laundry, room service, long-distance call, minibar) are each NPCs responsibility.
Any damage to the room and the hotel fixtures, fittings, and furnishings will be theresponsibility of the NPC and will be charged accordingly.

3.4. Cancellation Policy
Cancelation Policy: Full payment due by 15th May 2024•Cancellation: Full payment refunded until 15th April 2024•
50 % will be refund if cancelation is done between: 16th of April till 15th of May.
•No payment refunded after 15th May. (For cancelation participation, changes of dates,
decrease of nights and / or number of reserved rooms - except athlete injury).

4. Transportation
Transportation will be provided free of charge to all athletes and team officials from/to the official
competition airport, Tbilisi International Airport, and the official hotel on the official arrival anddeparture days. Teams will be greeted by an LOC volunteer to help ensure they are delivered tothe host hotel in a timely and safe manner. The distance between Tbilisi international Airport andthe competition hotel (Hualing Tbilisi) is 10 km. Driving by bus or car needs 15-20 minutes. The
competition and training venue is in the same hotel.

5. VISAFor delegation members who require visas to enter Georgia please visit thehttps://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/ website to determine what type of visa is required. All
NPC’s that require a visa must complete the Visa Form and provide a passport copy of eachindividual delegation member and submit it to the LOC via the Competition Portal.
The LOC will provide you with a formal invitation letter together with the list of your delegation totake to your visa's appointment. Please be reminded that it is important you arrange all necessary
visas well in advance of the respective deadlines.

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About Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with apopulation of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD byVakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms andrepublics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Empire Tiflis was the seat of the Imperial
Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.
Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to thelucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global
powers.
The city's location to this day ensures its position as an important transit route for energy andtrade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval,
neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist and the Modern structures.
Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious
backgrounds, though it is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian. Its notable tourist
destinations include cathedrals Sameba and Sioni, Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue andAgmashenebeli Avenue, medieval Narikala Fortress, the pseudo-Moorish Opera Theater, and theGeorgian National Museum.
The climate in Tbilisi mostly ranges from 20 to 32 °C (68 to 90 °F) in the summer and 7 to −1 °C(45 to 30 °F) in the winter. Spring is the best session to visit Georgia.

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7. Contact Details
Local Organizing Committee Contact
Tinatin Javakhishvili
Member of Local Organizing Committee
Email: worldcup.tbilisi1@gmail.com
Phone: +995595600622
World Para Powerlifting
Website: www.paralympic.org/powerlifting
Email: Info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org
Phone: +49228-2097-129

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