ITTF Astana Para Open 2024
Astana, Kazakhstan
Factor 20
01 to 03 March 2024

PROSPECTUS

As of 11/01/2024

COMPETITIONS & SCHEDULE
COMPETITIONS
Men’s singles (classes 1 to 11)
Women’s singles (classes 1 to 11)

CLASSIFICATIONNEW PLAYERS ADMITTED: Yes. (New players must registerby sending a copy of their passport through this form)

Men’s doubles (classes MD4, MD8, MD14, MD18, MD22)
Women’s doubles (classes WD5, WD10, WD14, WD20, WD22)
Mixed doubles (classes XD4, XD7, XD10, XD14, XD17, XD20, XD22)SCHEDULEClassification: 28 to 29 February
Draw and technical meeting: 29 February
Singles: 01 to 02 MarchDoubles and Mixed Doubles: 02 to 03 MarchDepartures: 03 March and 04 MarchSLOTS FOR CLASSES 1-10: 16
SLOTS FOR REEVALUATION: 0
SLOTS FOR CLASS 11: 4

VENUE & EQUIPMENTVENUE :ADD TABLE TENNIS CENTRE ASTANA,
Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 47/1
Nura district, Astana, Kazakhstan
Venue location

Member Associations must read the classification procedureand send the Consent Form and Medical Diagnostics Form
one month before the start of the competition.
Form to register for classification

EQUIPMENTTable: Donic World Champion TC ( Green)
Net: DHS
Floor: Rubber
Ball: 729 40+ *** (plastic seamless)

All the players needing classification must arrive on
28 February

Tables in the FoP: 8
Warm-up tables: 4

KEY PERSONSORGANISER
Para Table Tennis Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
LOC TOURNAMENT MANAGER
Name: RAUAN SATZHANOV
Phone number: +77017500077
E-mail: paratennis_rk@mail.ru
LOC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Name: MEDET BAIKEN
Phone number: +77015559186
E-mail: paratennis_rk@mail.ru
ITTF COMPETITION MANAGER
Name: Tomas Varga
Phone number: +421 905 280 435
E-mail: tvargasvk@gmail.com

EVENT DETAILS & KEY DATESIMPORTANT DATES
Please, ALWAYS submit entries to both ittfparaevents@ittf.com and paratennis_rk@mail.ru

DEADLINES
1st entry:
16 January
Visa requests:
after payment
2nd entry and payment: 30 January
Travel details:
12 February
Player’s list publication: 15 February

OFFICIAL HOTEL(S)

TRANSPORTATION
Official Airports:

PARK INN BY RADISSON HOTEL ASTANA
Sary arka str., 8-a
Astana, Kazakhstan

IMPORTANT NOTE
The viability of the tournament
will be confirmed one week after
the 1st entry deadline. If thenumber of athletes is less than 80,
or from less than 5 different
countries, apart from the Hostcountry or the number of
combined events is less than 8, thetournament will be canceled.
Participants are advised not tobook any transportation before
the confirmation of the event. In
case of cancellation, 1st entry fee
will be fully reimbursed.

ENTRY RESTRICTIONSNATIONAL ENTRY RESTRICTION
4 players per event
6 host players per event

PLAYING SYSTEMSINGLES
Round Robin in groups of 4 with 2 players progressing to theKO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM candecide to arrange the round robin in groups of 3

GLOBAL PLAYER ENTRY LIMITMaximum 180 players.

DOUBLES and MIXED DOUBLES
Round Robin in groups of 4 with 2 pairs progressing to theIf the maximum number of players is reached
KO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM canafter the first entry, a limit of players per Member decide to arrange the round robin in groups of 3 orAssociation will be applied to guarantee theto direct KO
participation of the maximum number ofcountries.
Seeding: Based on the last ITTF Para Table Tennis Ranking
Directives 2024 are available here

PACKAGE RATES
The main package offered includes 3 nights with transport andaccommodation on full board including Internet.

ASTANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NQZ)
Players who will attend classification will have to book at least 1
additional night.
Players who will play doubles and mixed doubles will have to book1 additional night.
Information about the prices is included in the Excel file “EntryForms”.

CANCELLATION FEES
Cancellation after 1st entry: 150 EUR pax
Members association can withdraw the players in a week's time after thefirst entry deadline. Later on, 150 EUR needs to be paid as a penalty fee orthey can replace the players without paying the penalty fee.
Cancellation after 2nd entry: 60% of the total package price
Cancellation within 10 days of arrival: 100% of the total price (LOC and CM
could decide to reduce it in cases of force majeure)
For cancellations and changes after publication of the players’ list, please
send an e-mail to the ITTF Competition Manager and to the LOC
Tournament Director

ENTRY PROCEDURES
GENERAL: By entering the event all acknowledge and agree that they shall comply with the ITTF rules, regulations, policies, and additional requirements and procedures as issued by ITTF.
VISA: For any visa-related enquiries, please contact paratennis_rk@mail.ru
Entry to Host Country: All participants are responsible for adhering to the border entry requirements. https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/migration?lang=en
Other:The latest applicable ITTF Covid-19 Updates are available here.
ITTF has lifted the ITTF COVID-19 Protocols, however, participants are still required to follow personal hygiene measures and inform the LOC and ITTF Competition Manager if Covid-19 symptoms appear in order to undertake testing as
determined/required by local authorities. Health screening and testing may still be implemented and required throughout any Event.
In the event of a positive case, participants shall follow applicable local authority regulations, further testing, and isolation as required. Any associated costs for positive case management (including but not limited to accommodation,transportation, meals, and testing) will remain the responsibility of the person testing positive, therefore appropriate medical insurance coverage is strongly recommended.
ART and PCR testing costs can be requested directly through the LOCs if and when required.
−This is not a public document and is only intended for participants entitled to be accredited. As such it should not be published on public domains.

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The information set forth in this document is valid at the time of publication and it’s subject to changes.