ITTF Egypt Para Open 2024
Giza, Egypt
Factor 40
24 to 27 January 2024

PROSPECTUS

As of 19/10/2023

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

CLASSIFICATIONNo Classification

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)VENUE & EQUIPMENT
VENUE
Dr. Hassan Mostafa Sports Complex

KEY PERSONSORGANISER
Egypt Table Tennis FederationFirst 6th of October,
Giza Governorate 3226013

LOC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Name: Essam Zedan
Phone number: +20 1000166332
E-mail: essamzedan@gmail.com

Venue location

SCHEDULE
Draw and technical meeting: 23 January
Singles: 24 to 25 January
Doubles and Mixed Doubles: 26 to 27 January
Departures: 26 and 28 January

EQUIPMENT
Table: Stag Americas 16 & Stag Peter Karlsson
Net: Stag
Floor: Taraflex mat floor
Ball: 729 40+ *** (plastic seamless)

ITTF COMPETITION MANAGER
Name: Menna Elzaabalawy
Phone number: +20 106 058 5025
E-mail: mennaelzaabalawy@gmail.com

Tables in the FoP: 12
Warm-up tables : 8

EVENT DETAILS & KEY DATESIMPORTANT DATES
Please, ALWAYS submit entries to both ittfparaevents@gmail.com and ettf@ettf.org

DEADLINES
1st entry:
17 November
Visa requests:
After the second entry and payments
2nd entry and payment: 17 December
Travel details:
05 January
Player’s list publication: 10 January

OFFICIAL HOTEL(S)Dr. Hassan Mostafa Sports Complex Hotel
Vodaphone Square, 6th of October City, Giza

TRANSPORTATION

Hotel location

Novotel Cairo 6th of October
26th of July Corridor, First 6th of October, Giza
Hotel location

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 the
KO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM candecide to arrange the round-robin in groups of 3

GLOBAL PLAYER ENTRY LIMIT
Maximum 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
Association will be applied to guarantee theor direct KO
participation of the maximum number ofcountries.
Seeding: Based on the last ITTF Para Table Tennis Ranking

PACKAGE RATES

Official Airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Be aware that the width of the doors of the bathrooms at theSports Complex is 65cm

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

The main package offered includes 3 nights and 5 nights withtransport and accommodation on full board including Internet.
Information about the prices is included in the Excel file “EntryForms”

CANCELLATION FEES
Cancellation after 1st entry: 150 USD pax
Members association can withdraw the players in a week's time after thefirst entry deadline. Later on, 150 USD 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 essamzedan@gmail.com
Entry to Host Country: All participants are responsible for adhering to the border entry requirements.
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 toaccommodation, 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.
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The information set forth in this document is valid at the time of publication and it’s subject to changes.