Contents
1.

General Information

4

1.1.

IPC Membership

4

1.2.

World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations

4

1.3.

Anti-Doping

4

1.4.

Classiﬁcation

4

1.5.

Medial Information

4

2.

World Cup Information

5

2.1. Competition Dates

5

2.2. Preliminary Programme5

2.3. Number of entries per event per NPC

5

2.3.1. Individual Event5

2.3.2. Team Events (Gender and Mixed)

5

2.4. Event viability

6

2.5. Entries and Registration Process

6

2.5.1. Athlete Eligibility

6

2.5.2. Entries and Registration Process

6

2.5.3. Late entries6

2.5.4. Replacements

6

2.5.5. Declaration of Participation

7

2.5.6. Final Entry Process72.5.8. Online Entry System and registration process

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2.7. Results

8

2.6. Random Weigh-in
2.8. Rankings
2.9. Records
3.

COVID-1978884. Accommodation

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4.2. Payment procedures

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4.1 Hotel

2.3. Cancellation Policy
6. Transportation

910

6.1 Accreditation

10

7.1. Requirement of Vaccination

11

7.VISA
8.

Contact Details:

1011Dear National Paralympic Committees,
Dear National Federations,
The Fazza 12th Para Powerlifting World Cup edition unleash the return of world classsporting activity for the year 2022 to be a renewed from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, forworld athletes to achieve their goals.

The challenge is one of the characteristics of the people of the Emirates, and people ofdetermination are an important and complementary part of this framework, and by this they

prove to the world that the impossible does not exist here, so no pandemic, problem or barrier
can stand in front of our determination to achieve the desired future.

To all world champions, we say welcome to the homeland of challenge and in the source of

happiness and in the space of the impossible. Welcome again and again to Dubai arenas andhalls of the Dubai Club for People of Determination with new hope and renewed energy.

The UAE salutes you, and Dubai welcomes you, and the Dubai Club for People of Determination opens its stadiums for your concerns, which have no limits. Welcome to creativity ... toconvergence ... to love.

The Fazza 12th Para Powerlifting World Cup, for People of Determination coming 2022 carries a lotof innovation and renewal, and we know very well that there is a challenge in organizing theseChampionships in this exceptional year, in which the world is witnessing the pandemic of theCoronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Our country only accepts to move forward, and because our wise leadership instilled innovation andchallenge in us, we quote from them their inspiring words that motivate us to develop and innovate.
The directives of the sponsor of these championships, His Highness Sheikh / Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council,
were clear to all of us since the ﬁrst version of the need for development and innovation, as it was tosupport His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of theDubai Sports Council The positive impact on continuing to organize championships, despite thechallenges. The Fazza 12th Para Powerlifting World Cup for People of Determination will be an iconof global Paralympic sports and to reach the world through the Dubai Gate. In Dubai, different
civilizations meet to blend into one harmonious fabric that reﬂects the extent of harmony andrapprochement between peoples. Welcome all to your second country and among your brothers...

1.General Information
1.1.

IPC Membership

The Organizing 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 authorized person will be processed. For further information on the IPC’s membershippolicies or to address general membership issues, please contact the World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) ofﬁce: info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org

1.2.

World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations

The most current World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations published upon the WPPO website www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/rules
alongside the World Para Powerlifting Qualiﬁcation Pathway 2020-2024 will apply for this 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

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 the start of the competition. A detailed classiﬁcation schedule will follow after the revision of the ﬁnal entries by WPPO

1.5.

Medial Information

The LOC will ensure the implementation of all necessary and appropriate on-site medical, emergency ambulance, ﬁrst aid, and physiotherapeutic
services throughout the Championships.

For medical treatment, no medical insurances will be provided to any participant during the Championships.

2. World Cup Information
2.1. Competition Dates

The dates for the Dubai 2022 World Cup are as follows:

Teams Arrival & PCR test

10,11,12, December

Courses (Technical Ofﬁcials, Coaching, Classiﬁcation)

11th 12th December

Training Opens
International Classiﬁcation

11th December
13th -14th December

Raise the Bar! Anti-Doping online Seminar

14th December

Technical Meeting

14th December

Weigh-in for BW of the 1st competition day

14th December

Opening Ceremony

15th December

Competition Dates

15th -18th December

Teams Departures

19th December

2.2. Preliminary Programme
The Provisional timetable and events programme will be provided after the ﬁnal entries by name deadline. The competition schedule will remainsubject to change until the close of the technical meeting.

2.3. Number of entries per event per NPC
2.3.1. Individual Event

In accordance with the most current World Para Powerlifting Technical Rules and Regulations published upon the WPPO
website https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/rules
2.3.2. Team Events (Gender and Mixed)

In accordance with the most current World Para Powerlifting Technical Rules and Regulations published 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:
1 Athlete: Medal will be awarded by MQS (when there is one (1) athlete in a single bodyweight category, and they lift equal to or more than therespective level MQS for that bodyweight category as published in the competition information package (Gold);
2 Athletes: Medals will be awarded (Gold and Silver);3 or more Athletes: All medals will be awarded (Gold, Silver, Bronze).
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 DiagnosticForm) completed fully, singed, and uploaded to the athlete proﬁle;-Have an active license for the 2022 Season;-

Be a minimum of 15 year of age by 31 December 2022;-

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

2.5.2. Entries and Registration Process
All competition entries must be completed via the IPC Online entry system at www.paralympic.org/sdms by the entry deadlines displayed
below. Visa invitations, accommodation applications, accreditation applications, and travel information must be submitted by no later than thedeadlines 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 inconsultation 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 replacement of 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 on a‘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 the participation of their athletes in the speciﬁed
events/categories.

2.5.6. Final Entry Process
All ﬁnal entries (by name and bodyweight category) must be completed by 12 November 2022. Please note that after this deadline no changes tothe ﬁnal entries and or ﬁnal team delegation be accepted unless under exceptional circumstances. Please note that any decisions concerning thismatter will be made by WPPO and are not open for further contest or appeal by any other organization or body. Changes of bodyweight category
after 12 November 2022 will only be possible during the veriﬁcation process. No change will be possible after the Technical Meeting.

2.5.8. 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-

Entry by Number and Names opens-

Final Deadline for Visa application to LOC:

15th November-

Accreditation System Opens

15th November-

Entry by Number Close-

Final Online Entry by Name deadline:-

Final Deadline to Return:-•

Accommodation Application-•

Travel Information-•

Complete Online Accreditation Application-*Accommodations will not be reserved by the LOC until full payment is received

01 September

17 October
12 November
15th November

15th November

2.6. Random Weigh-in
According to the WPPO Rules and Regulations Random Weigh-ins of the Athletes may take place in the day of the Event in advance of thewarm-up for the speciﬁc Bodyweight Category at the discretion of WPPO. Should an Athlete weigh outside of a percentage of their speciﬁc
Bodyweight Category they will be disqualiﬁed (DSQ) from the Event.
The percentage is set to 5% of the speciﬁc Bodyweight Category..

2.7. Results
Only results of athletes who have active license for the 2022 Season within the given timelines for results recognition and have a sport classstatus of Review, Review 2023 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 check the 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 uploaded to the competition website.

2.8. Rankings
All recognized results in accordance with the above will also be updated on WPPO website in the ofﬁcial WPPO 2022 World and Regional
ranking lists. The results of new athletes and athletes meeting the Qualiﬁcation pathway requirements will be included in the Preliminary
Paralympic Ranking List.

2.9. Records
It will be permitted for athletes to break records in accordance with the most current WPPO Technical Rules and Regulations.
3.0 Lift challenge cards
Lift challenge cards can be purchased on the WPPO Competition Portal from 3 weeks prior the start of the event until the 1st day of competition

3. COVID-19
Dubai Club is working closely with the local authorities and our main goal is to make a safe and enjoyable competition. Dubai government
guidance will lead our planning to ensure a Covid secure event.
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 48 hours of departure, at the cost of the NPC. And additional Covid Testing in Dubai
covered by the LOC PCR Test on arrival, social distancing, use of face coverings and any other elements of the Event Covid Plan that the LOC
puts in place.
Any additional PCR test will be covered by the respective NPC and will take place at the hotel. Testing calendar will also be posted at the
information desk of the ofﬁcial hotel.

4. Accommodation
The Al Bustan Residence is the ofﬁcial hotel of all athletes and team ofﬁcials during the Championships. The hotel offers accommodation inwheelchair friendly single, twin and triple rooms.Training & competition will take place at the Dubai Club For People Of Determination. Due to
Covid Protocol, health& Safety procedure. The Al Bustan Hotel is the only ofﬁcial hotel for all the Athletes and ofﬁcials during the World Cup.
No one staying in other hotel will have access to the competition. This Hotel offers accommodations in accessible single, double, triple andquadruple rooms.
Note: All Accommodation booking have to be done through the LOC only.

4.1. Type and cost of the room:

Ofﬁcial HotelAl Bustan Residence

Hotel Name
AddressAl Nahda Road-Al Towar, P.O. Box 2017 Dubai, UAE

Wheelchair Adapted
rooms

Yes

Rooms available

Rates

4.1. Check-in / Out Times:

Single, Double, triple and Quadruple•

Single Room , per night – 210 $•Double Room per night – 400 $•Triple Room Per night – 590$•

Quadruple Room Per night – 790$

All room rate mention above is included VAT

The check-in time at the ofﬁcial hotel is from arrival time and the check-out time is until latest 4pm. Teams who arrive before midnight when
their check-in is the following day will have to pay for an extra night as well as those arriving before 6am.
Teams will get their meals according to the below:•

Breakfast in the Hotel: 0700 – 10:30•

Lunch in the Hotel: 12:30 – 15:00•

Dinner in the Hotel: 19:00 – 22:30

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

4.2. Payment procedures
Full accommodation fees must be transferred to the following bank account, by no later than 15th November 2022. Please note that room
bookings will only be reserved and allocated to teams when the accommodation payment has been received in full.
For any change or cancelation before 15th of November 2022,
No cancelation fee is applicable before 15th of November 2022
50% of payment will be refunded if cancellations are made between 14th and 15th November 2022.
No refund payment request will be accepted from the LOC for any cancelation or changes after the deadline 16th of November 2022.
Upon request to send letter for payment on arrival, please do note that and extra processing fee of 5% will be applicable. If accommodation isrequested after the ﬁnal payment deadline, please note that availability in the ofﬁcial hotel cannot be guaranteed, and the prices may differ.
All hotel booking form and payment transfers receipt to be send to:
msaadeldin@dcd.org.ae

Account

Dubai Club for People of Determination

Bank Name

Dubai Islamic Bank

Branch Name

Dubai Main Branch

Account

001520726988901

Swift-Code

DUIBAEAD

IBAN

AE95 0240 0015 2072 6988 901

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 the responsibility of the
NPC and will be charged accordingly.
4.3. Cancellation Policy-

Full payment due 15th of November 2022-

Cancellation: Full payment refunded before 14th of November 2022-

No payment refunded on or after 16th of November (For cancelation participation, changes of dates, decrease of nights and / or number ofreserved rooms - except athlete injury). If cancellation is due athlete injury a completed Medical Withdrawal form must be submitted to the LOC
and WPPO.
In case of a team member tests positive to Covid-19 prior travel:-

Proof of a positive Covid-19 test in English must be provided for each individual who cannot travel before the start of the event-

In case of a country ofﬁcial travel ban related to Covid-19 prior travel:-

Proof must be provided to the LOC before the start of the event

6. Transportation
Transportation will be provided free of charge to all athletes and team ofﬁcials from/to the ofﬁcial competition airport, Dubai International
Airport and the ofﬁcial hotel on the ofﬁcial arrival and departure days. Teams will be greeted by an LOC volunteer to help ensure they aredelivered to the host hotel in a timely and safe manner. The distance between Dubai international Airport and the competition hotel driving bybus or car needs 10 minutes.
The competition and training venue is in the same competition venue at Dubai Club For People Of Determination.
6.1 . Accreditation

https://fazzachampionships.com/

7. VISAFor those delegation members who require visas to enter the UAE please visit the 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 each individual delegation member and submit it to the
LOC .
https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/do-you-need-an-entry-permit-or-a-visa-to-enter-the-uae
To. Mr.Ashraf Ghobash
Email to: aghobash@dcd.org.ae .
The LOC will issue the visa to the participants upon their request via email.
To obtain your visa you must:- Upload passport copy as (pdf, JPG, JPEG) format. And clear passport size picture.
- Passport should be valid at least for 6 months from the date of your departure.
- Mobile photos are not acceptable.
- Visa fees of (110) USD.
Note: Residents of the following countries have to submit a copy of their National ID: Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tunisia

7.1. Requirement of Vaccination
Covid19 rules and regulations according to Dubai sports council-UAE
These rules applied only on Dubai which mean all teams must come through Dubai airport to avoid any complication of quarantine in another state.
• All teams’ delegations must provide PCR negative test 48 hours before arriving to Dubai airport, all results must be sent to ykabani@dcd.org .ae.
• all delegations will be retested at the arrival to ofﬁcial hotel covered by the LOC• All players will need to be tested before the ofﬁcial start of the competition. Before departure, it will be on request only an covered by LOC.
• Positive cases will be moved to quarantine complex and it will be medically managed by Dubai health authority.
• Local organizing committee are not responsible for any cost resulting from positive cases such as changing ﬂight or hotel accommodation, or
quarantine.
• All players were in contact with positive covid-19 case they will retest and if their results are negative, they can compete. Cost that will be coveredby LOC .

• Covid-19 precaution procedures will be applied in hotel and competition venue.
• Departure PCR covid-19 test will be available to all delegations’ members upon request.
• Isolation room will be available in hotel and competition venue.
• All club facilities and transportations will be sanitized regularly.
• Face mask is mandatory in indoor hall except the players in competition time.
• All participants should adhere to UAE Health Authority law in covid-19 prevention rules and regulations to avoid legal consequences.
http:www.emirates.com/English/help/covid-19/

A COVID-19 RT-PCR Test is mandatory for all Tournaments for players, team ofﬁcials, and selected tournament staff and volunteers. There
could be multiple tests required.

Emergency contact numbers
Contact number

Name

Designation+971553315531

Yahia kabani

Head of medical sector+971544223038

Mohammed Hamza Tayar

Physiotherapy Specialist+971506620756

Heidi Fajardo

Doping control coordinator+971554561901

Prathap Kumar

Classiﬁcation coordinator

8. Contact Details:
Local Organizing Committee
Contact: Kresh Jagarnath
Member of: Local Organizing Committee
Email: kjagarnath@dcd.org.ae
Phone: +971505031868

Logistic Contact Details:

No.

Roll

Name

Mobile Number

1

Airport coordinator

Ola Adnan+971 507988484

2

Logistics & Hotel cC

Ashraf Ghobash+971 507746604

3

Transportation

Essam Mohamed+971 509262644

World Para Powerlifting
Website: www.paralympic.or/powerlifting
Email: Info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org
Phone: +49228-2097-129

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