ITTF Fa20 Bahrain Para Open 2024
Manama, Bahrain
Factor 20
20 to 22 January 2024

PROSPECTUS

As of 23/10/2023

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)SLOTS FOR CLASSES 1-10: 16
SLOTS FOR REEVALUATION: 0
SLOTS FOR CLASS 11: 0Member Associations must read the classification procedureand send the Consent Form and Medical Diagnostics Form
one month before the start of the competition.

SCHEDULEClassification:18 to 19 Jan
Draw and technical meeting: 19 Jan
Singles: 20 to 21 Jan
Doubles and Mixed Doubles: 21 to 22 Jan
Departures: 22 and 23 Jan

Form to register for classification
All the players needing classification must arrive on 18 Jan

VENUE & EQUIPMENTVENUE
ISA Sports CityShaikh Isa Bin Rashid Sport halls - Hall BRiffa
Kingdom of Bahrain
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GxZHgyiY4USHFM5A9EQUIPMENT
Table: Stag
Net: Stag
Floor: Trioflex floor
Ball: 729 40+ *** (plastic seamless)
Tables in the FoP: 12
Warm up tables: 8

KEY PERSONSORGANISER
Bahrain Paralympic Committee
LOC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Name: Khaled Mohamed Albastaki
Phone number: +973 3330 3737
E-mail: kalbastaki@npc.bh

ITTF COMPETITION MANAGER
Name: Ahmed Magdy Idrees ( EGY)
Phone number: +20 111 152 7799
E-mail : ahmedidrees14@gmail.com

EVENT DETAILS & KEY DATESIMPORTANT DATES
Please, ALWAYS submit entries to both ittfparaevents@ittf.com and locsupport@npc.bh

DEADLINES
1st entry:
18 November 2023
Visa requests:
as soon as entry and payment are submitted
2nd entry:
18 December 2023
Travel details:
3 January 2024
Player’s list publication: 5 January 2024

OFFICIAL HOTEL(S)

TRANSPORTATION

Swiss- belHotel Admiral Juffair

Official Airports:

Building 262, Block 345, Owal Avenue,
Manama, Juffair, 181723

Bahrain International Airport (BAH)

IMPORTANT NOTE
The viability of the tournament will
be confirmed one week after the 1stentry deadline. If the number ofathletes is less than 150, or from lessthan 5 different countries, apart fromthe Host country or the number of
combined events is less than 8, thetournament will be cancelled.
Participants are advised not to bookany transportation before theconfirmation of the event. In case ofcancellation, 1st entry fee will befully reimbursed.

ENTRY RESTRICTIONSNATIONAL ENTRY RESTRICTION
4 players per event
6 host players per event
GLOBAL PLAYER ENTRY LIMIT
150 players.

DOUBLES and MIXED DOUBLES
Round Robin in groups of 4 with 2 pairs progressing to theKO stage. If the schedule would be too tight, the CM candecide to arrange the round robin in groups of 3 or todirect KO.
Seeding: Based on the last ITTF Para Table Tennis Ranking

PACKAGE RATESCANCELLATION FEES

The main package offered includes 3 nights with transport andaccommodation on full board including Internet. Additional nights
can be booked on demand.
Players who will attend classification will have to book additionalnights.

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

The K Hotel
Building 1497, Rd No 2425, Block 324
Manama, Bahrain 323

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 3Players who will play the doubles or mixed doubles events will haveto book additional nights.
Information about the prices is included in the Excel file “EntryForms”

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 LOCsupport@npc.bh also on the Portal
For the accommodation and visa, each country/team must visit our portal and register for their reservation on: (the Portal will be up and running by 01/11/2023) https://online.npc.bh/
Note: For the accommodation and Visa, you must register with your own email and password
Entry to Host Country: All participants are responsible for adhering to the border entry requirements.
Visit: https://www.moh.gov.bh/News/Details/5570
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.
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The information set forth in this document is valid at the time of publication and it’s subject to changes.