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Para Table Tennis Tokyo 2020. Qualification criteria. TT in Paralympic program 3 Qualification criteria 6 Tournament credit system 11. Table Tennis in Paralympic program. Table tennis in Paralympic program. TOKYO 2020. Table tennis in Paralympic program.
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Para Table Tennis Tokyo 2020 Qualification criteria
TT in Paralympic program 3 • Qualification criteria 6 • Tournament credit system 11
Table tennis in Paralympic program TOKYO 2020
Table tennis in Paralympic program Since the origins Rome 1960 ITTF is a reputed member of the IOC and IPC • 1 new medal event in Olympic program for 2020 (mixed doubles) • 2 new medals events in Paralympic program for 2020 • 3rd sport in number of slots and 4th in medal events for the Paralympic program 174/102+4 slots for Male/Female New medal events • TM 6-8 TM6-7 and TM8 • TF6-10 TF6-8 and TF9-10
Main criteria for qualification (I) 1. Athlete performance 2. Universality (continents and countries) 3. Team event viability
Main criteria for qualification (II) Universality is ensured beforehand by qualification guide Team event viability is fundamental for the future • 2 more team events require more wildcards • Reductions of slots in some classes require more wildcards Once universality and team events are secured, athlete performance will be considered again by selection committee.
Slots distribution (Female events) +4 more possible wildcards to complete teams
Tournament Credit System (I) Current rating system discourages participation to top players • Should it be changed after Tokyo TCS ensures that top players participate in events
Tournament Credit System (II) 15 months (a shorter period makes race to Tokyo more exciting) Continental championships • Or a Fa40 in other continent Additional tournaments • 1 for OCE and AFR • 2 for PAN • 3 for ASI • 4 for EUR
Tournament Credit System (II) Participation means take part in single event • And not withdrawing or W.O during the team event No medical attest considered (they are easily forged) Pre Paralympic competition after the qualification period • It give chances to players with limited economic resources • Last chance for players with lasting injuries that prevent them from competing • Format ensures a super-exciting competition