Paralympic table tennis

Paralympic table tennis

Table Tennis in the Paralympics follow the rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation although there are slight modifications for wheelchair athletes. Athletes from all disability groups can take part. Athletes receive classifications between 1-10. Class 1-5 are for those with in wheelchairs and class 6-10 for those who have disabilities that allow them to play standing. Within those groups the higher classification means the more function the athlete has. The only rule difference that occurs is the serve must cross the back of the table before it crosses the sides of the table.

External links

* [http://www.accessibility.com.au/paralympics/table-tennis Beijing 2008 Paralympic table-tennis Information with an Australian slant from accessibility.com.au] - includes nomination criteria for the 2008 Australian Paralympic table-tennis squad.


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