Para Table Tennis
Para table tennis is one of the most popular Paralympic sports, featuring fast-paced action for athletes with physical and intellectual impairments.
Sport History
Explore the evolution of para table tennis from its Paralympic debut to modern competition.
1960
Paralympic Debut
Table tennis was included in the Paralympic Games for the first time in Rome.
Key Facts
Event Types
Singles and team events
Competition Format
Knockout tournament format
Paralympic Sport Since
1960 Rome Paralympics
Governing Body
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
Equipment
Para table tennis uses standard equipment with some adaptations:
- Standard table tennis table and net
- Table tennis rackets and balls
- Specialized sports wheelchairs for some athletes
- Prosthetic devices as needed