Sports Details

Para Table Tennis Classification

16 Jan 2026

At NPC Bangladesh, we follow the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) and IPC standards to ensure fair competition. In Para Table Tennis, classification is divided into three main groups: Wheelchair (Classes 1–5), Standing (Classes 6–10), and Intellectual Impairment (Class 11).

The 11 Sport Classes

Category

Class

Typical Impairment Profile

Wheelchair

1–2

Significant impairment in the playing arm and no sitting balance.

 

3–5

Full arm function but varying levels of trunk control and sitting balance.

Standing

6–8

Severe to moderate impairments of both legs and/or the playing arm.

 

9–10

Mild impairments in legs or playing arm; includes those with short stature.

Intellectual

11

For athletes with an intellectual impairment (must meet VIRTUS criteria).

 

Procedure for New Players (Status: "New")

If you are a Bangladeshi athlete preparing for your first international tournament, you must be evaluated by the ITTF-PTT. Follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Registration – Submit a scanned copy of your passport and a headshot to NPC Bangladesh to receive your Player ID.
  • Step 2: Medical Documentation – For Physical Impairment (Classes 1-10), a certified health professional must sign the Medical Diagnostics Form (MDF). For Intellectual Impairment (Class 11), you must provide a VIRTUS Eligibility Number.
  • Step 3: Consent – Sign the Athlete Consent Form (Guardian signature required if under 18).
  • Step 4: Submission – Documents must be submitted at least one month before your first competition.