Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Women's team – Class 4–5

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Women's Team Class 4–5
at the XIII Paralympic Games
Venue Peking University Gymnasium
Dates 13 – 16 September
Competitors 14
Medalists
Gold medal icon.svg Ren Guixiang
Gu Gai
Zhang Bian
Zhou Ying
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Silver medal icon.svg Andrea Zimmerer
Monika Sikora Weinmann
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Bronze medal icon.svg Fatmeh Al-Azzam
Khetam Abuawad
Maha Bargouthi
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
2004
2012

The Women's Team Class 4–5 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. [1] Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

Table tennis racket sport

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Except for the initial serve, the rules are generally as follows: players must allow a ball played toward them to bounce one time on their side of the table, and must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side at least once. A point is scored when a player fails to return the ball within the rules. Play is fast and demands quick reactions. Spinning the ball alters its trajectory and limits an opponent's options, giving the hitter a great advantage.

2008 Summer Paralympics

The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the 13th Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao.

Peking University Gymnasium

Peking University Gymnasium, nicknamed China's Spine, is an indoor arena located in the southeastern part of Peking University in Beijing, China. The gymnasium was constructed for the table tennis events of the 2008 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics.

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The competition was a straight knock-out format. Each tie was decided by the best of a potential five matches, two singles, a doubles (not necessarily the same players) and two reverse singles.

The event was won by the team representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China. [2]

China at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

China was the host of the 2008 Summer Paralympics, held in Beijing. China's delegation included 547 people, of whom 332 were competitors. The athletes, 197 men and 135 women, ranged in age from 15 to 51 and competed in all twenty sports. 226 of the competitors participated in the Paralympic Games for the first time. The delegation was the largest in Chinese history and at the 2008 Games. China topped the medal count at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. China dominated the medal count winning the most gold, silver, bronze, and total medals by a wide margin in Beijing.

Competition bracket

Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
   
    Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3 
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 1  Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0 
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3   Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3 
Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag.svg  Chinese Taipei 3   Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 1 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 0  Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag.svg  Chinese Taipei 2 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 0  Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 3 
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 3   Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3
Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia 3   Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 0  Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia 3 
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 1  Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1 
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 3   Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia 1 Third place
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 3   Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 1  Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 1 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 3
    Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3 Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia 1
   

First round

13 September 2008
10:00
Report
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg3–1Flag of Poland.svg  Poland

13 September 2008
10:00
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Chinese Taipei  Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag.svg3–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico

13 September 2008
10:00
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South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg0–3Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan

13 September 2008
10:00
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Serbia  Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg3–0Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain

13 September 2008
10:00
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South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg1–3Flag of Italy.svg  Italy

13 September 2008
16:30
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Slovenia  Flag of Slovenia.svg3–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong

Quarter-finals

14 September 2008
16:30
Report
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–0Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden

14 September 2008
16:30
Report
Chinese Taipei  Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag.svg2–3Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan

14 September 2008
16:30
Report
Serbia  Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg3–1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy

14 September 2008
16:30
Report
Slovenia  Flag of Slovenia.svg1–3Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Semi-finals

15 September 2008
10:00
Report
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg1–3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

15 September 2008
10:00
Report
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg3–1Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia

Finals

Gold medal match
16 September 2008
10:00
Report
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Bronze medal match
16 September 2008
10:00
Report
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg3–1Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia

Team Lists

Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Ren Guixiang
Gu Gai
Zhang Bian
Zhou Ying
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Andrea Zimmerer
Monika Sikora Weinmann
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Fatmeh Al-Azzam
Khetam Abuawad
Maha Bargouthi
Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia
Nada Matic
Borislava Perić
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ingela Lundback
Anna-Carin Ahlquist
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Miroslawa Rozmiej
Barbara Barszcz
Chinese Taipei Paralympic Flag.svg  Chinese Taipei
Wei Mei Hui
Tsai Hui Chu
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Teresa Arenales
Maria Paredes
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Alet Moll
Alisha Almeida
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Claire Robertson
Sue Gilroy
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Choi Hyun Ja
Jung Ji Nam
Moon Sung Hye
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Maria Nardelli
Valeria Zorzetto
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Mateja Pintar
Andreja Dolinar
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Wong Pui Yi
Chan Siu Ling

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The Men's Individual Class 4-5 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 1-2 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 3 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 4 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 5 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 6-7 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 8 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 9 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Women's Individual Class 10 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 7 September and 11 September at the Peking University Gymnasium.

The Men's Team Class 1–2 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

The Men's Team Class 3 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

The Men's Team Class 4–5 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

The Men's Team Class 6–8 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

The Men's Team Class 9–10 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

The Women's Team Class 1–3 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

The Women's Team Class 6–10 table tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held between 13 September and 16 September at the Peking University Gymnasium. Classes 6–10 were for athletes with a physical impairment who competed from a standing position; the lower the number, the greater the impact the impairment had on an athlete’s ability to compete.

References

  1. "Schedules and Results - Table Tennis". The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. Archived from the original on 26 September 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  2. "Women's Team Class 4–5". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 8 October 2012.