PROSPECTUS INFORMATION

Host Association Chinese Table Tennis Association Address: No.4 Tiyuguan Road 100061, Tel: +86 10 87183486, +86 10 87183488 E-Mail: [email protected]

Playing Venue Name: Olympic Sports Center Address: 50m East of the Fourth West Ring Road, , Zhengzhou, , China

Prize Money US$ 1,001,000

2019 ITTF WORLD TOUR GRAND FINALS – PRIZE MONEY MS WS MD WD XD Winner US$ 100,000 US$ 100,000 US$ 14,000 US$ 14,000 US$ 14,000 Runner-up US$ 55,000 US$ 55,000 US$ 7,500 US$ 7,500 US$ 7,500 2 x SF US$ 35,000 US$ 35,000 US$ 3,750 US$ 3,750 US$ 3,750 4 x QF US$ 25,000 US$ 25,000 US$ 2,000 US$ 2,000 US$ 2,000 8 x R16 US$ 15,000 US$ 15,000

TOTAL US$ 445,000 US$ 445,000 US$ 37,000 US$ 37,000 US$ 37,000

Prize money will be paid via Bank transfer after the conclusion of the event with 20% deduction of tax. Players must submit to ITTF the Prize Money form, before the event, as requested when the invitation will be sent out.

Events Men’s Singles (16) - Women’s Singles (16) Men’s Doubles (8) - Women’s Doubles (8) Mixed Doubles (8) - The Winner, Runner Up and two semi-finalists pairs of Mixed Doubles will qualify to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, provided they are otherwise eligible.

Playing system Please check the document 2019 WTGF Playing system on the event webpage.

Players’ List All players qualified will be directly entered on the entry list of the event.

Participation Cancellation of participation deadline is Friday 29 November 2019, 23:59 GMT. Cancellation Cancellation must be sent by e-mail from the National Association to Dimosthenis Messinis ([email protected] ) and a reason for the cancellation must be provided.

Any cancellations after the cancellation deadline are subject to penalties according to the 2019 World Ranking Regulations .

Draw Draw will be on Wednesday 11 December 2019, in JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou at 11:00 AM local time.

Press Conference All players will be required to attend a personal interview on site if requested. If any extra ITTF activity is organized during the event, all players no longer in the competition should be available to participate if requested.

Not fulfilling these obligations will be reported to the ITTF Executive Committee for consideration on a possible disciplinary action.

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ITTF Competition Dimosthenis Messinis Manager E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +30 6970236116

Tournament Ms. Jingmeng Director E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: +86 158 1022 5275

Press Officer Ann Young, LI Kun E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: +86 155 0115 9276, +86 189 3924 1773

Referee Silvia Garro E-Mail: [email protected]

Deputy Referee XU Yumei E-Mail: [email protected]

Equipment Tables: DOUBLE FISH Volant King Blue Balls: DHS D40 +*** White Sports floor: TINSUE TLO 500R Red

Official Hotel JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou Address : Millennium Royal Plaza, No. 2 Central Business District, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou 450018, China Tel : +86 371 87078287 Web Link : https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cgojw-jw-marriott-hotel-zhengzhou/

Hospitality Free hospitality (hotel, meals, transportation) will be provided to the players from lunch on 11 December 2019 to the breakfast on 16 December 2019 . Players traveling five (5) or more times zones are entitled to one (1) additional night’s accommodation (starting from lunch on 10 December 2019). For the extra accompanying personnel, the full accommodation is: Single room per person per day: US $330 Double/Twin room per person per day: US $270

The official package includes full board, accommodation and local transportation. Any other extra service charges used are to be paid by the participants.

If early check-in is required, the cost of US $330 (single room) and US $270 (twin room) per person per day will be charged.

Room Cancellation policy: For all room cancellations made between 28 November – 2 December 2019, 70% cancellation fee of the total costs will apply. For all room cancellations made on and after 3 December 2019, 100% cancellation fee of the total costs will apply.

Accommodation Information for room bookings regarding number of persons, single/double rooms should be provided no later than 27 November 2019 by using the 2019 WTGF Forms files and sent by e- mail to: [email protected] , [email protected] with copy to [email protected] .

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Travel All participants should submit their travel details by 3 December 2019, using the 2019 WTGF Forms files and sent by e-mail to: [email protected], [email protected] with copy to [email protected] .

Airport pick up will be offered to everyone who submit the travel details before the deadline, from: Zhengzhou International Airport (CGO) Zhengzhou Eastern Railway Station

Payment Information Bank transfer and details:

Account holder: HENAN DAHE BOGUAN SPORTS INDUSTRY CO.LTD

NO.1-15, 18TH FLOOR, BLOCK B, NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Account holder address: CREATIVE PILOT PARK, NO.60 GUOJI ROAD, , ZHENGZHOU, HENAN PROVINCE

Bank: BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD. HENAN PROVINCIAL BRANCH

Bank address: NO.11, ZHENGHUA ROAD, JINSHUI DISTRICT ZHENGZHOU, CHINA

Account number/IBAN: 4116 2699 9141 0000 01863 SWIFT/BIC code: COMMCNSHZHE

Cash payment upon arrival is possible as well, in USD or CNY (according to the exchange rate on the day).

Filming To ensure the best possible image being produced for our sport, players are not allowed to film their own matches from the FoP with their own cameras. All matches will be uploaded online where players can download for their coaching needs.

Default Players who do not complete their matches for whatever reason will be considered as “defaulted” and will not be eligible for any prize money.

Miscellaneous Doping controls shall be carried out in accordance with ITTF Anti-Doping rules. Other relevant information about the event will be provided on the 2019 ITTF WTGF event page .

Star Awards The Star Awards and gala dinner will take place on Wednesday, 11 December 2019 at 18:00 local time at JW Grand Banquet Hall on the third floor of JW Marriott Hotel.

All players qualified at the World Tour Grand Finals are invited to the Star Awards night.

Further details will be sent out separately and individually.

Other Important Players must have their names printed on the back of their shirts. Information Players are not allowed to start the matches if the name is not printed on the back of their shirts. Players who finish among the top two (2) positions have an obligation to attend the prize ceremony in sports clothing (Tracksuits) including sports shoes. Players who will not fulfill this obligation will lose the prize money.

All entered associations, pairs and individual players agree to be under the auspices of the ITTF and its agents in all matters concerning television coverage, video, Internet web casting, motion picture coverage, and photographic coverage of any kind. Participants release all rights, or rights held by their agents or sponsors, in all matters relating to television and web casting coverage, video and motion picture coverage , and photographic coverage of any kind. A participant’s refusal of above listed coverage may be subject to suspension or dismissal from the competition.

By entering the event, all delegation members agree to abide by all ITTF regulations and by the rules and regulations of the Local Organizing Committee, including, but not limited by the ITTF´s anti-doping rules.

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In the context of betting participants shall not, by any manner whatsoever, infringe the principle of fair play, show unsporting conduct, or attempt to influence the course or result of a competition, or any part thereof, in a manner contrary to sporting ethics. Any violation of this principle shall be disciplined according to provisions of the ITTF Handbook.

By entering the event, each association must ensure that all delegation members have medical, travel and other appropriate insurance.

Visa requirements If an invitation letter is requested for visa purposes, passport copies should be sent to the e-mails stated below , before 3 December 2019 . E-mails: [email protected] , [email protected]

LOC doesn't guarantee a visa granting in case of the late sending of information.

ITTF.com To keep up with the news and results

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