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Scoring requirements of mixed doubles in table tennis Olympic Games

The requirements for mixed doubles in table tennis Olympic Games are as follows:

According to the relevant regulations of the table tennis qualification system of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the Olympic mixed doubles can be qualified in three ways: the mixed doubles continental qualifying tournament (mixed doubles competition in the Asian Championships in September 2023), the mixed doubles world qualifying tournament (expected to be held in March-April 2024) and the mixed doubles world ranking tournament on May 7, 2024 (week 19).

The Chinese Table Tennis Association will determine the contestants according to the mixed doubles world ranking on May 7, 2024. The highest ranked 1 pair will represent China in the mixed doubles competition of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and will be automatically selected into the men's and women's team lineup of the China team.

The coaching staff comprehensively considered the above factors and agreed on the preliminary list of athletes. After the list of candidates is discussed and approved by the selection steering group, it will be reported to the office of the president of China Table Tennis Association for inspection. After obtaining the approval of the Speaker's Office, the states will receive the final notice. Approved by the General Administration of Sport.

Selection criteria of singles events:

1. Establish the table tennis singles selection points system for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (hereinafter referred to as the Olympic singles selection points).

2. Olympic singles selection points are the sum of ITTF singles world ranking points and international competition reward points.

3. Reward points for international competitions.

(1) Athletes who have achieved the top three results in singles events in international events such as World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, Asian Cup, WTT Grand Slam, Finals and Championships will receive corresponding reward points.

In the knockout stage of team events in international competitions such as World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, etc., the winner of each team event per 1 singles can get corresponding reward points.

(2) During the period from May 8, 2023 to May 7, 2024, relevant international competition results will be included in the calculation of international competition reward points.