Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics


Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Peking University Gymnasium from September 7 to September 15.

Classification

Players are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows players to compete against others with a similar level of function. Table tennis has ten numbered classes, with lower numbers corresponding to more severe disability. Classes one through five compete in wheelchairs and classes six through ten compete while standing.

Events

Twenty-four events were contested. The events are men's and women's team and individual competitions for the various disability classifications.

Participating countries

There will be 264 athletes taking part in this sport.

Medal summary

Medal table

This ranking sorts countries by the number of gold medals earned by their players. The number of silver medals is taken into consideration next and then the number of bronze medals. If, after the above, countries are still tied, equal ranking is given and they are listed alphabetically.

Men's events

Women's events