Table Tennis 乒乓球
One match consists of five sets each being played to 11 points. The objective of the game is for the player to cross the ball into the opponent's area, without him or her being able to successfully return it. The game begins with a service and there is a change in service every two points. Athletes are classified into 11 classes. Each game consists of 5, 7 or 9 sets depending on the competition. The winner is the athlete who wins 3, 4 or 5 sets respectively. In case of a tie, the winner is the first to score a two-point difference. For every class of male and female players there are singles, doubles and team matches.
残奥会乒乓球比赛分为坐姿组和站姿组比赛,坐姿组要坐在轮椅上进行比赛,采用五局11分制。每组设有5个级别,每个级别都设有男、女单打和团体项目。男、女坐姿1-5级、站姿6-10级还设有不分级别的公开级比赛。在团体比赛中可以合并级别比赛。