09 Jan 2017

The Table Tennis Federation of India invites eight International Umpires to officiate at the forthcoming 2017 ITTF World Tour India Open.

Staged in New Delhi, play commences on Tuesday 14th February and concludes on Sunday 19th February.

by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

It is an open invitation. Therefore not all nominations may be accepted.

Furthermore only nominations submitted by bona fide national associations will be considered.

Full hospitality will be provided in a twin room from lunch on Monday 13th February to breakfast on Monday 20th February.

Each umpire will receive a daily allowance of US$30.00 per competition day, according to ITTF regulations.

All invited umpires must organize their own transport to the region as well as travel and medical insurance.

In addition, all invited umpires are responsible for early arrival and late departure.

Local transport will be provided from and to Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA Code: DEL).

Should a nominated umpire require a visa, kindly send relevant details when submitting the nomination (full name as in passport, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, expiry date of passport). A visa will be provided.

Umpires must wear the International umpiring uniforms as described in the Handbook for Match Officials.

Evaluations for Blue Badge and Blue Badge in Progress Umpires will be conducted.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 20th January. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Sunday 22nd January.

For replies and questions, please address:

Table Tennis Federation of India

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

2017 ITTF World Tour India Open: Official letter of invitation (Sunday 8th January)

2017 ITTF World Tour India Open: Official nomination form (Closing Date Friday 20th January)

World Tour Umpires and Referees 2017 Indian Open