The 4th ASEAN ParaGames is a biannual multi-sport event held after every Southeast Asian Games, for athletes with physical disabilities from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games takes place.
Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand will host the 4th ASEAN Para Games from 17 - 27 January 2008 under the theme concept: "FRIENDSHIP, EQUALITY, OPPORTUNITY"
4th ASEAN ParaGames objectives:
• Promote friendship and solidarity among persons with disabilities in the Asean Region through sports
• Promote and develop sports for the differently abled
• Rehabilitate and integrate persons with disability into mainstream society through sports
The games, patterned after the Paralympics, includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsy. Joining the action are delegations from Southeast Asian countries as well as top ASEAN athletes who've competed in the 9th FESPIC Games, held in Kuala Lumpur 2006. The previous 2005 ASEAN ParaGames was held in Manila, Philippines.
In the upcoming 4th ASEAN Para Games, 14 sports will be contested and 186 gold medals will be offered. They include archery, athletics, badminton, boccia, chess, fencing, goalball, judo, powerlifting, shooting, swimming, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis. The ASEAN ParaGames is subject to the regulations of the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF).
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