The 2001 ASEAN Para Games, officially known as the 1st ASEAN Para Games, was a Southeast Asian disabled multi-sport event held a month after the 2001 Southeast Asian Games. It was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 26 to 29 October 2001. This ASEAN Para Games was the first edition held in history for Southeast Asia countries and also the first edition hosted by Malaysia.[1][2]
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| Host city | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Motto | ASEAN Solidarity Towards Equality in Sports and in Life |
| Nations | 10 |
| Athletes | ≈600 |
| Events | 341 in 2 sports |
| Opening | 26 October |
| Closing | 29 October |
| Opened by | Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Main venue | Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Opening) Putra Indoor Stadium (Closing) |
Around 600 athletes participated at the event which featured 341 events in 2 sports.[1] It was opened by the Acting Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.[3][4][5]
The final medal tally was led by host nation Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar.
Development and preparation
editOn 28 April 2001, the 1st ASEAN Para Games Organising Committee led by Dato' Zainal Abu Zarin was formed to oversee the staging of the games after the formation of ASEAN Para Sports Federation.[6]
Venues
editThe 1st ASEAN Para Games had 2 venues for the games.
| City | Competition Venue | Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | National Sports Complex | |
| Bukit Jalil National Stadium[7] | Opening ceremony and athletics | |
| Putra Indoor Stadium[8] | Closing ceremony | |
| National Aquatic Centre | Swimming | |
Marketing
editLogo
editThe logo of the 2001 ASEAN Para Games is a flower divided into 10 equally shaped triangular petals, represents the 10 ASEAN member nations, which are also the games participating nations. The 10 petal flower circular arrangement represents commitment, unity and harmony of the 10 ASEAN nations as well as equality and opportunity in sports and life for people with disabilities.[9]
Mascot
editThe mascot of the 2001 ASEAN Para Games is a mousedeer named, "Ujang". The mousedeer is a native animal in Malaysia locally known as pelanduk or kancil which is shy, but very agile and quick thinking. It is a favourite character in local folktales commonly known as "Sang Kancil", noted for its intelligence, wit, cunning feints and quick reaction to escape from all kinds of danger, especially from its enemies. The adoption of mousedeer as the games' mascot is to represent the courage of the Paralympic athletes in overcoming challenges and the odds. The name of the mascot, Ujang is a common nickname for local Malay youths.[10][11]
Songs
editThe theme song of the games composed by Dato' Zainal Abidin Abu Zarin and was sung by Siti Nurhaliza.[6][12]
The games
editOpening ceremony
editThe opening ceremony was held at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil at 20:00 on 26 October 2001. The games was opened the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Mizan Zainal Abidin.
Closing ceremony
editThe closing ceremony was held at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil at 20:00 on 29 October 2001. The games was closed by the Minister for National Unity and Community Development, Datuk Dr Siti Zaharah Sulaiman. Thai swimmer Voravit Kaw Kham was voted the Best Sportsman title, while Theresa Goh of Singapore won the Best Sportswoman title.
Participating nations
editAround 700 athletes and officials had participated in the games.
Sports
editOnly 2 Sports are contested in the 2001 ASEAN Para Games.[1]
Medal table
edit- Key
* Host nation (Malaysia)
| Rank | NPC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malaysia (MAS)* | 143 | 136 | 92 | 371 |
| 2 |  Thailand (THA) | 119 | 65 | 20 | 204 |
| 3 |  Myanmar (MYA) | 36 | 18 | 17 | 71 |
| 4 |  Singapore (SIN) | 16 | 9 | 12 | 37 |
| 5 |  Vietnam (VIE) | 11 | 5 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Indonesia (INA) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 18 |
| 7 |  Philippines (PHI) | 5 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
| 8 |  Brunei (BRU) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 9 |  Cambodia (CAM) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Laos (LAO) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 341 | 247 | 172 | 760 | |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Games Programme". Archived from the original on 29 June 2003. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Voravit Theresa menang anugerah". Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "The best sportsman". Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ a b MPConlinetv (31 July 2011), Theme Song 1st Asean Para Games Kuala Lumpur 2001, retrieved 31 August 2017
- ^ "H.I.D.S. – Perasmian Sukan Para Asean Yang Pertama". PeKhabar (in Malay). 26 October 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
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- ^ "APSF launching in Bukit Jalil". Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ^ TAHIR, Dicatat oleh PAK MAT (11 May 2011). "1st ASEAN PARA GAMES KL 2001". Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Mascot". Archived from the original on 29 June 2003. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Siti Nurhaliza made ambassador for ASEAN Para Games 2001". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 1 September 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Medal". Archived from the original on 29 June 2003. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Thais proved supremacy in the pool". Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Summary of First ASEAN Para Games". Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Disabled athletes made the nation proud". Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2017.