Host city | Hanoi, Vietnam |
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Motto | Peace, Love and Aspire |
Nations | 11 |
Athletes | 740 |
Events | 287 in 5 sports |
Opening | 21 December |
Closing | 27 December |
Opened by | Pham Gia Khiem Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam |
Main venue | Mỹ Đình National Stadium (opening) Hanoi Sports Palace (closing) |
Website | 2003 ASEAN Para Games |
The 2003 ASEAN Para Games, officially known as the 2nd ASEAN Para Games, was a Southeast Asian disabled multi-sport event held eight days after the 2003 Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam from 21 to 27 December 2003. This was the first time and so far only time Vietnam hosted the ASEAN Para Games and the first time East Timor participated at the ASEAN Para Games.
Vietnam is the second country to host the ASEAN Para Games after Malaysia. Around 740 athletes from 11 participating nations participated at the games, which featured 287 events in 5 sports. The games was opened by Pham Gia Khiem, the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam at the My Dinh National Stadium.
The final medal tally was led by Thailand, followed by host Vietnam and Malaysia.