Host city | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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Motto | Passion Grows, Dreams Fulfilled, Friendships Strengthened |
Nations | 29 |
Athletes | 1200 |
Sport | 14 |
Opening | October 26 |
Closing | October 30 |
Opened by | Khairy Jamaluddin Minister of Youth and Sports |
Main venue | Putra Stadium |
Website | 2013 Asian Youth Para Games |
The 2013 Asian Youth Para Games (Malay: Sukan Para Remaja Asia 2013), officially known as the 2nd Asian Youth Para Games, was an Asian youth disabled multi-sport event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 26 to 30 October 2013.[1] Around 1200 athletes from 29 participating nations participated at the games which featured 14 sports.
This was the first time Malaysia hosted the games. Malaysia is the second nation to host the Asian Youth Para Games after Japan. The games was opened and closed by Khairy Jamaluddin at the Putra Stadium.
The final medal tally was led by Japan, followed by China, Iran, and host Malaysia.