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| Host city | Naypyidaw, Myanmar |
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| Motto | Friendship, Equality and Unity |
| Nations | 10 |
| Athletes | 1482 |
| Events | 359 in 12 sports |
| Opening | 14 January |
| Closing | 20 January |
| Opened by | Sai Mauk Kham Vice President of Myanmar |
| Closed by | Nyan Tun Vice President of Myanmar |
| Athlete's Oath | Min Min Phyo |
| Judge's Oath | Mya Lay Phyu |
| Torch lighter | U Kyaw Khaing |
| Ceremony venue | Wunna Theikdi Stadium |
| Website | 2014 ASEAN Para Games |
The 2014 ASEAN Para Games, officially known as the 7th ASEAN Para Games, was a Southeast Asian disabled multi-sport event held in Naypyidaw, Myanmar three weeks after the closing of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games from 14 to 20 January 2014.[1][2][3][4] This was the first time Myanmar hosted the ASEAN Para Games.[5]
Myanmar is the sixth country to host the ASEAN Para Games after Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. Around 1482 athletes participated at the games which featured 359 events in 12 sports. It was opened by Vice President of Myanmar, Sai Mauk Kham at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium.
The final medal tally was led by Indonesia, followed by Thailand and Malaysia with host Myanmar in fifth place. Several Games and National records were broken during the games. The games were deemed generally successful with the rising standard of disabled sports competition amongst the Southeast Asian nations.
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