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| Host city | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Motto | Rising Together (Malay: Bangkit Bersama) |
| Nations | 11 |
| Athletes | 1452 |
| Events | 369 in 16 sports |
| Opening | 17 September |
| Closing | 23 September |
| Opened by | Najib Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia |
| Athlete's Oath | Sharifah Raudzah Syed Akil |
| Judge's Oath | Teo Kian Joo |
| Torch lighter | Hasihin Sanawi |
| Main venue | Bukit Jalil National Stadium |
| Website | 2017 ASEAN Para Games |
The 2017 ASEAN Para Games (Malay: Sukan Para ASEAN 2017), officially known as the 9th ASEAN Para Games (Malay: Sukan Para ASEAN ke-9), was a Southeast Asian disabled multi-sport event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17 days after the 2017 Southeast Asian Games from 17 to 23 September 2017. This was the third time Malaysia host the ASEAN Para Games and its first time since 2009.[1] Previously, Malaysia also hosted the inaugural games in 2001.
Around 1452 athletes participated at the event, which featured 369 events in 16 sports. It was opened by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
The final medal tally was led by Indonesia, followed by host Malaysia and Thailand,[2] while East Timor won its first ever ASEAN Para Games gold medals.
- ^ "Chess included in list of 16 sports for 2017 ASEAN Para Games". The Sun.
- ^ "NSC: Malaysia met Asean Para Games target despite not emerging overall champs". New Straits Times. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.