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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) |
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]
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.
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