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| Host city | Manila, Philippines |
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| Motto | Triumph of the Competitive Spirit |
| Nations | 11 |
| Athletes | 1000 |
| Events | 394 in 10 sports |
| Opening | 14 December |
| Closing | 20 December |
| Opened by | Lito Atienza Mayor of Manila |
| Ceremony venue | Rizal Memorial Stadium |
| Website | 2005 ASEAN Para Games |
The 2005 ASEAN Para Games, officially known as the 3rd ASEAN Para Games, was a Southeast Asian disabled multi-sport event held in Manila, Philippines from 14 to 20 December 2005, nine days after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. This was the first and the only time so far Philippines hosted the ASEAN Para Games.
Philippines is the third country to host the ASEAN Para Games after Malaysia and Vietnam. Around 1000 athletes from 11 participating nations participated at the games which featured 394 events in 10 sports. The games was opened by Lito Atienza, the Mayor of Manila at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
The final medal tally was led by Thailand, followed by Vietnam and Malaysia with host Philippines in sixth place. Several Games and National records were broken during the games. The games were deemed generally successful, with the rising standards of disabled sports competition amongst the Southeast Asian nations.