2005 ASEAN ParaGames

The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. It was held in Manila, Philippines from December 14, 2005 to December 20, 2005. Participants came from 11 countries in Southeast Asia. The games, patterned after the Paralympics, included athletes with mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsy. The awards and closing ceremonies were held in the walled city of Intramuros, Manila.

Athletes in the said event participated in the [http://www.paralympicmalaysia.org.my/english/index.asp?more=fespic/ 9th FESPIC Games] , in Kuala Lumpur 2006.

Medal Tally

"(Host nation in bold)"

Logo, Theme Song and Mascot

The logo was inspired by previous Paralympic Games logos and the 1992 Summer Olympics logo. The four colors represent the four primary colors of the Philippine flag. The three stars symbolize the three main geographical regions of the Philippines as well as the three objectives of the games. The upward position of the arm symbolizes the aspiration for equality and regional unity. The games' theme song was "Power Of My Dream" sung by Broadway actress and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga.

The mascot is "Buboy Butanding", a whale shark, the largest fish in the world, which can be seen in the waters off the eastern coast of the province of Sorsogon.

ports

* Athletics (280 events)
* Badminton
* Chess
* Goalball
* Judo
* Powerlifting
* Swimming (247 events)
* Table tennis
* Wheelchair basketball
* Wheelchair tennis

Demonstration Sports

Among the various sports recently introduced during the just concluded 3rd ASEAN ParaGames (2005) in Manila, was sailing, using the disability-friendly [http://accessdinghy.org/equipment/boats/23single.htm/ Access 2.3 Dinghys] . This sport is open to those with mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsy as detailed by the International Association For Disabled Sailing rules. The sailing demo introduced the ease of dinghy sailing to disabled guests, as coached by disabled sailors from Malaysia, Singapore and host country Philippines. The subsequent 4-part triangle course race between said representatives from the 3 countries, was also held near Baywalk, Roxas Boulevard and the [http://www.manilayachtclub.org/ Manila Yacht Club] . Two Access 2.3 dinghys were donated by [http://www.sailabilitysingapore.org/ Sailability Singapore] to the [http://www.sailing.org.ph/psa.htm Philippine Sailing Association] to [http://www.sailability.org/ encourage people with any type of disability, the elderly, the financially and socially disadvantaged] to start sailing in the Philippines.
* Boccia
* Wheelchair Fencing
* [http://accessdinghy.org/equipment/boats/23single.htm/ Sailing]
* Tenpin Bowling

Venues

*Emilio Aguinaldo College Gymnasium - Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball
*GSIS Hall - Chess
*Ninoy Aquino Gym - Table tennis
*PSC Badminton Hall - Badminton
*Rizal Memorial Coliseum - Judo
*Rizal Memorial Stadium - Athletics
*Rizal Memorial Swimming Pool - Swimming
*Rizal Memorial Tennis Court - Wheelchair Tennis
*San Andres Gym - Goalball
*Baywalk, Roxas Blvd, beside the Manila Yacht Club - Sailing demo

Participating Countries

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ee also

* 2005 Southeast Asian Games
* Paralympics

External links

* [http://www.sailability.org/ph/sailability_philippines/ Sailability Philippines]
* [http://www.accessclass.org/ International Access Class Association]
* [http://www.sailing.org/default.asp?MenuID=t09mGN`wzzCp20/HuCVrCBO43?HJUg/NHk6QAAKYQGt`HafcoQ1NvaW6S1xy/ International Association For Disabled Sailing]
* [http://www.sailing.org.ph/psa.htm The Philippine Sailing Association]

* [http://www.psc.gov.ph/psc_linkages_nsa.htm Philippine Sports Commission - National Sports Associations]
* [http://www.ncwdp.gov.ph/ Philippine National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons]
* [http://www.3rdaseanparagames.org.ph/ 3rd ASEAN ParaGames Official Website]
* [http://www.kl06fespicgames.com.my/kl06/default.asp?p=kl06&what=program 9th FESPIC Games, in Kuala Lumpur 2006.]