2005 ASEAN ParaGames
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The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames
was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
for athletes with physical disabilities. Organized by PhilSPADA
, the Philippine Sports Association of Differently Abled, the 2005 ASEAN ParaGames 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 9th FESPIC Games, in Kuala Lumpur
2006.
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
.
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 Manila Yacht Club. Two Access 2.3 dinghys were donated by Sailability Singapore to the Philippine Sailing Association to encourage people with any type of disability, the elderly, the financially and socially disadvantaged to start sailing in the Philippines.
ASEAN ParaGames
The ASEAN ParaGames is a biannual multi-sport event held after every Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. The games are participated by the 11 countries located in Southeast Asia...
was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
2005 Southeast Asian Games
The 23rd Southeast Asian Games were held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5 in 2005. The games were participated by the eleven nations of Southeast Asia. This was the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies were held in a large open field, despite the fact that Manila...
for athletes with physical disabilities. Organized by PhilSPADA
PhilSPADA
The Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled—National Paralympic Committee of the Philippines , is the national sports association for people with disabilities tasked to spearhead all activities related to sports and physical fitness of Filipino persons with disabilities...
, the Philippine Sports Association of Differently Abled, the 2005 ASEAN ParaGames was held in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
from December 14, 2005 to December 20, 2005. Participants came from 11 countries in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. The games, patterned after the Paralympics, included athletes with mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement....
. The awards and closing ceremonies were held in the walled city of Intramuros
Intramuros
Intramuros is the oldest district in the present day city of Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines. Nicknamed the "Walled City", Intramuros is the historic fortified city of Manila, the seat ot the government during the Spanish Colonial Period. Its name in Latin, intramuros,...
, Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
.
Athletes in the said event participated in the 9th FESPIC Games, in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
2006.
Medal Tally
(Host nation in bold)| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thailand |
139 | 64 | 28 | 231 |
| 2 |  Vietnam |
80 | 36 | 22 | 138 |
| 3 |  Malaysia |
75 | 40 | 26 | 141 |
| 4 |  Indonesia |
30 | 26 | 20 | 76 |
| 5 |  Myanmar |
29 | 12 | 4 | 45 |
| 6 |  Philippines |
19 | 39 | 37 | 95 |
| 7 |  Singapore |
15 | 9 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 |  Brunei |
7 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 9 |  Cambodia |
0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 |  Laos |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  East Timor |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 394 | 236 | 154 | 784 | |
Logo, Theme Song and Mascot
The logo was inspired by previous Paralympic GamesParalympic Games
The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and Cerebral Palsy. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which are held immediately following their...
logos and the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
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
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
actress and Tony Award
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
winner Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga-Chien is a mezzo-soprano singer and actress from the Philippines well known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.She was the first Asian to play the roles of Éponine and...
.
The mascot is Buboy Butanding, a whale shark
Whale shark
The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a slow-moving filter feeding shark, the largest extant fish species. The largest confirmed individual had a length of and a weight of more than , but unconfirmed claims report considerably larger whale sharks...
, the largest fish in the world, which can be seen in the waters off the eastern coast of the province of Sorsogon
Sorsogon
Sorsogon is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region; it is the southernmost province in Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen municipalities and one city. Its capital is Sorsogon City and borders the province of Albay to the north...
.
Sports
- Athletics (280 events)
- Badminton
- Chess
- Goalball
- JudoParalympic JudoParalympic judo is an adaptation of the Japanese martial art of judo for visually impaired competitors. The rules of the sport are only slightly different from regular judo competitions...
- PowerliftingPowerlifting at the 2004 Summer ParalympicsPowerlifting at the 2004 Summer Paralympics did not have disability categories. There was a requirement for a minimum level of physical disbility, which may have been caused by amputation, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries or various other specified conditions. The only classification was by...
- Swimming (247 events)
- Table tennisParalympic table tennisParalympic table tennis is a Paralympic sport which follows the rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation with slight modifications for wheelchair athletes. Athletes from all disability groups can take part. Athletes receive classifications between 1-10...
- Wheelchair basketballWheelchair basketballWheelchair basketball is basketball played by people in wheelchairs and is considered one of the major disabled sports practiced. The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation is the governing body for this sport. It is recognized by the International Paralympic Committee as the sole...
- Wheelchair tennisWheelchair TennisWheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have disabilities in their lower bodies. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are same, but there are two major differences from pedestrian tennis; they use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times...
Demonstration Sports
Among the various sports recently introduced during the just concluded 3rd ASEAN ParaGames (2005) in Manila, was sailing, using the disability-friendly Access 2.3 Dinghys. This sport is open to those with mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsyCerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement....
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
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and host country Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The subsequent 4-part triangle course race between said representatives from the 3 countries, was also held near Baywalk, Roxas Boulevard
Roxas Boulevard
Roxas Boulevard is a boulevard in Metro Manila, and an eight-lane arterial road that connects the center of Manila with Pasay City, Parañaque City. It is one of the major arteries in the city's metropolitan network, designated as Radial Road 1...
and the Manila Yacht Club. Two Access 2.3 dinghys were donated by Sailability Singapore to the Philippine Sailing Association to encourage people with any type of disability, the elderly, the financially and socially disadvantaged to start sailing in the Philippines.
- BocciaBocciaBoccia is a traditional recreational sport, similar to bocce. The name Boccia is derived from the Latin word for boss – bottia. The sport is competed at national and international level, by athletes who require a wheelchair because of physical disability...
- Wheelchair Fencing
- 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
External links
- Sailability Philippines
- International Access Class Association
- International Association For Disabled Sailing
- The Philippine Sailing Association
- Philippine Sports Commission - National Sports Associations
- Philippine National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
- 3rd ASEAN ParaGames Official Website
- 9th FESPIC Games, in Kuala Lumpur 2006.