2022 ASEAN Para Games
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The 2022 ASEAN Para Games, officially known as the 11th ASEAN Para Games, and commonly known as Surakarta 2022 (or Solo 2022), was a biannual multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities in Southeast Asia. It was held from 30 July to 6 August 2022 in Surakarta, Indonesia. All 11 countries in the region participated.
Quick Facts Host city, Motto ...
Host city | Surakarta, Indonesia |
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Motto | Striving for Equality [lower-alpha 1] |
Nations | 11 |
Athletes | 1248 |
Events | 455 in 14 sports |
Opening | 30 July |
Closing | 6 August |
Opened by | Ma'ruf Amin Vice President of Indonesia |
Closed by | Joko Widodo President of Indonesia |
Athlete's Oath | Suryo Nugroho |
Judge's Oath | Rochana Dwiningsih |
Torch lighter | Hanik Puji Astuti |
Main venue | Manahan Stadium |
Website | 2022 ASEAN Para Games |
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Originally set to be hosted by Vietnam in 2021, the Games were initially cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic just before its hosting rights were transferred to Indonesia. It is also originally scheduled from 23 to 30 July 2022, later moved to 30 July to 6 August 2022.[1][2]