2006 FESPIC Games

9th FESPIC Games
Host city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Motto Overcoming challenges, Inspiring others
Nations participating 46
Athletes participating 3,641
Events 19 sports
Opening ceremony 25 November 2006
Closing ceremony 1 December 2006
Officially opened by Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Athlete's Oath Lee Seng Chow
Main venue KLFA Stadium
Website 2006 FESPIC Games

The 2006 FESPIC Games, officially known as the 9th and Final FESPIC Games, was a multi-sport event held for Far East and South Pacific athletes with disabilities with 19 sports featured in the games.[1] It took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between 25 November and 1 December 2006, with 3,641 athletes from 46 nations competing in the games.

It was the first and last time Malaysia hosted the games. Malaysia is the eighth and the last FESPIC organisation member to host the FESPIC games after Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, China, Thailand, and South Korea.

The final medal tally was led by China, followed by Thailand, South Korea, and host Malaysia. Several games and national records were broken during the games. The games were deemed generally successful with the rising standard of disabled sports competition among the Pacific and Asian nations for other active sports tournaments. With the games concluded, the FESPIC organisation was officially defunct, and since then, the Asian Countries participate the Asian Para Games held after every Asian Games, beginning with the 2010 Asian Para Games in Guangzhou, China.

Organisation

Venues

The 2006 FESPIC Games used a mix of new, existing and temporary venues. Most venues were public-sporting facilities which will revert to public use after the games. No major retrofitting work were done in most venues as most had been used to host major multi-disciplinary events such as the 1998 Commonwealth Games, 2001 Southeast Asian Games and the 2001 ASEAN Para Games.

At the centrepiece of the activities was the National Sports Complex. Incorporating the new 87,411-seat national stadium, it hosted most of the events.

A games village was not built. Instead, a "village in the city" concept saw athletes and officials housed in 13 hotels across the Klang Valley. They are physically near to the assigned sports venues of the games, and was hoped that it will add vibe to the hosting venues and reduce post-games costs in converting a dedicated games village to other uses.

The Final FESPIC Games had 18 venues for the games. 10 in Kuala Lumpur, 6 in Selangor and 1 each in Putrajaya and Negeri Sembilan respectively.[2]

State Competition Venue Sports
Kuala LumpurNational Archery Centre, KeramatArchery
National Sports Complex, MalaysiaAthletics, Swimming, Table tennis
KLFA StadiumOpening and closing ceremony
Titiwangsa Stadium, Kuala LumpurBadminton
Bukit Kiara Sports ComplexBoccia, Lawn bowls
OCM Indoor Sports Arena, Kuala LumpurFencing
National Tennis Centre, Jalan DutaWheelchair Tennis
Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium, CherasPowerlifting
Mega Lanes Endah Parade, Sri PetalingBowling
Rehabilitation and Industrial Training Centre, BangiGoalball
SelangorUniversiti Putra MalaysiaJudo
Subang Shooting RangeShooting
Maybank Sports Complex, BangiFootball
Bank Simpanan Nasional Training Centre, BangiFootball
Petronas Management Training CentreSitting Volleyball
Malawati Stadium, Shah AlamWheelchair Basketball
PutrajayaPutrajayaCycling
Negeri SembilanAdmiral Marina and Leisure Club, Port DicksonSailing

Marketing

Logo and mascot

"Ujang" and "Che Mek", the Chevrotain, the official mascots of the games.

The 2006 FESPIC Games logo is a heart-shape image that represents the true spirit, passion and tradition of the FESPIC Games. The initial KL, represents Kuala Lumpur, the enchanting capital city of Malaysia is the venue which promises splendour and glory of the Games. Whilst '06 points to the year 2006, the heart shape in the '0' portrays the loving, caring and warm hospitality of the people of Malaysia.

The brush strokes that is seemingly revolving into a sphere, portrays unity and inspiration of Malaysians, in their spirit and values, coming together as a formidable "One Team" to make it happen and that the games is anticipated to be the best Games ever, with a history of its own.[3]

The official mascots of the games are a pair of Chevrotain named "Ujang", the male one and its female counterpart, "Cek Mek". The Chevrotain, commonly known as the mouse deer is the native animal of Malaysia. Locally known as pelanduk or kancil, this shy animal is regarded as being very agile and also a quick thinker. The legendary animal is a favourite in local folktales, commonly known as "Sang Kancil", noted for its intelligence, wit, cunning feints and quick reaction to escape from all kinds of danger, especially from its enemies.

The Sang Kancil epitomises the true Paralympic spirit. Just like the able-bodied athletes, the Paralympians have what it takes to face the challenges and overcome the odds. Sang Kancil represents the strength, agility and quick thinking of the Paralympian athletes. The names of the mascots are nicknames for Malay youths which characterising the vigour and drive of the Paralympic movement.[4]

The games

Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony begins with the marching of the Malaysian Armed Forces along with the mascots of the games. This was followed by the firework display and the marching of the contingents of the participating nations. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, then Prime minister of Malaysia, declared the games opened. Lee Seng Chow, the blind discus throw athlete then take the oath on behalf of the athletes. Finally the torch was lit by four Malaysian paralympic athletes, Razali Jaafar, Hisham Khaironi, Choo Kam Chan and David Wang.[5]

Participating nations

Sports

Medal table

A total of 1472 medals, comprising 539 Gold medals, 475 Silver medals, 458 Bronze medals were awarded to athletes. Host Malaysia was placed 4th overall amongst the participating nations.

Key

  *   Host nation (Malaysia)

2006 FESPIC Games medal table
 Rank  NPC Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  China (CHN) 1997236307
2  Thailand (THA) 614247150
3  South Korea (KOR) 574243142  
4  Malaysia (MAS)* 446071175
5  Iran (IRI) 364326 105
6  Japan (JPN) 263238 96
7  Hong Kong (HKG) 263023 79
8  Chinese Taipei (TPE) 182922 69
9 Australia (AUS) 15172355
10  Vietnam (VIE) 92731 67
11  Singapore (SIN) 755 17
12 India (IND) 5819 32
13  Myanmar (MYA) 524 11
14  Iraq (IRQ) 452 11
15  Indonesia (INA) 3811 22
16  Wallis and Futuna (WLF) 302 5
17  Jordan (JOR) 300 3
18  Sri Lanka (SRI) 21510 27
19  Philippines (PHI) 248 14
20  New Caledonia (NCL) 243 9
21  United Arab Emirates (UAE) 231 6
22 Bahrain (BRN) 230 5
23  Fiji (FIJ) 205 7
24 Kazakhstan (KAZ) 142 7
25 Turkmenistan (TKM) 141 6
26  Macau (MAC) 134 8
27  Kuwait (KUW) 128 11
28  Qatar (QAT) 102 3
29  Kiribati (KIR) 100 1
30  Pakistan (PAK) 053 8
31  New Zealand (NZL) 032 5
32  Mongolia (MGL) 013 4
33  Bhutan (BHU) 011 2
34  Uzbekistan (UZB) 010 1
35  Timor-Leste (TLS) 001 1
36  Brunei (BRU) 001 1
Total (36 NPCs)539 475 458 1472

See also

References

  1. "FESPIC Federation: its Games and History (2)" (PDF).
  2. "Competition Venues". Archived from the original on 1 March 2007.
  3. "KL'06 Logo". Official Website. 10 July 2016. Archived from the original on 1 March 2007.
  4. "Mascot KL'06". Official Website. 10 July 2016. Archived from the original on 1 March 2007.
  5. "Sukan Fespic dibuka penuh tradisi". Utusan Malaysia. 26 November 2006.

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