2014 Asian Para Games

Host city

Incheon was the second city to host both Asian Games and Para Games after Guangzhou. It was awarded the sporting event in September 2009 by the Asian Paralympic Committee, and signed the Host Contract Agreement in 6 January 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Incheon Asian Para Games Organising Committee (IAPGOC) was formed to oversee the staging of the event.

Development and preparation

Venues

(Note:) ;Incheon

• Munhak Stadium - Opening and closing ceremonies
• Asiad Main Stadium - Athletics
• Munhak Park Tae-hwan Aquatics Center - Swimming
• Seonhak Hockey Stadium - Football 5-a-side
• Songlim Gymnasium - Sitting volleyball
• Seonhak International Ice Rink - Goalball
• Yeorumul Tennis Courts - Wheelchair tennis
• Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field - Archery
• Gyeyang Gymnasium - Badminton
• Namdong Gymnasium - Boccia
• Ganghwa Dolmens Gymnasium - Wheelchair dance
• Seonhak Gymnasium - Wheelchair rugby
• Ongnyeon International Shooting Range - Shooting
• Namdong Asiad Rugby Field - Football 7-a-side
• Samsan World Gymnasium - Wheelchair Basketball
• Incheon Grand Park Lawnbowl Venue - Lawn bowls
• Incheon International Velodrome - Cycling (track)
• Songdo Road Cycling Course - Cycling (road)
• Dowon Gymnasium - Judo
• Songdo Global University Gymnasium - Table tennis
• Wangsan Sailing Marina - Sailing
• Songdo Global University Concert Hall - Wheelchair fencing
• Moonlight Festival Garden Powerlifting Venue - Powerlifting ;Gyeonggi Province
• Anyang Hogye Gymnasium - Bowling
• Hanam Misari Rowing Center - Rowing

Marketing

Logo

The logo of the 2014 Asian Para Games was unveiled on 17 June 2013 and is an image of a flame that symbolises the games itself. The blue and green symbolises the determination of the athletes, while the pink and orange flame represents the caring personality of the Asian people in general. All the colours combined on the logo represents the harmony of the people of Asia including the disables. Overall the logo represents the passion and challenging spirit of the games participating athletes as well as the unity of Asian people.

Mascot

The mascot of the 2014 Asian Para Games was unveiled on the same day as the logo and is a pair of black-faced spoonbill named, Jeonopi and Dnopi. They were chosen to highlight the games organiser commitment in environmental conservation. Jeonopi represents friendship with people in Asia and the world and the clean natural environment of host city Incheon, while Dnopi represents courage of the participating athletes and hope.

Medals

The medals of the event had the design of the flame at the front to express the passion and determination of the athletes. The braille letters of the event's name, "Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games is engraved on the back of the medal.

Ceremonies

Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony was held on 18 October 2014 at the Munhak Stadium with the theme, "Impossible drives us". It was attended by South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hung Won, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven and Asian Paralympic Committee President Dato Zainal Abu Zarin. The performance was directed by Yoo Joon-gyu and featured K-pop singer Kim Tae-woo. The South Korean prime minister declared the games open, while Lim Woo-geun lit the games cauldron.

Closing ceremony

The closing ceremony was held on 24 October 2014 at the Munhak Stadium, where the games was declared closed by Asian Paralympic President Dato' Zainal Abu Zarin.

Participitating national paralympic committees

41 NPCs participated in the event. North Korea compete for the first time, while Bangladesh did not attend due to inactivity which resulted in the termination of its International Paralympic Committee membership the following year.

Sports

Source:

• (Tenpin)

Medal table

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