The best from the 9th Asean Para Games athletes


S. Thavanesvaran made his debut at the 9th Asean Para Games and won his first gold after winning the men’s 400m T44 event. Photo: The Star/ Azhar Mahfof

The just-concluded 9th Asean Para Games saw para athletes giving their all in pursuit of glory for their countries.

In total, 16 sports were contested; they were archery, athletics, badminton, boccia, chess, cycling, football 5-a-side, football 7-a-side, goalball, powerlifting, volleyball, swimming, table tennis, bowling, wheelchair tennis and wheelchair basketball.

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