2014 Asian Para Games
Slogan: A Wave of Passion, Now Begins!
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| Host city | Incheon, South Korea | ||
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| Nations participating | 41 | ||
| Athletes participating | 2497 | ||
| Events | 443 in 23 Sport | ||
| Opening ceremony | October 18 | ||
| Closing ceremony | October 24 | ||
| Officially opened by | Jung Hong-won | ||
| Torch lighter | Lim Woo-geun | ||
| Main venue | Incheon Munhak Stadium | ||
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The 2014 Asian Para Games also known as the Second Asian Para Games was a parallel sport event for Asian athletes with disability. The event was held in Incheon, South Korea, opened 18 October 2014 and ended on 24 October 2014.
About 4,500 athletes from 41 countries competed in 23 sports. Sailing debuts for the first time since the 2006 FESPIC Games, Malaysia was dissolved.
The two mascots, Jeonopi and Dnopi, were designed to resemble the black-faced spoonbill, an endangered bird.
23 sports are on the program:
The top ten ranked NPCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, South Korea, is highlighted.
* Host nation (South Korea)
Below is a list of all the participating NPCs:
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Coordinates: 37°58′N 124°39′E / 37.967°N 124.650°E
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