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Cambodia pulls out of ASEAN Para Games citing unforeseen circumstances
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Cambodia will not send a delegation to the 13th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled run from January 20 to 26 in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) in Thailand.
Key facts
- In a letter dated January 8, the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia (NPCC) informed the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) that its athletes and officials will not participate in the biennial sporting event due to “unforeseen
- Cambodia remains a valued member of the ASEAN Para sports family and its contributions to the movement, including hosting the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh in 2023, will always be recognised,”
- Korat will be hosting the games for the second time, 18 years after staging the fourth edition in 2008.
- While we regret Cambodia’s absence from the 13th ASEAN Para Games, APSF fully respects the decision conveyed by NPC Cambodia under its prevailing circumstances,”
Summary
In a letter dated January 8, the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia (NPCC) informed the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) that its athletes and officials will not participate in the biennial sporting event due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
The letter, addressed to APSF president Maj Gen Osoth Bhavilai, was signed by NPCC Secretary-General Yi Veasna. APSF acknowledged the notice and confirmed Cambodia’s non-participation.