APSF BOG ZOOM MEETING
HELD ON 6TH MARCH 2025
APSF Convenes 34th Executive Committee Meeting to Advance Preparations for 13th ASEAN Para Games
3 March – The ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) convened its 34th Executive Committee Meeting today via an online platform, focusing on key developments and strategic preparations for the 13th ASEAN Para Games Thailand 2025, scheduled to take place in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) from 20-26 January 2026.
The meeting was presided over by APSF President Major General Osoth Bhavilai, with participation from APSF Vice Presidents Mr. Walter Torres (Sports and Technical), Mr. Senny Marbun (Media and Marketing), Dr. Than Than Tay (Medical and Sports Science), and Mr. Yi Veasna (Strategic Development), represented by Yi Sopheaktra. Also in attendance were Secretary-General Senior Colonel Dr. Wandee Tosuwan and Treasurer Paul Charnvit.
Key discussions centred on the Games’ timeline, operational readiness, and the coordination between APSF and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to ensure a well-executed and inclusive event. The Executive Committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration, addressing critical challenges, and upholding the highest standards in para sports development across the ASEAN region.
Key highlight of the meeting was a presentation by the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025 Local Organising Committee (THASOC), led by Mr. Preecha Laloon, Deputy Governor for Elite Sports and Sports Science, who serves as Assistant to the Secretariat of the LOC.
The LOC outlined its preparations, strategic plans, and key timelines, covering critical functional areas such as Sports and technical operations, Competition venues and facilities, Anti-doping and classification measures, Media and public relations, Sponsorship and marketing, Games IT services, Athlete accommodation, transportation, and medical support, logistics and security arrangements.
APSF President Maj Gen Osoth Bhavilai commended the LOC for its commitment and progress while emphasizing the need for continued collaboration, timely execution, and seamless coordination to ensure the successful delivery of the Games. He reiterated APSF’s full support
in facilitating technical expertise, consultation, and guidance in all functional areas.
Thailand is hosting the ASEAN Para Games for the second time, having previously hosted the 4th edition in 2007, with 18 sports being proposed in Nakhon Ratchasima and an additional sport in Bangkok for the 13th edition of Games from 20 to 26 January, 2026.
