REMARKS by:

MAJ GEN OSOTH BHAVILAI

President of ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF)

at

INTRODUCTION OF 13^th ASEAN PARA GAMES 2025

Thursday, 8 June 2023, Garden City Hotel

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Dr. Gongsak Yodmani,

Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand

Lt. Naiyanobh Bhirombhakdi

President, Paralympic Committee of Thailand

His Excellency Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakor,

Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia

Mr. Charin Tongsuk,

Deputy Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Mr. Prachoom Boontiem, 

Deputy Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand 

ASEAN Para Sports Federation Board of Governors and EXCO members,

Representatives from all 11 NPCs,

Members of the media,

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen

A very good afternoon, warm greetings from ASEAN Para Sports Federation. 

1.   First and foremost, on behalf of the Board of Governors and Executive Committee of the APSF, I would like to express our appreciation to the delegation of the 13^th ASEAN Para Games 2025, led by Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand for being here to officially announce the hosting of the 13^th ASEAN Para Games in 2025.

2. As the 12^th ASEAN Para Games draws closer to the end tomorrow night, we look forward to the continuation of the Games in Thailand in two years’ time.

3. I wish to congratulate the Thailand 2025 organising committee and the government of Thailand for announcing its readiness to stage the Games.

4. The 13^th ASEAN Para Games in 2025 will mark the return of the Games to Thailand, specifically to Korat,  after 17 years. Thailand last hosted the Games in 2008 in Korat, where 14 sports were contested. With its vast experience in hosting many international events, I believe Thailand is capable of delivering a smooth Games. 

5.   I would also like to also take this opportunity to sincerely thank Cambodia for hosting the 2023 Games. It has been an exciting one week with lots of inspiring sporting action.

6. Once again, on behalf of the APSF Board of Governors, Executive Committee and NPCs, I thank the Thailand 2025 delegation for your efforts in introducing the 2025 Games here today.

We all look forward to being in Korat in 2025. Thank you!

Naser Wahab | 8 June 2023 | Phnom Penh

Remarks by

SENIOR COLONEL DR WANDEE TOSUWAN

Secretary General of Asean Para Sports Federation (APSF)

at

PRE-CLOSING CEREMONY PRESS CONFERENCE

Main Press Centre , Morodok Techo Stadium

Thursday • 8 June 2023 • 5.00pm

Major General Osoth Bhavilai

President, ASEAN Para Sports Federation

His Excellency Yi Veasna

Deputy-Secretary General of CAMAPGOC

His Excellency Phos Sovann

Director General of General Department of Information and Broadcasting, and

Chairman of Broadcast and Media Committee of CAMAPGOC

Friends from the media,

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.

1.    Thank you. A very Good afternoon.  We meet again here, this time, as we approach the end of the 12^th ASEAN Para Games tomorrow.

2.    I’m happy to see that all our media friends are enjoying your time here, despite the pressures of meeting daily deadlines. I believe, the wonderful facilities provided here at Main Press Centre and International Broadcast Centre here have greatly helped you in your daily task while in Cambodia.

3. I wish to sincerely thank H.E. Minister of Information, Khieu Kanharith for his great support, H.E. Phos Sovann, His Excellency Yi Veasna,  and his team for continuously facilitating the needs of the media and broadcasters here over the last one week of the Games. It is no easy task especially this is the first time that the Cambodia is hosting the Games. But, you delivered well. Thank you Excellency. 

Dear friends,

4.    As we prepare our goodbyes tomorrow night, I wish to thank the government of Cambodia, local organising committee CAMAPGOC, all the dedicated parties and individuals who have help made this a successful journey.

5. Especially, our deep appreciation to the media and broadcasters, more than 1000 media representatives here, who have helped make this, a great Games with unique legacies. Through your reports, the masses, readers and audience now understand more about the sports, the commitment and sacrifice of the disabled athletes to achieve excellence in life, through sports.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

6. Over the last one week, we have witnessed many inspiring action, new records and the competitive nature of our young athletes. The Games here provides them with great opportunities to prepare for the upcoming Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and next year’s Paralympic Games. And in 30 months’ time, the 13^th ASEAN Para Games in KORAT will take place in January 2026.

7. Organising a multi sporting event such as this, require more attention as compared to other Games. For example, the process of classification of each athletes which needs to be done thoroughly, inclusion of many events in athletics and swimming.  The issue of accessibility remain as the most important aspects in our preparation.

9. APSF and CAMAPGOC has been collaborating since August last year, although there are hiccups, we have managed to overcome all challenges in true spirit of ASEAN friendship. We have witnessed a wonderful opening ceremony and expect tomorrow ‘s closing to be even better.

10. APSF is happy to note that host Cambodia has succesfully delivered the Games and even surpassed our expectations in many organisational areas, despite hosting the Games for the first time.  This include preparation of sports facilities and venues, Games Village, food, accommodation, transportation, media and broadcast facilities, human resource, para sports education, and accessibilities.

11. I believe, there are many good initiatives in the Games here which can be emulated or improved by future hosts, to continue elevating the status and standard of ASEAN Para Games.

12. The participation of more than 1,000 local and international media personnel and organisations here is proof of the great support towards the Games and development of Para sports and movement in this region. We value and treasure all your support and commitment.

12. Our hope is for Cambodia to build on the momentum and success of the 12^th ASEAN Para Games towards the hosting of many more international multi-sport Para Games and championship in future.

13. Once again, on behalf of the APSF, thank you to the Cambodian government, CAMAPGOC especially to HE Vath Chamreoun and Yi Veasna, Ministry of Information in particular the Broadcast and Media Committee, other related Ministeries and agencis, volunteers and staff for all the initiatives and efforts which have been put in to deliver the Games.

Thank you once again.  OR-KUN.

I’m glad to answer any questions if you have any. 

Naser Wahab | APSF Media & Comm | Phnom Penh | 8 June 2023

Remarks by

MAJOR GENERAL OSOTH BHAVILAI

President of ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF)

at

PRE-CLOSING CEREMONY PRESS CONFERENCE

Main Press Centre , Morodok Techo Stadium

Thursday • 8 June 2023 • 5.00pm

His Excellency Yi Veasna

Deputy Secretary General of CAMAPGOC

His Excellency Phos Sovann,

Director General of General Department of Information and Broadcasting, and

Chairman of Broadcast and Media Committee of CAMAPGOC

Senior Colonel Dr Wandee Tosuwan

APSF Secretary General

Friends from the media,

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.

1.   Good afternoon and warm greetings. Thank you for attending today’s Press Conference, which marks the end of the 12th ASEAN Par Games Cambodia 2023, tomorrow.

2. I am happy to note that the 12^th ASEAN Para Games has progressed well, but at the same time, sad that we are nearing the end of the Games.

3. On behalf of the APSF Board and Executive Committee, I wish to thank the government of Cambodia, CAMPAGOC, Excellencies Vath Chamreoun and Yi Veasna at CAMAPGOC for their tireless effort in ensuring a smooth Games. Also to His Excellency Phos Sovann, for facilitating members of the media and broadcasters with a conducive working environment and facilities here throughout the Games.

4. Tomorrow night, the Games come to an end.  We will say our goodbyes to each other. But I hope, the great work that has been done here, in promoting para-sports and the cause of our athletes, continues. I am  grateful that the media has done great in highlighting the achievement of our athletes in the 12th ASEAN Para Games.

5. Despite hosting the Games for the first time, we can see a lot of progress in many areas. I’ve visited most of the competitions at venues and I can say that Cambodia has done well in delivering the Games. Cambodia 2023 has met not only our expectations but the expectation of member countries and athletes as well. Thank You Cambodia, Thank You Excellency Veasna, Thank You Excellency Phos Sovan and your team.

6. Lastly, I wish to thank everyone who has contributed towards the success of the Games, the media, officials, volunteers and all related agencies, organisations and parties.

7. On that note, I invite Secretary-General Colonel Wandee to deliver some assessment on the organizational aspects of the Games.

Thank you, and see you at the Closing Ceremony tomorrow.

Thank you. OR-KUN.

SPEECH BY

MAJ GEN OSOTH BHAVILAI
President
ASEAN PARA Sports Federation (APSF)
at Torch Lighting Ceremony 12th ASEAN PARA GAMES 2023

21 March 2023
ANGKOR WAT, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

His Majesty KING NORODOM SIHAMONI, King of Cambodia

Samdech Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia,

His Excellency General TEA BANH, Deputy Prime Minister and President of CAMSOC/CAMAPGOC

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

A very good morning and a warm welcome to everyone!

1. It is indeed a great honour to be part of this milestone event to mark the staging of the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games Cambodia 2023. Making it more historic, today’s official Torch Lighting Ceremony specially held at this world-famous historical site Angkor Wat will be etched forever in our hearts as Cambodia celebrates the staging of the region’s multi-sport Games, for the first time.
2. On behalf of the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) and the ASEAN paralympic community, I extend our sincerest gratitude to His Majesty, King Norodom Sihamoni for the honour of gracing this event this morning.
3. As with the people and whole population of Cambodia, we, the ASEAN Paralympic community are equally excited and look forward to witnessing the 12th ASEAN Para Games, the first to be held in Cambodia’s history.
4. Not only today’s Torch Lighting Ceremony marks another milestone and legacy which signifies the hosts’ commitment, but it also demonstrates and renews the true spirit of friendship which has long been embedded amongst the ASEAN population. It presents the chance for the whole ASEAN people to celebrate, be part and feel the pulse of the Games.
5. The ASEAN paralympic community and sporting fans in general, look forward to the staging of the 12th ASEAN Para Games which officially opens in just 74 days’ time, on 3rd June. Our presence here today is proof of the close collaboration between APSF and the CAMBODIA ASEAN Para Games Organising Committee or CAMAPGOC, to ensure the smooth delivery of the 12th edition of the Games.
6. Once again, I would like to record our sincerest appreciation to His Majesty, the King of Cambodia and the Prime Minister, and all the people of Cambodia, for the great efforts in making today’s event a success, and most importantly, preparing a Games which promotes peace and equality.
7. Let’s live up to the spirit of ASEAN Moving Together in One Voice, work together towards promoting peace and tolerance, in tandem with the Games’ motto of SPORTS: LIVE IN PEACE.
8. On that note, I wish everyone a safe and smooth journey throughout the relay, best of luck and see you in June for the 12th ASEAN Para Games!

Thank You.