19th January, Bangkok: Fifty-nine men and sixteen women from seven ASEAN nations have converged in Bangkok for the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025 Thailand hosted by Thai Bowling Sport Disabled Association at Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl Espanade Ratchada from January 20 to 25, 2026.
The physically disabled athletes were confirmed during the team managers meeting held at Al Meroz Hotel at 5.00pm today. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and host, Thailand are the participating countries and territories.
Before the meeting commenced, Dr Danny Santos, Technical Delegate welcomed team officials attending the meeting on behalf of Ms Vivien Lau, Chairman of IBF Para Bowling Committee and extended his sincere gratitude for supporting the event with their participation.
Dr Santos then kicked off the meeting by introducing members of the tournament committee, Mr Alex Cheah, Technical Delegate who will be handling the lane maintenance and Mr Steven Teng, the Host Tournament Coordinator.
Members of the Tournament Committee at the head table
He also announced that Ms Vivien Lau, Honorary Life President of Asian Bowling Federation, Mr Bandar Alshafi, Secretary General of Qatar Bowling Federation and Mr Kannan Ramachandran, ABF Executive Committee member are the members of the Jury of Appeal.
Dr Santos, after the roll-call, covered all aspects of the championships including general rules and regulations, schedule of events, lane draws of the three events and the official practice procedures.
There are seven classes and two divisions (men and women) - TPB1, TPB2, TPB3, TPB4, TPB8, TPB9 and TPB10. Two events will be contested which comprises of Singles (6 games) and Mixed Doubles (6 games). All three medals will be awarded to a category if there are three or more athletes but no country can win all three medals.
If there are three or less athletes in a category, only the gold and silver medals will be awarded. Men and women will be mixed for some events, namely the Doubles competing for medals. Women in the Mixed Doubles will be given 10 pins handicap per game.
The official practice, divided into two squads will be held tomorrow, 20th January followed by the opening ceremony which will be held at Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl Espanade Ratchada. Competition will kick off with the Singles commencing 21st to 23rd January. The Mixed Doubles will be contested on 24th and 25th January.
Photos courtesy of Thai Bowling SPort Disabled Assocaition.
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