1999 FESPIC Games
The 1999 FESPIC Games, officially known as the 7th FESPIC Games, was an Asia-Pacific disabled multi-sport event held in Bangkok, Thailand from 10 to 16 January 1999, 20 days after the 1998 Asian Games. It was one of the two FESPIC Games to have held at the same host city as the Asian Games, the other being the 2002 FESPIC Games in Busan, South Korea.
| Host city | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Motto | Equality in one world |
| Nations | 34 |
| Athletes | 2,258 |
| Events | 464 in 15 sports |
| Opening | 10 January |
| Closing | 16 January |
| Opened by | Maha Vajiralongkorn Crown Prince of Thailand |
| Main venue | Thammasat Stadium |
| Website | fespicgames.net |
It was the first time Thailand hosted the games. Thailand is the sixth FESPIC organisation member to host the FESPIC games after Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and China. Around 2,258 athletes from 34 nations competed at the games which featured 464 events in 15 sports. The games was opened by the Crown Prince of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Thammasat Stadium.
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