Asian Paralympic Committee and BDH Foundation forge strategic partnership to advance Para sports across Asia
A four-year accord signed in Nagoya establishes comprehensive support for athlete development and inclusive sporting opportunities across the continent
The Asian Paralympic Committee and the BDH Foundation of the Republic of Korea have entered into a distinguished four-year strategic partnership, formalising a commitment to elevate the Paralympic Movement throughout Asia and create expanded opportunities for athletes with disabilities across the continent.
Signed in Nagoya, Japan, the accord designates the foundation as a Prestige Partner of the Asian Paralympic Committee, recognising its sustained dedication to fostering Para sports development and promotion. The partnership incorporates provisions for automatic renewal, underscoring the parties’ confidence in the durability and significance of their collaborative endeavour.
A comprehensive framework for advancement
The partnership encompasses a multifaceted approach to strengthening Para sports across Asia. Central to the agreement are athlete-centred development programmes designed to nurture emerging talent and provide pathways for sporting excellence. The partnership will also strengthen the operational and administrative capacity of member National Paralympic Committees, with particular emphasis on supporting nations newly engaged in Para sport development.
Additional provisions focus on cultivating sustainable pathways for technical personnel, ensuring that coaching and administrative expertise is cultivated and distributed across the region. The accord prioritises inclusion and equal opportunity, recognising that every athlete deserves the platform to realise their potential regardless of background or circumstance.
Vision for transformative impact
Majid Rashed Al Osaimi, President of the Asian Paralympic Committee, described the partnership as a pivotal milestone in strengthening the Paralympic Movement across Asia. He observed that the continent possesses exceptional sporting talent and emphasised that cooperation with the foundation would amplify the positive influence of Para sports, extending benefits to communities throughout the region. Al Osaimi expressed gratitude for the foundation’s leadership and their shared commitment to building a more robust and inclusive Paralympic Movement.
Bae Dong Hyun, Chairman of the BDH Foundation, affirmed the organisation’s conviction in sport’s transformative capacity to reshape lives and dissolve barriers. He emphasised that the partnership endeavours to effect lasting change and create novel opportunities for Para athletes throughout Asia, inspiring communities and establishing sustainable pathways for persons with disabilities.
Source: WAM