07/08/2026
EmpowerHER Through Sport ASEAN Regional Workshop
Building stronger partnerships. Strengthening regional expertise. Creating greater opportunities for athletes with intellectual impairment.
The Paralympic Council Malaysia (PCM), in collaboration with Sport Inclusion Australia (SIA) and Virtus – International Federation for Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment, successfully organised the EmpowerHER Through Sport ASEAN Regional Workshop at the Paralympic Sports Centre of Excellence, Kuala Lumpur.
The workshop brought together representatives from seven ASEAN countries, alongside experts from Virtus and Sport Inclusion Australia, to exchange knowledge, strengthen technical capacity and advance the development of intellectual impairment sport across the region.
Led by Virtus President Ms Robyn Smith, the workshop highlighted Malaysia's growing role within the Paralympic Movement and the opportunity to become the ASEAN Regional Hub for Virtus Intellectual Impairment Sport—supporting athlete development, classification, education and regional capacity building.
With 19 Malaysian participants comprising psychologists, classifiers, sports managers and representatives from sports organisations and government agencies, the workshop reflects PCM's commitment to strengthening expertise and building a more inclusive Para sport ecosystem.
As Malaysia prepares to host the 14th ASEAN Para Games Kuala Lumpur 2027, PCM remains committed to creating a lasting legacy through stronger regional collaboration and greater opportunities for athletes with intellectual impairment.
Together, we are shaping a more inclusive future for Para sport across ASEAN.
