ASEAN Deaf Sports Federation

Today, the ADSF successfully conducted its first-ever virtual General Meeting, with representatives from nine countries participating: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Laos conveyed its apologies for being unable to attend.

Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Committee! We are also pleased to welcome representatives from Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam as co-opted members. This is a positive step towards strengthening regional representation and collaboration within the federation.

We are confident that the new team will bring the deaf community across Southeast Asia closer together and further promote participation in the SEA Deaf Games.

ADSF also extends its sincere appreciation to the outgoing Executive Committee members for their dedicated service and valuable contributions to the federation:

* Mr. Boonlert Khanapornworakarn (THA) – Vice-President
* Mr. Loh Eng Meng (SGP) – Secretary-General
* Mr. Albert Wong Tuong Chui (MAS) – Treasurer
* Mr. Harpalis Alwi (INA) – Board Member

Thank you for your commitment and contributions to the growth and development of deaf sports in Southeast Asia. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

We are pleased to officially announce that Malaysia is hosting the third edition of SEA Deaf Games in Penang from 1 to 7 November 2027!

This logo symbolizes official recognition by the ASEAN Deaf Sports Federation.

The red color reflects the fighting spirit and sportsmanship of Deaf athletes.

The blue and yellow colors symbolize the discipline, professionalism and positive energy of the athletes.

KOMTAR and Penang Bridge represent the iconic landmarks of the state of Penang as the host of the games.

Penang is renowned for its vibrant street food, rich cultural heritage, UNESCO-listed GeorgeTown, beautiful beaches, and diverse natural scenary.

The Games look forward to welcome 11 Southeast Asian neighbours and see more action in several sports such as Futsal, Athletics, Badminton, Bowling, Table-Tennos and Chess. For the first time, two new sports, eSports and Orienteering are considered to be added to the Games but to be decided yet.

More details will be shared directly to National Deaf Sports Associations (NDSAs) and other organizations that has not been established as NDSA yet.