The country’s Prime Minister Hun Sen declared the event closed following a Ceremony featuring music, sound, dance, colourful lights and shows of laser and splendid fireworks.

Over the week-long Games in Cambodia, which began on June 2, a total of 14 sports were contested, featuring more than 2,000 athletes and 11 Southeast Asian nations.

The event was widely seen as a triumph for first-time hosts Cambodia.

"For the past week, we have witnessed a truly exciting show of courage and grit," ASEAN Para Sports President Osoth Bhavilai told the crowd at the Closing Ceremony.

"Cambodia, you have proved your true capabilities as host with the successful delivery of the first ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia.

"Congratulations!

"To athletes, you are all true winners!

"To all volunteers, you brought joy and the true meaning of passion and friendship!

"And to all spectators and the people of Cambodia, your support gave us strength to continue championing the cause of the disabled community through sports."

Media participation also exceeded earlier expectations with 1,738 journalists, photographers and broadcasters registering for the Games, including 110 from international and ASEAN media.

Live broadcast services were provided free without any broadcast rights which saw 14 television stations and five satellite television taking part to broadcast live coverage of all the 14 sports to the local, as well as ASEAN, audiences.

It was among the biggest participation in the Games' history which saw Indonesia topping the medals table at the Games for the third consecutive time.

They won 158 gold, 148 silver and 95 bronze medals, a long way ahead of Thailand which competed their campaign in second with 126 gold, 109 silver and 94 bronze medals.

Vietnam finished third with 66 gold, 59 silver and 78 bronze, while Malaysia, despite sending a majority of first timers and young athletes, surpassed its target with 50 gold, 38 silver and 34 bronze medals to place fourth overall.

The hosts Cambodia finished eighth with a total of 71 medals, made up of nine gold, 18 silver and 44 bronze.

Hun Many, vice-president of the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia, paid tribute to athletes and participants claiming that their determination and performances should serve as examples to many.

After the elaborate and colourful performances displaying Khmer culture and the philosophy and essence of Para sports, the colourful fireworks and state-of-the-art laser presentations, the ASEAN Para Games flag was handed over from Cambodia to the next host.

Thailand is scheduled to organise the 2025 Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, popularly known as Korat, in January 2026.

Korat had also hosted the ASEAN Para Games in 2008.

The event in 2026 is expected to feature 19 sports.