Insider Perspectives on the Sustainability of the Malaysian and Singaporean Paralympic Movements

Mark Brooke and Selina Khoo
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Mark Brooke: University Town Writing Programme, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117511, Singapore
Selina Khoo: Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 10, 1-12

Abstract: The paper reports on in-depth qualitative interviews with six participants involved in the Paralympic movement: One past and three present Para-athletes as well as high-ranking administrative representatives from both National Paralympic Committees of Malaysia and Singapore. These insiders share experiences and opinions on the local movements, media, and measures for future developments in the South East Asian region. Findings suggest that the Para-movements in Malaysia and Singapore are promoting the sustainability of the movement through funding opportunities and educational campaigns. Moreover, links between the persons with disabilities (PWD) community and the business landscape are increasing the inclusive culture in these societies. However, improvements can be made to promote further sustainability: more interaction between the Para-athletes and Paralympic Committees; higher remuneration for Paralympic gold medal winners in Singapore; greater media representation of Para-sports; and more visibility of PWD in public spaces.

Keywords: National Paralympic Committees of Malaysia and Singapore; Paralympian; people with disabilities; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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