SEA Games 31

HANOI: A rainy afternoon and an overcast evening failed to dampen spirits as the 31st SEA Games were officially declared open in Hanoi, Vietnam on Thursday ...

"It has been a good start to Team Singapore’s campaign in Hanoi. Our diving and kickboxing teams have competed and returned to Singapore safely. I felt immense pride carrying the flag for my nation." Also in attendance was Singapore National Olympic Council president Tan Chuan-Jin. Local media had reported that tickets would be allocated to government and international officials, foreign embassies in Vietnam, as well as fans. Advertisement Undeterred by the sleet-grey skies, fans snapped selfies and posed for pictures amid the imposing backdrop of huge hot-air balloons with flags of the 11 participating nations.

Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena serves as the Philippines' flag bearer in the opening ceremony as the SEA Games officially starts in Hanoi, Vietnam.

(READ: Padios gives PH maiden SEA Games gold, kurash delivers medals) ( MEDAL TALLY: 31st SEA Games) Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena leads the 30-man Filipino delegation – composed of officials and athletes – in the parade of nations as he serves as the Philippines’ flag bearer.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has hailed the Vietnamese women's football team 2-1 comeback win over the Philippines on May 11 at the ongoing SEA ...

Featuring 40 sports with 523 events, it is expected to attract around 10,000 participants. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has hailed the Vietnamese women’s football team 2-1 comeback win over the Philippines on May 11 at the ongoing SEA Games 31. footballteam 2-1 comeback win over the Philippines on May 11 at the ongoing SEA Games 31.

HANOI: The 31st SEA Games officially started in Vietnam with a glitzy affair that showcased the cultural fabric and unity of the socialist republic.

It was apt that Dhabitah carried the Jalur Gemilang as she won the nation’s first gold in the games on May 8. Clad in the traditional attire of a Malay princess which mirrored the colour of the Malaysian flag, the Olympian held the Jalur Gemilang with pride alongside the Malaysian contingent as they walked past the dignitaries led by Vietnam’s president Nguyen Xuan Phuc. In the opening ceremony on Thursday (May 12), the host nation also showed the solidarity of all the countries in Southeast Asia, which has grown stronger over the years.

Singapore played host in 1973, 1983, 1993 and most recently in 2015. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

The SEA Games holds special memories and experiences for Singapore and our South-east Asian neighbours. More of our family and friends will be able to support us, so it would be a great feeling to compete in front of them.” I recall watching in awe and admiration as all the top Singaporean athletes made their entrance. SNOC president Tan Chuan-Jin, who is in the Vietnamese capital, said: “We are pleased to host the prestigious regional sporting event in Singapore again. I can’t wait to perform and dive in front of a home crowd. Thailand and Malaysia will host the 2025 and 2027 editions respectively.

Vietnamese athletes won six more golds on May 11, bringing their SEA Games 31 gold tally to 10, helping the hosts stay atop the medal table by the end of ...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy and key senators of the US Senate in Washington D.C on May 11 (local time), as part of the Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US. Vietnam expects the US to share its experience in developing the financial market in a healthy, safe, and transparent manner, to contribute to national macroeconomic stability, PM Pham Minh Chinh told the US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen. Vietnamese athletes won six more golds on May 11, bringing their SEA Games 31 gold tally to 10, helping the hosts stay atop the medal table by the end of the competition day.