Being impressed with the hospitality from the host country

At My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on May 12, members of the Lao delegation excitedly spoke with Nhan Dan Newspaper’s reporter. Phoutdamone Chanthalasy, a member of the National Olympic Committee of Laos, said he and all members of the Lao sports delegation were very impressed with Vietnam's organisation.

Members of the sports delegation from the Philippines are very impressed with the organisation of SEA Games 31.

“This is the first time I have come to Vietnam. Vietnamese people are very friendly and hospitable. The organisation is also very thoughtful”, said Chanthalasy. Coming to the SEA Games 31 this year, the Lao delegation consists of 187 members with the goal of winning 5 gold medals.

From the Philippines, Jazzmin Mary Puyawan De Leon, the coach of E-Sport team of the country, said this is the first time the team attends an edition of SEA Games. She also noted they have felt the warm and hospitable affection from the Vietnamese people as the volunteers have helped them enthusiastically in finding information and solving other related issues, she noted.

The sport delegation of the Philippines will bring to the SEA Games the solidarity and martial spirit in accordance with its theme “For a Stronger Southeast Asia”.

Kindness is the best language

Wearing traditional costumes of Timor-Leste, Fabiola Lourdes Da Franca Guterres Bernado, a member of National Olympic Committee of Timor Leste, was very excited at the unique performances of the opening ceremony of SEA Games 31. “The sports delegation of Timor-Leste has 67 members, striving to gain more medals than the previous SEA Games season”, said Fabiola.

Vietnamese delegation at the opening ceremony.

Taekwondo athlete Imbrolia De Araujo Dos Reis Amorin shared that she attended SEA Games 30 in the Philippines, but everything in Vietnam is different. Before going to Vietnam, she thought she would face problems in communications. “However, when I came here, I realised your kindness is the best language”.

Ratchannipong Vorasarin, a Thai sports reporter, was impressed with the passionate atmosphere created by Vietnamese fans. A few days ago, although the Vietnamese football team did not play, all seats at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh were full and the atmosphere was frenetic. At the opening ceremony of SEA Games 31, Vorasarin said he was welcomed and has received the most favourable conditions to work.

Yuthkun Hun, Deputy Director of the Cambodian National News Agency, said this is the third time he has arrived in Vietnam. “You are very hospitable. The culture and life of Vietnam and Cambodia are very close”, said Yuthkun.

He expressed his deep impression of the opening ceremony and the arrangement of accommodation and the scientific organisation of competitions.

Bac Giang public security force ensures public order and security for SEA Games 31

(BGO) - On May 11, the Public Security in Bac Giang province held launching and rehearsal ceremonies to implement programmes ensuring the public order and security to serve the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Bac Giang provincial Military Command launches programmes to protect SEA Games 31

(BGO) - On May 11, the Military Command in Bac Giang province launched programmes to protect absolute safety for objects and contribute to success of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Vietnam.

Achievements of the Vietnamese team in 16 appearances at the SEA Games

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SEA Games 31 in numbers

The 31st edition of the Southeast Asian Games features 40 sports across 523 events and counts on the participation of 5,100 athletes from 11 different nations.

Accommodation place for SEA Games 31’s sport delegations in Bac Giang

(BGO) - Four-star Muong Thanh Grand Hotel in Bac Giang city (Bac Giang province) is the place to accommodate athlete delegations from eight countries  during badminton competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). The hotel now is ready to welcome the guest.  

Source: NDO