SEA Games 31 medals are cast in copper-zinc compounds, of which red copper accounts for about 85 percent. Each medal is five milimeters thick, one side will carry this year's SEA Games mascot, the Saola and the other, the embossed logo.

The design for SEA Games 31 medals.

The logo on the medal, uses the design of a V-shaped hand that can also be seen as a bird. Hoang Xuan Hieu, the creator of the logo, said his work represents peace as well as pride as athletes put their hands on their chests and look up to the national flag. The blue bird is a symbol of the unyielding spirit, the desire to conquer and friendship in Southeast Asia.

The gold medal will be coated with 24k gold plating. Similarly, silver medals will be silver plated and bronze medals, bronze plated.

In addition, to increase durability, each medal will be coated with three layers of plating inside and covered with one more layer outside. The medal strip is not made of silk or satin like other medals but woven fabric.

SEA Games 31 will be hosted in Vietnam from May 12 to 23, with 40 sports and 526 categories in 11 provinces and cities.

SEA Games 31: Localities give finishing touches to preparation for hosting sports events

Vice Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet made an inspection tour of localities that will host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to have a deeper look into their preparations for the largest regional sports event.

SEA Games 31: Cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh eyes gold medal

Vietnamese cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh, who bagged the first gold medal for Vietnam at the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30), is training hard in an effort to achieve the best performance at the upcoming SEA Game 31, according to the Organising Committee of SEA Games 31.

Bac Giang volunteers practise skills to serve SEA Games 31

(BGO) - On April 24, the provincial Department of Foreign Affairs (DoFA) launched training course to provide knowledge and skills to 77 volunteers serving badminton competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Bac Giang province.

Nam Dinh’s Thien Truong Stadium ready for SEA Games 31

Thien Truong Stadium of Nam Dinh is now ready to host games in Group B of the men’s football at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), according to Do Dinh Diem, a representative of the organising board in the northern province.

Organizing Committee for badminton event at SEA Games 31 closely cooperates, prepares all programmes to ensure safety and security

(BGO) – On April 22, Permanent Vice Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee (PPC), Head of the local Organization Committee to host Badminton at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) chaired a meeting to implement tasks.

Source: VnEpress