Hang unveiled the information during the ministry’s regular press conference which was held virtually on July 8, explaining that the delay is due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic in the region and the world.

SEA Games 31 postponed due to Covid-19.

VSA Deputy General Director Tran Duc Phan said as originally planned, SEA Games 31 and the 11th ASEAN Para Games will take place later this year.

However, the pandemic prompted the VSA to adjust the plan to submit to the MoCST and suggested the postponement of SEA Games 31 to the first half of next year, he added.

Host Vietnam unveils motto of SEA Games 31, Para Games 11

'For A Stronger Southeast Asia' will be the official motto of the SEA Games to be hosted by Vietnam at the end of this year.

SEA Games golds beckon Vietnamese bodybuilders

The Vietnamese bodybuilding team have resumed training after a year without competitions to prepare for this year's SEA Games.

Vietnamese fencing sets high bar for SEA Games 31

High expectations are placed on Vietnam's national fencing team with SEA Games 31 hosted in the country this year.

Vietnamese judo and kurash fighters face tough SEA Games challenge

The Vietnamese judo and kurash teams may not be in top form as they target gold medals at the SEA Games this year, experts worry.

Việt Nam athletes going for gold at SEA Games

Việt Nam athletes are determined to keep their top place at the coming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be held in November right here on home turf.

Source: NDO/VNA