Following his decision, four players – defender Dang Van Lam, midfielder Nguyen Duc Viet, and strickers Le Xuan Tu and Tran Van Dat will return to the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre to continue training with the Olympic team.

According to regulations, each participating squad is allowed to replace no more than 15 players in case of Covid-19 infections.

Goalkeeper Trinh Xuan Hoang will further train with the final squad as a standby player.

The four excluded in the list and others joining the training with the Olympic team must stand ready to be substitutes at SEA Games 31.

According to regulations, each participating squad is allowed to replace no more than 15 players in case of Covid-19 infections. However, the replaced members will not be permitted to return to the team in any circumstances, even after recovering from Covid-19.

The final list comprises goalkeepers Van Toan and Van Chuan; defenders Luong Duy Cuong, Tuan Tai, Van Xuan, Tien Long, Viet Anh, Le Van Do and Thanh Binh, midfielders Quang Nho, Hai Long, Huynh Cong Den, Hoang Anh and Trong Long, and strikers Van Tung, Thanh Minh and Manh Dung.

SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, will be held in the capital city of Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities.

Featuring 40 sports with 526 events, it is expected to attract around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bac Giang welcomes Sea Games 31

The northern province of Bac Giang has basically completed all preparations to host badminton event of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, which is scheduled on May 16 – 22, 2022 at the Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium in the South urban area of Bac Giang city. The province is now ready to welcome SEA Games 31. 

Tourism promotion clip launched to welcome SEA Games 31

A tourism promotion video clip, themed “Let’s shine and live fully”, was officially launched on the YouTube channel of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on April 30.

Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium readies for SEA Games 31

(BGO) – The Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium in the South urban area of Bac Giang city (Bac Giang province) can provide about 4,500 seats. It will be the official competition venue for badminton event at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) from May 16 – 22, 2022. After long and thoroughly preparation, the facility has been completed to host the biggest sport event of the region.

Bac Giang athletes competing at SEA Games 31

(BGO) - At the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), Bac Giang has nine athletes competing in many events. At this time, they are focusing on training with the goal of earning the highest achievements in the regional arena.

Bac Giang provincial leader inspects preparation for SEA Games 31

(BGO) – On April 29, the Permanent Vice Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee Mai Son paid a field trip to inspect the preparation to host badminton competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at the provincial Gymnasium.

Source: VNA