In the first match of men’s singles, Thailand player Kunlavut Vitidsarn also world No.18 and second seed at the Games easily defeated Malaysian rival MKokjing Hong after two victories with score 21-10 and 21-15.

Badminton Asia's secretary general Nashid Moosa (center), Chairman of Badminton Asia events Bambang Roedyanto cum Member of World Badminton Federation Council Bambang Roedyanto and Vice Chairman of Vietnam Badminton Federation Le Tan Dat cheer the athletes.

The spectator witnessed fierce shots in second match of men’s doubles. In conclusion, Thailand duo Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Nanthakarn Yordphaisong won over Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee of Malaysia delegation with close score 22-20 and 22-20.

Thailand athletes comfortably entered third match (men’s singles) after two consecutive victories. Khosit Phetpradab defeated Malaysian player Lee Shun Yang after three games 16-21, 21-13 and 21-19.

The men’s doubles match between Thailand (yellow) and Malaysia.

Finishing the final matches, Thailand won 3-0 over Malaysia to pocket gold medal. The rival was awarded silver at the event.

These are some images at final round of badminton men’s team at SEA Games 31:

The organizers award gold medals in badminton men’s team at SEA Games 31 to Thailand delegation and take photo with teams.

Malaysian spectators cheer the team.

Thailand’s happiness of victory.

The medalists at badminton men’s team at SEA Games 31 include Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

The flag hoisting ceremony.

Badminton women team at SEA Games 31 honored and rewarded

(BGO) – The Vietnam Badminton Federation on May 16 decided to reward bonus of 20 million VND (over 865 USD) to the badminton athletes competing at women’s team at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) after they succeeded in the semifinal.

Impressive badminton shots at Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium

Impressive badminton shots at Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium on the first competition day of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Bac Giang province.

379 Investment JSC gives hot bonus of 200 million VND to Bac Giang gold medalist in badminton event at SEA Games 31

(BGO) – To stimulate and encourage Bac Giang athletes competing at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), 379 Investment Joint Stock Company (JSC) gave hot bonuses to medalists on May 16 at the Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium in the South urban area of Bac Giang  city.

Bac Giang provincial leader welcomes sport delegations participating in badminton event at SEA Games 31

(BGO) – On May 15 evening, local Organizers for Badminton event at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) held gala dinner at Muong Thanh hotel (Bac Giang city) to welcome the sport delegations participating in badminton event at the Games host by Bac Giang province.

SEA Games 31: World champion eyes first gold in badminton

Loh Kean Yew may have achieved great success becoming world champion after winning the World Badminton Championships last year, but the SEA Games gold medal continues to elude the Singaporean men’s singles ace.

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