Vietnam Athletics Federation confirmed that Chinh is still recovering from a meniscus injury she sustained in March. Chinh's absence will affect the result of Vietnamese athletics in this SEA Games since she is the gold medal hope in the 100 and 200 m sprints.

Nguyen Tu Chinh (C) will miss SEA Games 31 due to an injury.

Chinh is considered the queen of sprinting in Southeast Asia. In her first time at SEA Games 2017, she claimed three gold medals in the 100 m, 200 m and 4x100 m relay. At SEA Games 2019, Chinh defended the gold medal after finishing the 100 m in 11.54 seconds, only 0.01 seconds faster than Filipino runner Kristina Knott.

Athletics was the most successful sport for Vietnam in SEA Games 2019 with 16 gold medals scored. In this year's event, the national athletics team seek to win the same number of gold medals and strengthen their top spot in Southeast Asia.

SEA Games 31: Hanoi strives for a successful tournament

The capital city of Hanoi is striving for a successful SEA Games 31, the regional biggest sports event.

SEA Games 31: Quang Ninh works hard to promote tourism brand

The Party Committee of the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has directed agencies and units serving the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to consider organising sightseeing programmes for sports delegations in order to help athletes and coaches enjoy an interesting experience in the locality.

SEA Games 31: Vietnamese badminton players compete at Asia Championships 2022

Four top badminton players of Vietnam, including Nguyen Tien Minh and Nguyen Thuy Linh, are competing at the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 from April 26 – May 1 in the Philippines, according to the SEA Games 31's Organising Committee.

SEA Games 31 introduces medal designs

The organizers of SEA Games 31 have revealed the medal design for this year’s event, with 4,000 pieces to be produced in total.

Bac Giang municipal Public Security ensures public order for SEA Games 31

(BGO) - Implementing the plan of Bac Giang provincial Public Security, the municipal Public Security has implemented various measures to secure the safety and public order to serve the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Source: VnExpress