Speaking at the sixth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS-6) that was held virtually on October 28, Cuong said after nearly five months of hiatus caused by Covid-19 pandemic, preparations for the tournament are being accelerated in the spirit of ensuring the best possible facilities and the absolute safety of participants at the event.

At the event.

Discussions at the event focused on sport cooperation programmes in the region for 2021-2025, towards building a dynamic ASEAN Community where all sports are fully developed.

Delegates also looked into sports’ contributions to peace and development, how to promote healthy lifestyle via engaging in sport and physical activities, as well as develop professionalism and integrity in sports and sport science.

The meeting adopted the AMMS-6’s report and agreed to issue a joint statement and submit several documents to the 40th ASEAN Summit. The documents include the ASEAN Plan of Action on Sport for the 2021-2025 period, the 2021-2022 ASEAN-FIFA cooperation plan, the Memorandum of Understanding between ASEAN and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and a joint statement of ASEAN sport ministers on creating a solid foundation for ASEAN athletes at SEA Games towards Asian Games and Olympic Games.

SEA Games 31 may be delayed to 2022

Due to the complicated Covid-19 situation, Southeast Asian nations have recommended to push SEA Games 31 hosted by Vietnam to next year.

Committee proposes organising SEA Games 31 in July 2022

The Vietnam Olympic Committee has proposed organising the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in July 2022 instead of November and December this year over concerns about the spread of Covid-19 in the region.

Vietnam races against time to host SEA Games 31

With SEA Games 31 approaching, Vietnam is speeding up preparations despite the complicated Covid-19 situation in Southeast Asia.

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.

Source: NDO/VNA