400 delegates to attend SEA Games 31’s flag raising ceremony
The SEA Games 31's organising committee has officially released the information of the flag raising ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
The flag raising ceremony of SEA Games 31 will take place from 9am to 10.30am on May 11 at the My Dinh National Sports Complex in Hanoi.
The event expected to draw the participation of about 400 delegates. In which, 50 Vietnamese delegates will join members of sport delegations, representatives of the embassies of ASEAN countries in Vietnam, domestic and foreign reporters at the event.
The ceremony aims to show the presence of the participating countries, welcome sport delegations to SEA Games 31 and encourage the competitive spirit of athletes.
It is also expected to help introduce Vietnam’s cultural identity and people to international friends.
The rehearsal will take place on May 10.
SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, will be held in Hanoi and 11 neighboring provinces and cities from May 12 to 23.
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 pandemic’s impact.
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