The programme, set to take place around Hoan Kiem Lake, will feature diverse activities, including the announcement of the Games’ logo, mascot and slogan, as well as the organisation of torch relay activities and the reception of the SEA Games flame and flag.

The Vietnamese sports delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines last year.

Besides these, the organisers will also officially launch the promotional campaign for the 31st SEA Games and 11th ASEAN Para Games in 2021 via the mass media.

From November 19 to 21, the South East Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) Council will convene its second virtual meeting to discuss issues related to the 31st SEA Games.

During the event, Vietnam will provide a specific report on the organisation of the Games and the venues for competitions, while announcing four additional sports for the Games as recommended by the member countries, namely Jujitsu, E-sports, triathlon and bowling.

The 31st SEA Games will take place from November 21 to December 2, 2021 in Hanoi and a number of adjacent localities.

Viên to go for gold at SEA Games 31

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Thanh aims for SEA Games marathon gold

About a hundred metres before prior to the finish line, Hoang Nguyen Thanh pulled out a tiny national flag and waived to celebrate his victory in the 2020 national marathon championship.

Three stadiums to host 2021 SEA Games men’s football in Vietnam

Two stadiums in Hanoi and one in nearby Nam Dinh Province have been chosen to host men’s football matches in next year’s SEA Games.

Official sports of SEA Games 31, Para Games 11 to be announced

Hosts Vietnam will hold an online conference with regional countries on July 21 and 22 to announce the list of sports at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (Para Games 11), which are scheduled to be held in 2021 in Hanoi.

Swimmer breaks SEA Games record at youth tournament

Tran Hung Nguyen broke a SEA Games record at National Youth Swimming Tournament on Wednesday.

Source: NDO