Vietnam national flag flies at the 31st SEA Games flag raising ceremony. At its second hosting of Southeast Asia’s largest sporting event, Vietnam again left an unforgettable impression in the hearts of foreign athletes, coaches, and media in its preparation and the enthusiasm of its fans. The meaning behind SEA Games 31’s slogan of “For a stronger Southeast Asia” was greatly appreciated by international media. According to SEA Games 31 organisers, there were about 500 foreign reporters at the event. With hospitality and sportsmanship, Vietnamese fans also presented a beautiful image to foreign athletes and fans. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Vietnam's national flag flies at the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games. The opening ceremony on May 12 at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi left the strongest impression. Thailand’ Siamsport newspaper posted an article headlined “Vietnam opens SEA Games impressively”, with more than 10,000 delegates and people present to watch the opening ceremony. Many Thai newspapers praised Vietnam’s preparations for the Games, saying that despite the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country demonstrated responsibility in preparing thoughtfully, safely, and securely. Malaysia’s Bernama Malaysia news agency, meanwhile, also hailed the impressive organisation of SEA Games 31. It said that when visiting Vietnam, sporting delegations and foreign tourists were welcomed as close friends of a big family. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Vietnam national flag flutters at the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games. Thai newspapers also highlighted this event. According to the Khao Sod, the organisers used traditional values to connect Southeast Asia. The host country Vietnam has mobilised more than 1,000 performers who have made a strong impression with their cultural identity and traditions, reflecting the strength of the people of ASEAN through modern technology, the newspaper said. It added that it represents "For a stronger Southeast Asia" spirit. Singapore’s The Strait Times published an article quoting Singaporean National Assembly Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin as saying that Vietnam organised a “high-level” SEA Games. Athletes and officials from Singapore all found a warm, welcoming environment. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The red flag with a yellow star is the pride of the Vietnamese people, appearing in the milestones and turning points of the nation's history. Now the national flag is present at the biggest sporting event in Southeast Asia. At its second hosting of Southeast Asia’s largest sporting event, Vietnam again left an unforgettable impression in the hearts of foreign athletes, coaches, and media in its preparation and the enthusiasm of its fans. The meaning behind SEA Games 31’s slogan of “For a stronger Southeast Asia” was greatly appreciated by international media. According to SEA Games 31 organisers, there were about 500 foreign reporters at the event. With hospitality and sportsmanship, Vietnamese fans also presented a beautiful image to foreign athletes and fans. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. At SEA Games 31, it is not difficult to see the image of a red flag with a yellow star flying in the sky. Vietnam have wrapped up their SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Thailand came second with 92 golds and Indonesia third with 69. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. The gold medals have not only rocketed Vietnam to the top spot but also reflected their outstanding progress. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
A foreign girl with the heart of the Vietnamese national flag on her cheek. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. At SEA Games 31, it is not difficult to see the image of a red flag with a yellow star flying in the sky. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Thailand came second with 92 golds and Indonesia third with 69. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
A girl with a picture of the Vietnamese flag stuck on her cheek cheers for track and field athletes at My Dinh Stadium. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. At SEA Games 31, it is not difficult to see the image of a red flag with a yellow star flying in the sky. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Thailand came second with 92 golds and Indonesia third with 69. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Children holding Vietnamese flags cheer for the artistic gymnastics team at Quan Ngua Gymnasium in Hanoi. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. At SEA Games 31, it is not difficult to see the image of a red flag with a yellow star flying in the sky. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Thailand came second with 92 golds and Indonesia third with 69. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Swordsman Vu Thanh An brakes into tears when he successfully defended the SEA Games gold medal in the individual content of men's sword slash. Vietnamese athletes also had impressive performances in other sports, like shooting with seven golds; rhythmic gymnastics, five golds; weightlifting, three golds and six records; fencing, five golds; and canoeing and rowing, each with eight golds; among others. Vietnam’s martial arts teams also made breakthroughs with 10 golds in wushu, nine others in judo and taekwondo each, seven in karate and kurash each, six in pencak silat and vovinam each, five in kickboxing and muay each, and two in jujitsu. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The Vietnamese fencing team successfully completed the 31st SEA Games with 5 gold medals. Vietnamese athletes also had impressive performances in other sports, like shooting with seven golds; rhythmic gymnastics, five golds; weightlifting, three golds and six records; fencing, five golds; and canoeing and rowing, each with eight golds; among others. Vietnam’s martial arts teams also made breakthroughs with 10 golds in wushu, nine others in judo and taekwondo each, seven in karate and kurash each, six in pencak silat and vovinam each, five in kickboxing and muay each, and two in jujitsu. Vietnam’s successes in this Games have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The 3,000m2 grand flag at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho) in the semi-final match of the men's football team against Malaysia. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Vietnam’s successes in this Games have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. However, the country should invest more to improve the capacity of its athletes to compete in bigger events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
National flags at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho province). SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Vietnam’s successes in this Games have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. However, the country should invest more to improve the capacity of its athletes to compete in bigger events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The red color of the national flag flooded the streets before the men's football semi-final. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. Vietnam have wrapped up their SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Vietnam’s successes in this Games have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. However, the country should invest more to improve the capacity of its athletes to compete in bigger events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The Vietnamese men's soccer team salutes the flag after winning the final against Thailand. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Vietnam’s successes in this Games have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. However, the country should invest more to improve the capacity of its athletes to compete in bigger events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Captain Do Hung Dung of the Vietnamese men's soccer team in the moment when Vietnam beat Thailand to win the gold medal in men's football. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The four gold boys of swimming with the national flag on their shoulders receive gold medals in the men's 400m relay. SEA Games 31 has come to an end but the host country inspired and spread solidarity and a strong sporting spirit among people in the region. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. However, the country should invest more to improve the capacity of its athletes to compete in bigger events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The Vietnamese flag is continuously flown to the top when the athlete won the gold medal. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other tournaments. However, the country should invest more to improve the capacity of its athletes to compete in bigger events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
A wrestler holding the national flag runs around the stadium after winning the gold medal for Vietnam. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. The gold medals have not only rocketed Vietnam to the top spot but also reflected their outstanding progress. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. The gold medals have not only rocketed Vietnam to the top spot but also reflected their outstanding progress. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other tournaments. Vietnamese athletes also had impressive performances in other sports, like shooting with seven golds and rhythmic gymnastics, five golds; among others. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh is happy after she won the gold medal in athletics. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. The gold medals have not only rocketed Vietnam to the top spot but also reflected their outstanding progress. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh kisses the national flag. Viet Nam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, including the much-anticipated one in the men’s football claimed on May 22 night. The hosts broke the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. The gold medals have not only rocketed Viet Nam to the top spot but also reflected their outstanding progress. Viet Nam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the southeast Asian nation in other sporting events. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
At the SEA Games or any sports festival, the national flag is meant to cheer on the spirit and strengthen each athlete and the Vietnamese people as a whole. SEA Games 31 was held in Hanoi and 11 provinces and centrally-run cities from May 12-23. It featured 40 sports with 526 events, attracting around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, breaking the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Many international friends are impressed by the love for the national flag of Vietnamese people. SEA Games 31 was held in Hanoi and 11 provinces and centrally-run cities from May 12-23. It featured 40 sports with 526 events, attracting around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam has wrapped up the SEA Games 31 run at the top of the medal table with 205 golds, breaking the record of 194 golds set by Indonesia at the 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta. Vietnam’s successes in this regional sporting event have opened up a new hope for the country in other sporting events. (Photo: Vietnam+) VNA
