Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and officials examine training at the national sports training centre in Hanoi on April 18. (Photo: VNA) Visiting athletes and coachesat the national sports training centre, he praised their seriousness in training,efforts to weather difficulties, and strong determination to obtain the bestresults at the coming regional sports event, slated for May 12 - 23.
He noted that as Vietnam isthe host of the 31st SEA Games, aside from training and competing inthe noble spirit of sport, athletes and coaches will also act as ambassadors ofpeace and friendship. As such, they need to demonstrate the traditionalsolidarity, friendship, and love for peace of Vietnam, and adhere to the national foreign policy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks to athletes at the the national sports training centre on April 18. (Photo: VNA) Talking to the artists whoare practising for the Games opening ceremony at the My Dinh indoor athletics gymnasium,PM Chinh expressed his hope that the artists and others serving the Games will do their best for an impressive opening ceremony that demonstratethe will, wisdom, and skillfulness of Vietnamese people, as well as the country’scultural identity.
Coming to My Dinh NationalStadium, the PM noted as the stadium is a venue of numerous activities duringthe Games, including the opening and closing ceremonies and many sports, relevantparties need to ensure appropriate arrangement so that those activities willnot affect one another.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and officials examine My Dinh National Stadium on April 18. (Photo: VNA) The 31st SEA Games,themed “For a Stronger Southeast Asia”, will take place in Hanoi and 11 nearbylocalities, featuring 40 sports and 526 setsof medals. It is expected to welcome 10,000 participants from 11Southeast Asian countries.
The biennialevent was initially slated for late 2021 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This isthe second time Vietnam has hosted the Games, following the 22nd onein 2003./.
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