SEA Games 31: Men’s, women’s basketball teams of Vietnam win openers

Vietnam (in red) defeat Singapore with a score of 73-51 in the women’s basketball. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Both the male and female basketball teams (5x5) of Vietnamwon their openers at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAGames 31) on May 16.

Accordingly, Vietnam defeated Singapore with a score of73-51 in the women’s event.

Meanwhile, the Vietnamese men’s basketball team enjoyed a87-55 victory over their Cambodian rivals.

Seven countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, are participating in the 5x5basketball category at SEA Games 31. The teams are competing in a round-robinformat, with those in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places winning gold, silver andbronze medals, respectively (without qualifying, semi-final and final rounds).

The competitions will take place until the end of May 22 atThanh Tri Gymnasium, which is open to all fans./.

VNA