SEA Games 32 to bring together over 11,000 delegates

The 32nd SEA Games will take place in Cambodia from May 5-7, featuring 37 sports. (Photo: VNA)

Phnom Penh (VNA) – As many as 11,453 sportdelegates from the ten ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste will compete inthe upcoming 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games2023 in Cambodia, according to a local official.

Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism and Permanent ViceChairman the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee and the Cambodian ASEANPara Games Organising Committee said at a torch-lighting ceremony for the Gameson March 21 that the host country will send 1,312 people to SEA Games 32.

Thailand will dispatch the most delegates, 1,755,followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar,Laos, Timor-Leste, and Brunei.

The participation of all the member countries in all categoriesreflects their solidarity, friendship, and good cooperation, as well as theirfull support for Cambodia’s hosting, he said.

The 32nd SEA Games will take place from May 5-7, featuring37 sports, while the 12th ASEAN Para Games will be held from June 3-9, 2023,with 13 events./.

VNA