Prime Minister checks preparations for 31st SEA Games
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected preparations for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Hanoi on April 18, stressing that hosting this event is an honour, responsibility, and also a chance to popularise the image of Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and officials examine training at the national sports training centre in Hanoi on April 18. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh inspected preparations for the 31st SoutheastAsian Games (SEA Games) in Hanoi on April 18, stressing that hosting this eventis an honour, responsibility, and also a chance to popularise the image of Vietnam.
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)
The Government leader wished themhealth, confidence, and the best performance at the coming Games.
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 leader also asked for dueattention to be paid to pandemic prevention and control to protect the healthof athletes and coaches of not only Vietnam but also other participatingcountries.
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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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and officials examine training at the national sports training centre in Hanoi on April 18. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks to athletes at the the national sports training centre on April 18. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and officials examine My Dinh National Stadium on April 18. (Photo: VNA) 
