Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next yearFILE PHOTO: Southeast Asian Games - Closing Ceremony - New Clark Athletic Stadium, Capas, Philippines - December 11, 2019 General view as the Southeast Asian Games flag is handed over to Vietnam during the closing ceremony (Reuters)Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said Wednesday, as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak. But Vietnam reportedly wants to move the 31st SEA Games to next year. "The Vietnam Olympics Committee, the host for SEA Games 31, has sent a letter to countries informing them of its proposal to postpone SEA Games 31 to July 2022 due to the complicated situation of the Covid-19 pandemic," according to Phap Luat Online. The SEA Games Council, based in Bangkok, will meet Wednesday to make a decision, it added. The SEA Games are expected to attract nearly 20,000 participants, including about 7,000 athletes, from 11 countries, according to state media.

Source: Bangkok Post June 09, 2021 07:52 UTC