2021 Southeast Asian Games
The 2021 Southeast Asian Games, officially known as the 31st Southeast Asian Games or 31st SEA Games and also known as Vietnam 2021, is a biennial regional multi-sport event currently held from 12 to 23 May 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally scheduled to take place from 21 November to 2 December 2021, it was rescheduled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam.[2] The competition features 40 sports, mainly those played at the Olympic Games.[3][4] This is the second time that Vietnam has hosted the Southeast Asian Games, having previously hosted the 2003 edition.
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Host city | Hanoi, Vietnam |
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Motto | "For a Stronger Southeast Asia" (Vietnamese: Vì một Đông Nam Á mạnh mẽ hơn)[1] |
Organizer(s) | ![]() |
Nations participating | 11 |
Athletes participating | 5,467 |
Events | 526 in 40 sports |
Opening ceremony | 12 May 2022 |
Closing ceremony | 23 May 2022 |
Officially opened by | Nguyễn Xuân Phúc President of Vietnam |
Athlete's Oath | Vũ Thành An |
Judge's Oath | Phan Thị Ngọc Linh |
Torch lighter | Quách Thị Lan |
Main venue | Mỹ Đình National Stadium |
Website | Official website |