Close-up of where 'sons of the wind god' race: Supachalasai Stadium, the athletics hotspot is ready!

In the days leading up to the 33rd SEA Games, Supachalasai Stadium (Bangkok), one of Bangkok's long-standing sports icons, is entering the final stages of completion to prepare for athletics events.

Before Rajamangala Stadium became Thailand's national stadium, this role belonged to Supachalasai until Thailand hosted the 1998 Asian Games and built a new Rajamangala Stadium with a larger capacity to replace it. According to the announcement of the Thai organizing committee, the athletics at the 33rd SEA Games will be arranged to compete from December 11 to 16, athletes will compete for 5 days and have a full day off on Sunday, December 14.

Located in the heart of Bangkok, Supachalasai Stadium with its rich history and modern equipment system will be the venue for athletics events at the 33rd SEA Games.

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Panoramic view of the field with new surface, ready for speed races at SEA Games 33

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SEA Games 33 is fast approaching, and Supachalasai Stadium is almost ready. From the field, equipment to the grandstand space, everything is gearing up for the moment when the athletes will start, opening the speed races.

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Athletes test run on the track on the morning of December 6

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Men's football, athletics and swimming have always been the strengths of Vietnamese sports . Therefore, Rajamangala and Supachalasai stadiums will certainly be the two venues that attract the most attention from Vietnamese fans during the SEA Games.

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Workers complete the final touches on the field before the match day.

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Electricians check every connection, preparing the entire stadium for safe operation on game day.

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The stands were also equipped with additional lighting, and electronic notice boards were tested continuously to avoid errors during the competition day. The movement of athletes was rerouted, and new signs were installed according to the identity of the 33rd SEA Games.

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Supachalasai Stadium is located in the heart of Bangkok, on the campus of Chulalongkorn University - one of the most prestigious schools in Thailand.

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At the 32nd SEA Games in 2023, the Vietnamese athletics team won 12 gold medals. Coming to this congress in Thailand, the team's goal is still to maintain its position in the top group of the region.

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Vietnam's athletics team led the SEA Games in three consecutive editions in 2017, 2019 and 2022. But at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, Thailand rose to regain the top spot with 14 gold medals. This year, with home field advantage and a balanced force, the Thai athletics team is considered to have many opportunities to continue to hold the number 1 position in the region.

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However, Vietnamese athletics is still a strong force in the region. With a team that combines experience and youth, the whole team aims to compete with all their might to compete fairly and aim to regain the leading position. This is also an important SEA Games for Vietnamese athletics to continue to affirm its capacity and perseverance.

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