Vietnam Sports Delegation attends the 33rd SEA Games Flag Raising Ceremony

On the afternoon of December 8, the flag-raising ceremony of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation and other delegations participating in the largest sports event in Southeast Asia - SEA Games 33 was held at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium (Thailand).

The Vietnamese Sports Delegation attended the Flag Raising Ceremony under the leadership of Head of Delegation Nguyen Hong Minh along with the delegation officials and athletes of the national swimming team. In order, the Flag Raising Ceremony of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation was held near the end before the Flag Raising Ceremony of the host country Thailand. On December 11, the second Flag Raising Ceremony is expected to take place at Wyndham Jomtien.

Vietnam Sports Delegation attends the 33rd SEA Games Flag Raising Ceremony

Sharing at the flag-raising ceremony, 18-year-old swimmer Trinh Truong Vinh said he felt very honored, moved and proud to be among the Vietnamese sports delegation present at this important event.

"This is the first time I have attended the flag-raising ceremony. With this honor, I am even more determined to compete better, contributing with my teammates to the success of Vietnamese sports" - Athlete Truong Vinh shared.

The Vietnamese national flag is raised during the flag-raising ceremony.

The flag-raising ceremony is not only a ritual marking the official presence of each delegation at the Congress, but also demonstrates the spirit of solidarity, friendship and the aspiration to build a peaceful , stable and sustainable ASEAN Community, a vivid symbol of the spirit of "One Vision - One Identity - One Community" that ASEAN has repeatedly affirmed in joint statements.

For the Vietnamese Sports Delegation, the moment the national flag was raised in Bangkok was not only a source of national pride but also a commitment to continue accompanying ASEAN in promoting peace and friendship through sports.

Head of delegation Nguyen Hong Minh received souvenirs from the Organizing Committee

Each athlete participating in the SEA Games not only represents the Vietnamese flag, but is also an ambassador representing the spirit of national unity, contributing to spreading the spirit of unity throughout the region.

Sharing after the flag-raising ceremony, Head of Delegation Nguyen Hong Minh said that at this year's Congress, many Vietnamese sports teams are in the process of rejuvenating their forces and transferring generations. Competing with the strongest athletes in the region will help young Vietnamese athletes have the motivation to strive to develop their professional level, gradually shorten the gap, and achieve achievements in further goals such as ASIAD and Olympics.

"Despite many difficulties, each member of the delegation is aware of contributing to the overall success of the congress" - Head of delegation Nguyen Hong Minh said.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/doan-the-thao-viet-nam-du-le-thuong-co-sea-games-33-20251208164813955.htm