The 'green track' at SEA Games 33 is sparkling, but not 100% complete

The swimming pool located in Huamark Sports Complex (Bangkok) has completed basic items, ready to serve swimmers competing at the 33rd SEA Games.

As of December 8, the 33rd SEA Games Organizing Committee has almost completed the main items as well as the decoration and cleaning in the areas in front of and inside the swimming pool. The toilet areas, walls... have been painted and repaired so they still look very new. The smell of paint even lingers around the competition area.

The SEA Games welcome gate is located in front of the aquatic sports palace. Right next to it is a memorial stele to Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, mother of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), who passed away on the evening of October 24.

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This is a secondary pool, located right next to the main pool (the competition area). Athletes usually warm up before entering the main pool.

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Here, some workers still have to work

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All workers rushed to complete all work before the official competition day (December 10)

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Large LED lights have also been installed to monitor athletes' performance.

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The LED control room with many specialized equipment is located right next to the swimming pool. The staff is ready to serve the 33rd SEA Games.

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The starting blocks are also installed and are very sturdy.

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In the stands, a staff member tightens the screws on some loose seats.

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The other person checks to see if the chair is secure.

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Recliners and lounge chairs are arranged in the VIP area.

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Swimmer Tran Hung Nguyen commented that this pool has a flat bottom, so the resistance is a bit greater than other pools. However, this is not a big problem for Vietnamese swimmers.

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Volunteers and staff were given detailed instructions by officers from the Thai Swimming Federation to best serve the 33rd SEA Games.

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Almost brand new restrooms at the pool

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The Vietnamese swimming team has 16 athletes who will compete in 34/38 indoor swimming events. In addition, the team will participate in 3 outdoor swimming events and the target is from 5 to 7 gold medals. The gold medal target of the Vietnamese swimming team is placed on the individual events of Nguyen Huy Hoang, Tran Hung Nguyen, Pham Thanh Bao, Nguyen Quang Thuan and the men's freestyle relay team event. At the 33rd SEA Games, swimming will start from December 10-15 and each day of competition will have gold medal events.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/duong-dua-xanh-tai-sea-games-33-long-lanh-nhung-chua-hoan-thien-100-18525120819134917.htm