SEA Games 32 begins to "heat up"

Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong and delegates at the 32nd SEA Games Torch Relay Ceremony

Previously, Cambodia held the Torch Relay Ceremony for the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games at Angkor Wat Temple. The torch is considered a symbol of energy, solidarity and longevity, which are values that connect the relationship between sports and daily life. This Torch Relay Ceremony is not only to share Cambodia's pride as the host country but also to strengthen the friendship between Cambodia and all countries in the ASEAN region.

At its first destination, Vietnam, the 32nd SEA Games torch was carried by athlete Nguyen Thi Huyen, guests, delegates and 300 athletes and sports students on the route from the Cambodian Embassy to Hoan Kiem Lake and back to the original starting point, with a total length of 3km. On March 25, the torch left Vietnam for Manila, Philippines. Then, throughout its journey, the torch will pass through Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam), Jakarta (Indonesia), Dili (Timor Leste), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), Yangon and Naypyidaw (Myanmar) and the final destination is Vientiane (Laos) on April 25.

On April 27, the 32nd SEA Games torch will return to the host country Cambodia to continue its domestic journey until May 5, the opening day of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. On May 5, the torch will be carried to the Morodok Techo National Stadium to prepare to light the torch stand at the Opening Ceremony, marking the official opening of the 32nd SEA Games and also the first SEA Games hosted by Cambodia.

Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong and delegates took souvenir photos at the Cambodian Embassy during the 32nd SEA Games Torch Relay Ceremony.

The logo of the 32nd SEA Games includes a stylized image of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, along with the ASEAN symbol and four Neak dragons (Naga in Pali, meaning purity) entwined with each other. For the Khmer people, the dragon is a symbol of peace, a bridge between the human world and the heavens, a symbol of powerful power to protect the lives and property of mankind. The four green, red, blue and yellow dragons entwined together represent the unity and diversity of the Southeast Asian community. Yellow, considered a symbol of the Kingdom of Cambodia, represents prosperity, health and happiness, and was chosen as the main color for this logo.

The mascots for the SEA Games are two rabbits, Rumduol and Borey, both dressed in traditional Khmer costumes. The male rabbit is named Borey, symbolizing the unity of the countries in the region. The female rabbit is named Romdoul, named after Cambodia's national flower. These adorable rabbits were chosen as mascots for the 32nd Games, originating from a Cambodian folk tale, representing strong values in Buddhist philosophy, inspiration, fairness and knowledge. The choice of two rabbits as mascots also represents gender equality in sports activities.

The slogan “Sport: Live in Peace” of the 32nd SEA Games is inspired by the peaceful and stable life of the Kingdom of Cambodia today. Sports is also considered a catalyst for the economic and social transformation of the Kingdom of Cambodia. To achieve the goal of becoming a middle-income country by 2030, Cambodia needs a strong will and constant striving, in which the 32nd SEA Games will be the driving force for the strong transformation of this Kingdom.

The torch of the 32nd SEA Games was carried by runner Nguyen Thi Huyen and other athletes in Hanoi on March 24. Photo: QUY LUONG

The 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) will be held in Cambodia from May 5 to 17 with the participation of 11 countries in the region including: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, East Timor and Vietnam. According to the announcement of the Organizing Committee, up to this point, Cambodia plans to host 36 sports with 583 competitions. Including new competitions such as Ouk Chatrang, Cricket, Floorball, Jetski, Obstacle Race, Hockey... According to this competition program, many of Vietnam's strengths are not included in the competition program of SEA Games 32 such as Archery, Shooting, Bodybuilding, Rowing and Canoeing, Kurash. In addition, many Olympic and Asian Games sports have had their contents cut, such as Wrestling, Boxing, Wushu, Taekwondo, Gymnastics (all women's contents removed); Dance Sports (all 12 traditional contents removed, 2 new Breaking contents added). This will greatly affect the overall performance of the entire Delegation.

The Vietnamese sports delegation, consisting of more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, experts, and delegation officials, is expected to depart for Cambodia from May 3-18. The earliest sport to start will be football, with the national U22 football team departing on April 22 to prepare for the competitions at the Games.

The 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) will be held in Cambodia from May 5-17 with the participation of 11 countries in the region. According to the announcement of the Organizing Committee, up to this point, Cambodia plans to host 36 sports with 583 competitions. Including new competitions such as Ouk Chatrang, Cricket, Floorball, Jetski, Obstacle Race, Hockey, etc.

According to this competition program, many of Vietnam's strengths are not included in the competition program of the 32nd SEA Games such as Archery, Shooting, Bodybuilding, Rowing and Canoeing, Kurash. In addition, many Olympic and Asian Games sports have had their contents cut such as Wrestling, Boxing, Wushu, Taekwondo, Gymnastics (removing all women's contents); Sports Dance (removing all 12 traditional contents, adding 2 new Breaking contents). This will greatly affect the overall performance of the whole delegation.

VAN GIANG

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