Thai press highly appreciates beautiful images at the flag-raising ceremony
At around 1pm on December 8, the sports delegations participating in the 33rd SEA Games arrived at the Huamark Sports Complex (Bangkok) to prepare for the flag-raising ceremony. It is unclear whether the organizing committee intentionally or unintentionally arranged the Cambodian sports delegation to sit next to Thailand.
Representatives from both sides exchanged friendly gestures. The Thai side took the initiative to ask for a photo with Cambodia. In response, the representative from Angkor also appeared happy and comfortable. Finally, the SEA Games flag raising ceremony went well.
Thai reporters also smiled and looked excited when witnessing this image. Tuntat Vinitmanoon, reporter for Thairath TV (Thailand) shared with Thanh Nien reporter: "Sports is sports. Politics is politics. These two things are not related and we must clearly distinguish them."
The actions of the Thai and Cambodian sports delegations send a positive message. In the context of the tense war at the border of the two countries, this is an important factor, helping the 33rd SEA Games to continue without any further incidents. Previously, the Cambodian sports delegation
As soon as they arrived at Huamark, the Cambodian athlete was excited.
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The Thai (left) and Cambodian sports delegations were seated next to each other.
The head of the Cambodian sports delegation also comfortably posed for the camera.
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Representatives of the Thai sports delegation proactively went to Cambodia to take photos and "like"
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Friendly handshakes from both sides
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The Cambodian sports delegation participated easily and raised the flag.
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Although it was quite sunny, the athletes still seemed comfortable.
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The radiant look from the Cambodian female athlete attracted the attention of photojournalists.
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The Cambodian national flag (second from left) is raised during the flag-raising ceremony.
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The actions of the two sports delegations of Cambodia and Thailand also demonstrated the significance of the 33rd SEA Games flag-raising ceremony, showing the spirit of solidarity, friendship and the aspiration to build a peaceful , stable and sustainable ASEAN community. When the national flags of Southeast Asian countries fluttered together to the majestic music, it was a vivid symbol of the spirit of "One Vision - One Identity - One Community" that ASEAN has repeatedly affirmed in its joint statements.
Since the first Southeast Asian Games, the SEA Games have always been seen as a forum for unity rather than competition, where sports become a bridge between nations. The flag-raising ceremony, therefore, is a moment that evokes a sense of pride but at the same time reminds us of our shared responsibility to foster peace, mutual understanding and sustainable development in the region.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tuyet-voi-tinh-cam-than-thien-vdv-thai-lan-va-camuchia-giua-chien-su-cang-thang-the-thao-la-the-185251208162544205.htm
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