Shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh was honored by Thailand at the 33rd SEA Games.

A photograph of shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh was prominently displayed by the host country in the exhibition area of ​​the 33rd SEA Games.

Vietnamese fans are delighted to see Hoang Xuan Vinh appearing at the SEA Games 33 - Photo: THANH DINH

The 33rd SEA Games are currently taking place in Thailand with great excitement. Besides the events on the competition floor and medal achievements, the host country also has many exhibition areas showcasing the history of previous SEA Games and honoring legendary athletes of Southeast Asian sports .

Placed prominently at the center of the exhibition is a photograph of Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh. He is the only Vietnamese athlete in history to win an Olympic gold medal at Rio 2016.

The poster is titled: Vietnam - Rising in a New Era.

The host country wrote in its commentary: "Vietnam is one of the prime examples of systematic sports development over the past 10 years. From a country that had never won an Olympic gold medal, they rose to win a gold medal in shooting in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro."

Host nation Thailand displayed numerous posters showcasing sports from Southeast Asian countries - Photo: THANH DINH

Behind this success lies the establishment of a continuous system for selecting and developing athletes, from the youth level to the national team, with all of them maturing through the SEA Games as the first step."

"The SEA Games is the arena that awakens the era of a new generation of Vietnamese athletes, allowing them to rise and assert themselves," added host country Thailand.

Many interesting activities were organized by the host country, Thailand, in the exhibition area - Photo: THANH DINH

Vietnamese sports teams are entering the 33rd SEA Games with the goal of winning 91-110 gold medals and securing a top position among the participating countries.

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