The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is amulti-sport event involving participants from 11 countries in Southeast Asia. The games aim to promote friendship, cooperation, and understanding among the participating countries. The 32nd edition of the SEA Games will be hosted by Cambodia from May 5 to 16, 2023, at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh. In this article, we will discuss the dates, venues, and teams participating in the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games 2023.
Dates and Venues
The 32nd Southeast Asian Games 2023 will be held from May 5 to 16, 2023, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The games will be hosted at the Morodok Techo National Stadium, which was constructed specifically for the games. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 seats and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to provide a world-class experience to athletes and spectators.
Participating Countries
Eleven countries will be participating in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games 2023. These countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Each country will send a delegation consisting of athletes, coaches, and officials.
Sports and Events
The 32nd Southeast Asian Games 2023 will feature 40 sports and over 520 events. These events will take place across different venues in Phnom Penh and will include both traditional and modern sports. The sports that will be played in the games include:
Aquatics
Aquatics will be a major highlight of the games, with events like swimming, diving, and water polo taking place. These events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Aquatics Centre.
Athletics
Athletics will be another major event in the games, with competitions in track and field events like sprinting, distance running, jumping, and throwing. The events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.
Basketball
Basketball will be a popular sport in the games, with competitions for both men and women. The events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.
Boxing
Boxing will be a highly anticipated event, with competitions in different weight categories. The events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.
Cycling
Cycling will include both road and track events, with competitions in different categories like sprinting, endurance, and team events. The events will be held at different venues in Phnom Penh.
Football
Football will be a popular event in the games, with competitions for both men and women. The events will be held at different venues in Phnom Penh.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics will include competitions in artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline gymnastics. The events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.
Shooting
Shooting will include competitions in different shooting disciplines like pistol, rifle, and shotgun events. The events will be held at the National Shooting Range in Phnom Penh.
Weightlifting
Weightlifting will be another highly anticipated event, with competitions in different weight categories. The events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.
Wrestling
Wrestling will include competitions in different styles like freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The events will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.