The 27th SEA Games successfully closed in Myanmar on December 22 after 11 days of competition in the spirit of friendship and solidarity.
The 27th SEA Games successfully closed in Myanmar on December 22 after 11 days of competition in the spirit of friendship and solidarity.
Vietnam’s sporting delegation ranked third with 73 gold, 86 silver and 86 bronze, surpassing its set target of 70 gold medals.
Thailand secured its top place in the Games’ medal tally (107 golds), while the host Myanmar was placed second (85 golds).
The closing ceremony at Wunna Theikdi stadium on the evening of December 22 deeply impressed the athletes and visitors with a firework display, parade, and music and dance performances in praise of friendship, cooperation and solidarity among regional countries.
The 28th SEA Games will take place in Singapore.
Some photos at the region’s largest sporting event in Myanmar:
The 27th SEA Games medal tally
Nguyen Thi Anh Vien - swimmer of three gold medals for Vietnam
Thach Kim Tuan, record breaker in the men’s weight-lifting event
Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son winner of two golds in the chess event
Nguyen Van Lai winner of two golds in the track-and-field event
Marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh, winner of three gold medals
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