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Vietnam sends biggest delegation to SEA Games 32

Vietnam organised a ceremony on Wednesday evening to send a 1,003-member delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will be held in Cambodia.

Vietnam organised a ceremony on Wednesday evening to send a 1,003-member delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will be held in Cambodia.

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The delegation, including more than 700 athletes, was the biggest team that has been sent to a SEA Games event abroad.

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Attending the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai expressed the hope that Vietnamese athletes would excel, contributing to enhancing the position of Vietnamese sports.

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According to delegation head Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Dang Ha Viet, Vietnam would compete in 30 of 36 sports at SEA Games 32, aiming for 90-120 gold medals and a top-three medal tally finish.


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As scheduled, the U22 football team will be the first to depart for the games on April 26, while other sports teams will arrive in Cambodia on May 3.

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SEA Games 32 will take place in Phnom Penh and four other localities of Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot and Kep from May 5-17. It is expected to welcome over 12,400 athletes, coaches and staff from regional sports delegations.

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As host of SEA Games 31, Vietnam topped the medal table with 205 golds. Thailand came second with 92 and Indonesia third with 69.
Source: dtinews.vn
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