Hanoi (VNA) – Many important contents about the organisation of the 31stSoutheast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Vietnam in 2021 were approved at aworking session of the committee for sports and law in the frameworkof the second meeting of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) on November 19 in Hanoi.

Addressing the event, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration(VSA) of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Duc Phan saidthe organisation board proposed to organise 40 sports with more than 520competition categories.

Vietnam is working hard toprepare for successfully organising SEA Games 31, and wishes all ASEAN membernations will work together to have an exciting and attractive Games. 

Phan suggested all the participants approve the minutes of the first meetingand regulations. 

Regarding the number of sports and competition categories of SEA Games 31,basing on the proposals of countries at the first session, the organising boardadded four sports for consideration and approval, including indoor Hockey,E-sports, triathlon and Jujitsu.

The board will also continue to consider the number of sports and categories toannounce at an upcoming meeting of team leaders.

According to Hoang Quoc Vinh, head of the VSA’s Elite SportsDepartment, SEA Games 31 will take place from November 21 to December 2, 2021in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities including Bac Ninh, HaiDuong, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, Vinh Phuc,Phu Tho and Bac Giang. 

Of the 36 sports with 450 categories that were approved, two sports are inGroup 1, 29 in Group 2 and five in Group 3 in line with the regulations, henoted.

Vinh also affirmed that Vietnam will comply with the guidelines of the WorldHealth Organisation (WHO) to ensure safety for those participating in theregional sports event./.