Hanoi’s Department of Public Security has increased itsforces and concertedly implemented measures to ensure security and safety forthe opening ceremony as well as all events and competitions during the Games.
Forces are being deployed to streets, training andcompetition venues, and accommodations of athletes, sport officials andreferees.
The My Dinh National Stadium, where the opening ceremonywill take place, important competition venues, big hotels and accommodations ofthe international delegations also see the presence of firefighters.
The opening ceremony is expected to impress spectators withvarious performances demonstrating an active Vietnam able to connect with andinspire other regional countries amid many global uncertainties.
The ceremony will honour not only Vietnamese culture butalso cultural identities of Southeast Asian nations, so as to strengthen theregional friendship and solidarity. It will also promote athletes’ dedicationand fair-play spirit and motivate their internal strength at competitions.
SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, isbeing held in the capital and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May23.
Featuring 40 sports with 523 events, it is expected toattract around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated forlate 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic./.