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The 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), commonly known as Philippines 2019, will be the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian Games, a biennial regional multi-sport event which will be hosted by the Philippines from 30 November to 11 December 2019. This will be the fourth time that the Philippines will host the games and its first time since 2005. This edition is most notable for being the first edition to include e-sports as well as having the highest number of sports in the history of the games, at 56.
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The 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), commonly known as Philippines 2019, will be the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian Games, a biennial regional multi-sport event which will be hosted by the Philippines from 30 November to 11 December 2019. This will be the fourth time that the Philippines will host the games and its first time since 2005. This edition is most notable for being the first edition to include e-sports as well as having the highest number of sports in the history of the games, at 56.
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew stunned in SEA Games final, says ‘my best wasn’t enough’
- 21-year-old Kunlavut won gold with a 21-13, 21-13 victory in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi
- World No 10 Loh took the lead in the first game but his Thai rival battled back to draw level before pulling away in decisive fashion.
Vietnam’s SEA Games to go ahead in 2022 after Covid-19 spread
Participating NOCs agree to reschedule Games after Covid-19 spread in the country brought under control.
Participating NOCs agree to reschedule Games after Covid-19 spread in the country brought under control.
Stunning new China-funded Cambodian National Stadium opens in Phnom Penh
Cambodia’s showpiece venue for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games is declared complete as China concludes the latest project in its ‘stadium diplomacy’ programme.
Cambodia’s showpiece venue for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games is declared complete as China concludes the latest project in its ‘stadium diplomacy’ programme.
Filipino NBA G-League star Sotto ready to ‘earn respect’ in NBA G-League
Basketball prodigy Kai Sotto describes ‘blessing and challenge’ in representing his beloved Philippines and his desire to follow in countryman Manny Pacquiao’s footsteps.
Basketball prodigy Kai Sotto describes ‘blessing and challenge’ in representing his beloved Philippines and his desire to follow in countryman Manny Pacquiao’s footsteps.
Cambodia’s young skateboarders dream of gold on home turf
Cambodia’s skateboarding scene is barely a decade old but a visit from Tony Hawk and an NGO from Afghanistan prompted the founding of a professional federation, and now young skaters are dreaming of success at the 2023 SEA Games.
Cambodia’s skateboarding scene is barely a decade old but a visit from Tony Hawk and an NGO from Afghanistan prompted the founding of a professional federation, and now young skaters are dreaming of success at the 2023 SEA Games.
Death diving to bog snorkelling: the world’s weirdest water sports
Canal leaping videos have gone viral on social media as people look for alternative sports in lockdown, while underwater hockey has made it to the Southeast Asian Games.
Canal leaping videos have gone viral on social media as people look for alternative sports in lockdown, while underwater hockey has made it to the Southeast Asian Games.
Singapore’s jiu-jitsu world champ fights for mental health
Constance Lien, Singapore’s only jiu-jitsu world champion, wants to use her teenage experiences with an eating disorder to help others.
Constance Lien, Singapore’s only jiu-jitsu world champion, wants to use her teenage experiences with an eating disorder to help others.
Filipino boxer Marcial dedicates Olympic berth to his father
The three-time SEA Games champion beat Mongolia’s Byamba-Erden Otgonbaatar in the last eight to reach guarantee an Olympic place.
The three-time SEA Games champion beat Mongolia’s Byamba-Erden Otgonbaatar in the last eight to reach guarantee an Olympic place.
E-sports and the Philippines: an electronic love story
Professional gaming has come a long way en route to becoming a history-making medal event at last December’s Southeast Asian Games in Manila.
Professional gaming has come a long way en route to becoming a history-making medal event at last December’s Southeast Asian Games in Manila.
Triumph amid chaos as Philippines tops SEA Games standings
Hosts finish top of the medal standings with 149 gold medals as Singapore dominate the swimming pool.
Hosts finish top of the medal standings with 149 gold medals as Singapore dominate the swimming pool.
SEA Games: Marcial wins gold after 71-second knockout
‘The next Manny Pacquiao’ secures third middleweight gold medal at SEA Games as Philippines re-marks its territory in Asian boxing.
‘The next Manny Pacquiao’ secures third middleweight gold medal at SEA Games as Philippines re-marks its territory in Asian boxing.
SEA Games sees uptick in sex trafficking in the Philippines
Organisers, the government and rights groups have been accused of not putting plans in place to address sexual exploitation, putting trafficked women and children at risk.
Organisers, the government and rights groups have been accused of not putting plans in place to address sexual exploitation, putting trafficked women and children at risk.
Schooling and Quah siblings dominate in SEA Games pool
Sisters make it a one-two in the women’s 200m butterfly final as their brother wins 200m fly event.
Sisters make it a one-two in the women’s 200m butterfly final as their brother wins 200m fly event.
Which Asian royals joined Prince Abdul Mateen at the SEA Games?
Malaysia’s Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Thailand’s Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana and the UAE’s Sheikh Juma Dalmoook al-Maktoum have all made their mark at previous games
Malaysia’s Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Thailand’s Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana and the UAE’s Sheikh Juma Dalmoook al-Maktoum have all made their mark at previous games
5 facts about Indonesia’s badminton pin-up boy Jonatan Christie
When he won the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, the 22-year-old sportsman whipped off his shirt – and a viral sensation was born, with 1.9 million Instagram fans and counting
When he won the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, the 22-year-old sportsman whipped off his shirt – and a viral sensation was born, with 1.9 million Instagram fans and counting
Swim star Schooling beaten by teammate Chua in 100m freestyle
Joseph Schooling stays on three golds at the SEA Games with teammate Chua winning 100m freestyle.
Joseph Schooling stays on three golds at the SEA Games with teammate Chua winning 100m freestyle.
Typhoon Kammuri flooding forces thousands from homes in Philippines
The Philippines has been hit by some of its worst flooding in decades, caused by Typhoon Kammuri. At least 13 have died and 1,200 homes have been destroyed.
The Philippines has been hit by some of its worst flooding in decades, caused by Typhoon Kammuri. At least 13 have died and 1,200 homes have been destroyed.
Schooling bounces back with double SEA Games golds
The swimmer pips Singapore teammate Quah Zheng Wen in a photo finish in the 100m butterfly final.
The swimmer pips Singapore teammate Quah Zheng Wen in a photo finish in the 100m butterfly final.
Joseph Schooling seals silver for Singapore at SEA Games
Olympic champion takes second place in 50m butterfly final, as teammate Tzen Wei Teong secures Singapore’s 22nd gold of the Games.
Olympic champion takes second place in 50m butterfly final, as teammate Tzen Wei Teong secures Singapore’s 22nd gold of the Games.
5 things to know about Aries Susanti, Indonesia’s speed climber
Aries Susanti, the Indonesian speed climber, is so quick fans call her ‘Super-Woman’, and her Instagram feed gains more followers with each competition
Aries Susanti, the Indonesian speed climber, is so quick fans call her ‘Super-Woman’, and her Instagram feed gains more followers with each competition
Malaysian fans rage after SEA Games knockout
‘SEAGames2019Fail’ hashtag trending on Twitter after Dines Dunaan awarded controversial win over Faizul Nasir.
‘SEAGames2019Fail’ hashtag trending on Twitter after Dines Dunaan awarded controversial win over Faizul Nasir.
Manila airport reopens after Typhoon Kammuri hits Philippines
At least three people have died as Typhoon Kammuri moves over the Philippines, causing widespread damage.
At least three people have died as Typhoon Kammuri moves over the Philippines, causing widespread damage.
Runner Royson Vincent: 5 things about Malaysia’s SEA Games hopeful
The 23-year-old is officially the fastest 800-metre runner in Southeast Asia, but remains a running man of mystery – so what do we know about him so far?
The 23-year-old is officially the fastest 800-metre runner in Southeast Asia, but remains a running man of mystery – so what do we know about him so far?