SEA Games 2023: Mikkel Lee shocks everyone, including himself, with victory in 50m butterfly
Lee’s swim also met the 23.53 “A” qualifying time for July’s world meet in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Upcoming movie revisits Beijing Winter Olympics
As the official film of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the movie began production in 2020 with over 1,000 crew members recruited to capture the lesser-known moments of the…
Postcard from Phnom Penh: Like Bokator, Cambodia’s capital captures its past and present
Kun bokator, an ancient martial art dating back to the Khmer empire, is featuring for the first time at the SEA Games.
SEA Games: ‘She said yes!’ – Proposal perfect ending to triathlete Bryce Chong’s outing
Having bought the wedding ring in mid-2022, Bryce Chong was unable to find a suitable moment to pop the question, until a friend suggested he propose during the Games.
Janry Ubas wins long jump gold to end string of SEA Games heartbreaks
The lengthy wait for the 29-year-old came to an end after he registered 7.85 meters on his first try, which eventually became his winning jump after four successive fouls.
Hong Kong fencer Vivian Kong retakes world No. 1 ranking
Kong’s win catapults her ahead of current No. 1, Song Se-ra of South Korea, according to a media report.
SEA Games 2023: Shanti Pereira wins 200m gold in Cambodia for third title
The 26-year-old blazed the lane in 22.69 seconds in the women’s 200m final to capture her third SEA Games title.
‘Spectacular’ SEA Games opening draws international praise
The opening was presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and delegates from various regional sporting bodies.
Quah Zheng Wen’s fighting spirit shines; Singapore win four swimming golds
He has won the 100m backstroke at five straight Games, a commendable record given he currently has to balance training while undergoing national service.
Chinese premier meets with IOC president in Beijing
Li said China has always valued the development of sports, participated in Olympic affairs, and has maintained fruitful cooperation with the IOC.