Malaysia’s target of 31 gold medals set for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam is realistic, based on specific evaluation conducted by various parties, according to Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
SEA Games 31 symbols decorated in front of Bac Ninh province's multi-purpose gymnasium (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia’s target of 31 gold medals set for the upcoming31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam is realistic, based onspecific evaluation conducted by various parties, according to Youth and SportsMinister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
However, he said the number of gold medals could be higher,depending on the determination of the national athletes.
Sports analyst Dr Pekan Ramli was previously reported assaying that the target of 31 gold medals was seen as a safe move and should beincreased based on the participation of the 612 national athletes in the HanoiGames, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 23.
As such, Ahmad Faizal said he hopes that the national athletes willgive their full attention to improving their performance in facing the Gamesand other bigger meets.
The 31st SEA Games will feature 40 sports with 526categories. It will take place in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities, namely BacNinh, Bac Giang, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Hai Phong, Phu Tho, Hai Duong,Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, and Vinh Phuc./.
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SEA Games 31 symbols decorated in front of Bac Ninh province's multi-purpose gymnasium (Photo: VNA) 
