The 31st Southeast Asian Games will be held in May 2022 in ________.

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)

Sol.
The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) were scheduled to be held in Vietnam in May 2022. This multi-sport event is organized by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) and is one of the most prestigious sporting events in Southeast Asia, featuring athletes from 11 countries. These countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

Vietnam was originally selected as the host country for the 31st edition, with the games taking place in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The event was initially set for 2021 but was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making this edition unique in its delayed schedule. The games are known for their cultural significance and for fostering friendship and cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.

The SEA Games include a wide range of sports, such as athletics, swimming, football, badminton, boxing, and many others, with thousands of athletes participating across these disciplines.

Information Booster:

1. The SEA Games were first held in 1959 in Thailand.

2. The 31st edition of the games was expected to feature 40 sports.

3. Vietnam had previously hosted the SEA Games in 2003.

4. Countries like Thailand and Indonesia have traditionally been dominant in the SEA Games.

5. The event typically lasts around two weeks, with opening and closing ceremonies.

6. The official mascot of the SEA Games 2021 in Vietnam was a squirrel named "Sao La."