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“SEA Games 31 clearly shows the will and aspiration of Vietnam, a Hanoi that calms the mountains and rivers”

After more than 2 weeks of competing with 40 sports and 523 events with about 10,000 participants, the 31st SEA Games held in Vietnam has reached its final stage. The closing ceremony taking place on the evening of May 23 at the Indoor Athletics Palace (Hanoi) will end the biggest sporting event in Southeast Asia in 2022, affirming Vietnam’s efforts and position with friends. area.

Before the closing ceremony took place, the reporter reported Vietnamese people had a conversation with Mr. Do Dinh Hong – Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports about the capital’s organization at the 31st SEA Games.

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Mr. Do Dinh Hong – Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports. (Photo: TP)

After many days of exciting competition, the 31st Southeast Asian Games – SEA Games 31 has come to an end. How do you evaluate the organization of Hanoi Capital in recent days?

– SEA Games 31 will officially close. Up to this point, although it is still maintaining maximum concentration on all work in all relevant departments, it can be affirmed that Hanoi capital, along with 11 cities and provinces, has organized the event. successful, meeting most of the expectations of the Vietnamese people and satisfying sports delegations, fans and media from other countries coming to Hanoi and 11 cities and provinces to compete, work and visit tourism. calendar.

With the utmost determination and effort, over the past few days, the whole political system of Hanoi capital has made great efforts together with the members of the 31st SEA Games Organizing Committee to direct and carry out many different tasks. in order to create unity, connection and close association in the organization and best service for the Opening Ceremony and the sports competitions at the 31st SEA Games.

Besides, we focus on facilities; environmental sanitation; the plan to ensure political security, social order and safety; traffic plan; fire prevention; COVID-19 disease prevention and control; mobilize volunteers to serve the congress.

In the past few days, the people of the Capital have also worked together and united in building a civilized lifestyle, decorating the city, cleaning the environment, creating an atmosphere of excitement among the people, practically welcoming the Sports Festival. The 31st Southeast Asia took place in the area.

The successful preparation and organization of the 31st SEA Games during the pandemic is still complicated by the affirmation: Despite all the difficulties, we still carry out the Games with all the excitement, determination and enthusiasm.

We ourselves are really happy that everything has been and is going very well. Honestly, it wasn’t until the closing ceremony ended successfully and safely that we could breathe a sigh of relief (laughs).

How do international friends evaluate the organization of the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, sir?

– Through the process of contact as well as according to the information we received, members of 11 sports delegations participating in the 31st SEA Games, all recognized the organization of the host Vietnam in general, as well as the Hanoi capital. Internal facilities and volunteers are very good, effective, true to the spirit of a regional sports festival.

Friends in the area also said that Vietnamese people are very friendly, open and hospitable. The beauty of the land and the people of the Capital make them love and appreciate it.

In addition to participating sports delegations, the 31st SEA Games is also a gathering place for hundreds of press reporters from different countries to work. Not only creating conditions for reporters to work at the 31 SEA Games according to the program, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, and related units, also help foreign reporters learn more about Vietnam such as participating in the event. free tours, visit unique landscapes and landscapes in Hanoi as well as provinces and cities that organize competitions. They all highly appreciate the organization as well as the friendliness, hospitality and professionalism of Vietnam.

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Delegates press the button to open the Southeast Asian Youth Day 2022. (Photo: Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

Through SEA Games 31, how did Hanoi capital introduce itself to regional and international friends? After the event, what do you expect to bring Vietnamese culture in general and Hanoi culture in particular to the world?

– Over the past 2 weeks, foreign tourists not only from Southeast Asia but also many countries around the world have been immersed in the vibrant, joyful, exchange-rich atmosphere, strengthening the solidarity of Hanoi in particular. Vietnam in general with every country in the world. In addition to sports, Hanoi capital also had a great opportunity to promote its culture, history, cuisine, people… to anyone present in the capital during the 31st SEA Games. It is also an opportunity for Hanoi and Vietnam to attract tourists, promote the image of the country and its people to international friends, and create momentum for the development of Hanoi and the whole country in the coming time.

Hanoi has organized 16 art and culture programs, built publications and social media channels, and organized many tourism events to promote the image of Hanoi – Vietnam on the occasion of the 31st SEA Games, such as: Food and Tourism Festival of Hanoi Craft Villages in 2022; Southeast Asian Youth Festival, Gift Fair, Handicrafts… Through that, the capital has introduced itself as a place with a long history of tradition, history, culture, and heroes, but also present day. modern, civilized, is a safe, friendly and attractive destination for international tourists and friends.

Besides, I think, every athlete, every fan is the “tourist ambassador” of Hanoi. Through their behavior, gameplay, and communication, friends around the world will have the clearest sense of Hanoians as well as Hanoi culture.

The 31st SEA Games has contributed to the clearest expression of Vietnamese culture and Vietnamese aspirations. Vietnam’s will is strongly affirmed through the breathtaking final matches, through the patriotic spirit of each athlete, fan… participating.

Also through this SEA Games, Southeast Asia’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, solidarity and shine is even more evident. The congress helps the people of Vietnam and international friends get closer together, radiating positive energies to join hands for a peaceful and developed world.

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The 31st SEA Games gathered the largest number of fans ever. (Photo: Chinh Hoang)

One of the differences of SEA Games 31 is the amazing fan force. They promote impartial, professional, fair flight. Many stories and images have been spread on social networks, fanning the flames of sport, solidarity, shining together and for a stronger Southeast Asia. This is also the Southeast Asian sports festival with the largest number of participating home fans ever in all sports. What do you think about the SEA Games audience this period, and can you explain why?

– Right. The fan force in Hanoi in particular, as well as the whole country in general, has brought success to this sports festival. Their cheers not only create enthusiasm for athletes competing on the field, but also a source of motivation for those involved in the organization and implementation of the 31st SEA Games.

After 2 years, many cultural and sports events have been postponed or canceled due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 31st SEA Games is not only a sporting event, but also inspires and inspires people. Vietnam, quench their “thirst”. Because of that, many people want to be present in the stands, cheering on the athletes competing.

Besides, the propaganda work is also promoted to each locality, each neighborhood. Many neighborhood groups have posted the schedule of matches, many groups of people have come together to cheer for the SEA Games, and groups of supporters have been established to give advice and ways to cheer for each other. They have created professionalism and fair play that international sports groups also admire and appreciate.

The closing ceremony taking place at the Indoor Athletics Palace (Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi) is the most anticipated event today. Can you share some information about this event?

– Hanoi is the heart of the country, where the opening and closing ceremonies as well as 25/40 sports of the 31st SEA Games are held. This is also the place to welcome the sports delegations in the region back to say their goodbyes. goodbye. Through the closing ceremony, once again, we want to emphasize the image of a friendly, hospitable, civilized and modern Hanoi in the eyes of international friends.

During the closing program, each section has highlight performances, associated with Vietnamese culture and the common culture of Southeast Asia. In particular, saying goodbye to sports delegations and international audiences will be shown with a performance imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity.

Also at the closing ceremony of the 31st SEA Games, after summarizing and honoring the achievements of the Games, the torch-lighting, flag-lowering, and flag-receiving ceremony, the host country of SEA Games 32, Cambodia, will bring the a special repertoire with typical stories about the country, people and culture of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, to welcome participating countries. Just like the opening ceremony, we are working with the director team and participating forces to complete the final stages according to the approved script.

The performers are all trying their best to have a successful closing ceremony, as a beautiful and impressive farewell to international friends.

The Vietnamese sports delegation has firmly secured the first position in the whole delegation, with the participation of many athletes from the capital Hanoi. How do you rate this achievement?

– This is not a surprising achievement because at this SEA Games, we participate in many content, with the appearance of many excellent faces. In which, Hanoi has had 67 coaches and 303 athletes summoned to national sports teams. Athletes and coaches of the Hanoi sports delegation have achieved the goal of contributing 25-30% of the gold medals of the Vietnamese sports delegation at the 31st SEA Games.

In particular, the Vietnamese sports delegation has had great success in many Olympic sports, setting many national records as well as SEA Games records. As a typical example, the Vietnamese athletics team, although only aiming to win 15-17 gold medals, performed excellently to win 22 gold medals.

On the evening of May 21, the Vietnamese women’s football team successfully defended the SEA Games gold medal. In the match last night, the U23 Vietnam team also continued to keep this achievement at My Dinh stadium, making the joy of the Vietnamese people even more complete.

Thank you for this interview!

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