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SEA Games Mascot Redesign Sparks Debate Over National Identity

The redesign of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2025 mascot has stirred debate in Thailand, as organizers replaced the original seven colorful characters with two new figures featuring the colors of the Thai national flag. Originally unveiled earlier this year, the first iteration of the mascots, known as The...

Thailand Cleared to Host Petanque at SEA Games After World Federation Reversal

Thailand will host the pétanque competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games this...

Thailand to ‘Clarify Misunderstandings’ after SEA Games Petanque Ban

AFP - Thailand said Tuesday, 23 September, it would "clarify misunderstandings" after the world...

Pétanque Dropped from 2025 Southeast Asian Games Over Thai Federation Scandal

The World Pétanque and Bowls Federation has officially banned all pétanque (boules) competitions from...

Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to...

Donation Request in Support of Vientiane Athletes Draws Public Ire

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed their dissatisfaction with a request for donations from members of society in support of athletes representing the city...

Xieng Khouang to Host the 11th Lao National Games in December

Xieng Khouang province is all set to host the 11th Lao National Games in December and has invited residents and tourists to attend the...

Indonesia to Demolish Football Stadium Where Over 130 People Lost Their Lives

Indonesia will demolish and rebuild a football stadium where more than 130 people including football fans and police died in a stampede earlier this...

Vientiane Judo Club Comes First in Lao Judo Championship

The Vientiane Judo Club got first place in the 11th Lao Judo Championships Minister of Education and Sports Cup, winning six gold, 11 silver,...

Laos Qualifies for the Final of AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023

Under the leadership of head coach Kanlaya Sysomvang, the Laos U17 football team has made it to the final of the AFC U17 Asian...

Laos Loses to Iran in First Match at AFC U17 Asia Cup 2023 Qualifiers

The Laos U17 football team played their first match against Iran on October 5 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and lost with a score of 0-3. Since...