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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...

Laos Fails to Win Any Medals in the 26th Asian Junior Table Tennis Championship

Lao junior table tennis athletes were unable to win any medals and the tournament's champions were Japan, India, and Thailand. Medals were awarded to the...

Laos Debuts as Host for the 26th Asian Junior Table Tennis Championship

Laos is to host the 26th Asian Junior Table Tennis Championship in Vientiane Capital, with teams from 17 countries attending. Secretary of the Laos Table...

Dee Sao Lao To Debut As First Lao Pro MMA Fighter

The Laotian Times interviews boxer and Muay world champion Dee Sao Lao, who will make her debut in Koh Lat, Thailand, this Saturday as...

Brunei to Play International Friendly Football Matches against Laos and Maldives

The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) announced this week that the country will host a series of international friendly matches to re-establish football...

Lao Youth Footballer to Train Professionally in Italy

A Lao national youth team footballer has recently been selected by the Italian Football Institute to soon train at the professional level in Italy. The Lao Football...

Laos National Sepak Takraw Teams See Wins at Kings Cup Tournament

Teams from Laos have won several matches at the King's Cup Sepak Takraw tournament held in Bangkok, Thailand from 23 to 31 July. Sepak...