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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 to Send Six Athletes to Compete at Tokyo Olympic Games

Laos is to send six athletes to compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo set to begin on 23 July. The group will be led...

Vietnam Postpones SEA Games Until Next Year

The 31st Southeast Asian Games, which were set to take place in Vietnam this year, have been postponed until next year amid Coronavirus concerns. The...

Authorities Authorize Outdoor Exercise During Lockdown

Authorities have changed their tune on outdoor exercise, with a new notice issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports now allowing people to...

First Female FIFA Referee in Laos

Miss Keomany Phengmeuangkhoun is the first woman from Laos to become a FIFA referee. According to a report by Lao Economic Daily, the 26-year-old woman...

First Korean Ambassador’s Cup Lao Baseball Tournament Held

The first Korean Ambassador's Cup Lao Baseball Tournament was held on Saturday in Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Vientiane Mai, the baseball tournament...

Laos to Accept Two Foreign Athletes of Lao Descent

The government of Laos is preparing to accept two athletes of Lao descent from the USA and France to join sporting teams representing Laos...