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6 unusual facts about 2009 Southeast Asian Games


2009 Southeast Asian Games

The Games were considered a success for Laos, one of the poorest countries in the world, and a nation which had only sent four athletes to the 2008 Olympic Games.

New Laos National Stadium (ceremony, athletics, football) – 25,000 seat capacity.

Beerlao

Beerlao was an official sponsor of the 2009 Southeast Asian Games held 9–18 December 2009 in Vientiane as well as most sports events in the country.

Hyrulnizam Juma'at

Hyrul has represented Singapore's U-23 side in the 2009 Southeast Asian Games, playing in 4 games, during the competition.

Laotian Chinese

Today in Laos, many ethnic Chinese migrants have decided to reside in Laos, making the population rise by a couple of thousands, Many ethnic Chinese were also involved in constructing the 2009 Southeast Asian Games venues held in Vientiane.

New Laos National Stadium

New Laos National Stadium is a new multi-use stadium in Vientiane, Laos, that was built in 2009 It was used mostly for football matches as well as athletics events and was used to host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games.


Boxing at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games

This is the Summary of the Boxing event at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Vientiane, Laos.

Feng Tianwei

Feng took part in the 25th Southeast Asian Games in Vientiane, Laos.

Sepak takraw at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games

Sepak Takraw at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games were held in LAO International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre - ITECC, Vientiane, Laos

Taekwondo at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games

Taekwondo at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games were held in the Booyong Gymnasium National University Center, Vientiane, Laos

Volleyball at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games

Beach Volleyball at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games were held in Beach Volleyball Stadium, National Sport Complex, Vientiane, Laos

Wang Yuegu

Wang participated in the 25th Southeast Asian Games in Vientiane, Laos.


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