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Vietnam pledges assistance to Laos' 25th SEA Games

Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnam will send equipments for competition houses and provide technical assistance to help Laos prepare for the organisation of the 25 th SEA Games, scheduled for December.

The pledge was made meetings between Vietnamese sports experts and Lao colleagues regarding cooperation in the organisation of Southeast Asia’s largest sports event.

The Vietnamese experts, led by Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee Hoang Vinh Giang, also shared with Lao officials practical experiences from the organisation of the 23 rd SEA Games in 2007. (VNA)

Sepak takraw squad kicking along towards Laos SEA Games

Sepak takraw squad kicking along towards SEA Games

After intense competition, 42 sepak takraw athletes have been selected for tactics and skills training in preparation for 25th SEA Games in Vientiane in December.

The Lao Sepak Takraw Federation held a qualifying competition in Savannakhet province from April 3 to 5 to choose the best sepak takraw athletes from around the country.

Players selected for the games squad will continue their training at Savannahket's Sepak Takraw Centre.

There are no guarantees though, as only 36 male and female kickers will make the final cut.

Federation secretary Somsavath Phongsa said 60 athletes from six provinces participated in the competition.

Players represented the provinces of Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Savannakhet, Champassak and Vientiane , as well as capital.

“These activities are another opportunity for the federation to select the best sepak takraw players, after the eighth National Games held in Champassak province in December last year,” Mr Somsavath said.

After early setbacks, Savannakhet province took out Borikhamxay province 19-21, 21-18 and 17-16 in the final. In third place was Vientiane .

Borikhamxay province reversed its fortunes in the women's doubles competition, disposing of Vientiane province in two sets, 21-15 and 21-13. Savannakhet province was third.

It was an all-Savannakhet final in the men's singles, with a final scoreline of 21-19, 21-15. Third placed was Vientiane .

Borikhamxay province met Savannakhet province in the women's singles, taking the final 21-18 and21-15. Vientiane province took the last place on the podium.

Mr Somsavath said the choice of Savannakhet as the venue was no coincidence, as it had proved itself a hotbed of kicking talent.

“Savannakhet has more strong athletes than other provinces, so that is why the federation decided to gather 42 athletes in Savannakhet province after the competition,” Mr Somsavath said.

“I believe the sepak takraw federation is the first to gather athletes in another province, not here in Vientiane like so many of the federations participating in the SEA Games.”

The federation will whittle down the squad further, with the best 18 men and women to participate in the SEA Games at the end of this year.

FIFA supports training course for Lao sports official to prepare for 25th SEA Games

(KPL) The Asian Football Federation organized in Vientiane on 6 April a five day training course to develop football administration, management and coaching capacity within the Lao Football Federation.

The regional course which is part of the Futuro programme run by FIFA, concentrated on instruction of coaches, referees, administrators and sports medicine practitioners, with a view to producing active, home grown management talent, with the proactive effort of member associations.

The five day training course will focus on administrative proficiency, FIFA development activities, general management and finance, as well as competition organization, planning and marketing.