The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia
The 31st Southeast Asian Games, commonly known as Cambodia 2023, is a biennial multi-sport event that is being held in Cambodia from May 5 to 17, 2023. The Games feature 37 sports and 647 events, with more than 10,000 athletes from 11 countries competing for medals.
Vietnam Leads the Medal Tally with Over 1,000 Golds
As of May 16, 2023, Vietnam is dominating the medal tally with a total of 1,008 gold medals, 701 silver medals, and 578 bronze medals. Thailand is in second place with 504 gold medals, 476 silver medals, and 440 bronze medals. Indonesia is in third place with 313 gold medals, 316 silver medals, and 322 bronze medals.
Host Nation Cambodia Performs Well
Host nation Cambodia has performed well in the Games, winning a total of 92 gold medals, 117 silver medals, and 172 bronze medals. This is a significant improvement from the previous SEA Games, which were held in the Philippines in 2019, where Cambodia won only 46 gold medals.
Several Sports Still to Be Decided
Several sports are still to be decided, including football, basketball, and volleyball. The football final will be played on May 17th between Vietnam and Thailand, while the basketball final will be played on May 16th between the Philippines and Indonesia. The volleyball final will be played on May 17th between Thailand and Indonesia.
Medal Tally Update
The following table shows the top 10 countries in the medal tally as of May 16, 2023:
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | 1,008 | 701 | 578 | 2,287 |
| 2 | Thailand | 504 | 476 | 440 | 1,420 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 313 | 316 | 322 | 951 |
| 4 | Philippines | 269 | 238 | 308 | 815 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 130 | 112 | 141 | 383 |
| 6 | Singapore | 81 | 75 | 96 | 252 |
| 7 | Myanmar | 54 | 54 | 92 | 200 |
| 8 | Cambodia | 92 | 117 | 172 | 381 |
| 9 | Laos | 26 | 30 | 61 | 117 |
| 10 | Brunei | 4 | 3 | 12 | 19 |
Conclusion
The 31st SEA Games in Cambodia have been a successful event for Vietnam, who have dominated the medal tally. Host nation Cambodia has also performed well, winning a significant number of medals. Several sports are still to be decided, and the final medal tally will be determined on May 17th.
