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Madam Pang takes responsibility for Thailand missing out on all 4 football gold medals at SEA Games

Madam Pang takes responsibility for Thailand missing out on all 4 football gold medals at SEA Games

Madam Pang, president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), has issued an apology and accepted full responsibility after the host nation failed to secure any of the four gold medals across football and futsal events at the 33rd SEA Games.
Vietnam athletics team receives over $57,000 in awards for SEA Games success

Vietnam athletics team receives over $57,000 in awards for SEA Games success

Philippe Troussier's legacy continues to benefit Vietnam

Philippe Troussier's legacy continues to benefit Vietnam

How Vietnam's SEA Games performance compares with Singapore and the Philippines by Olympic standards

How Vietnam's SEA Games performance compares with Singapore and the Philippines by Olympic standards

Despite a successful campaign at the 33rd SEA Games with 87 gold medals, only 52% of these came from sports included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the lowest percentage among the top six nations in the region.
December 26, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Indonesia proposes expanded SEA Games format including Australia and other nations

Indonesia proposes expanded SEA Games format including Australia and other nations

Indonesia has put forward an initiative to invite additional countries, including Australia, to take part in a revamped event dubbed the SEA Games Plus.
December 26, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies

From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies

The 33rd SEA Games in Thailand were marred by organizational controversies both leading up to and during the event.
December 24, 2025 | 07:54 pm PT
Vietnam university awards student with nearly $4,000 and iPhone 17 Pro for winning SEA Games esport gold

Vietnam university awards student with nearly $4,000 and iPhone 17 Pro for winning SEA Games esport gold

A female university student who won gold for Vietnam in Esports at the 33rd SEA Games has been rewarded with VND102 million ($3,900) and an iPhone 17 Pro Max by her university.
December 24, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Thai boxer demands gold medal after disputed Muay Thai final at SEA Games

Thai boxer demands gold medal after disputed Muay Thai final at SEA Games

Thai Muay Thai boxer Mongkutpetch Petchprawfar has filed a formal complaint with Thailand’s Olympic authorities after what his camp says was a biased judging decision in the Muay Thai finals at the 33rd SEA Games.
December 23, 2025 | 10:55 pm PT
From Singapore's mermaids to Vietnam's athletic queen, records fall at 33rd SEA Games

From Singapore's mermaids to Vietnam's athletic queen, records fall at 33rd SEA Games

The 33rd SEA Games delivered a surge of record-breaking performances across athletics, swimming, shooting and other Olympic sports, as athletes rewrote regional and Games benchmarks and host Thailand posted its biggest gold-medal haul in history.
December 23, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Thailand expects SEA Games revenue to exceed forecasts by 2.5 times

Thailand expects SEA Games revenue to exceed forecasts by 2.5 times

Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), Gongsak Yodmani, projects that the 33rd SEA Games will generate a record-breaking 14 billion baht (US$447.7 million), a figure that far surpasses initial expectations.
December 21, 2025 | 09:40 pm PT
Thailand sparks controversy by not including Vietnam's men football gold medal win in SEA Games highlights

Thailand sparks controversy by not including Vietnam's men football gold medal win in SEA Games highlights

Host nation Thailand has sparked controversy by leaving out Vietnam's men's football victory from the official highlight reel at the 33rd SEA Games closing ceremony.
December 21, 2025 | 09:38 pm PT
Controversial SEA Games conclude in Thailand as Malaysia named next host

Controversial SEA Games conclude in Thailand as Malaysia named next host

The 33rd SEA Games came to a close in Bangkok on Saturday night, with Vietnam finishing third overall as Thailand dominated the medal table and handed hosting duties to Malaysia.
December 20, 2025 | 05:09 am PT
Vietnam boxer frustrated with defeat after controversy in SEA Games final against Thailand

Vietnam boxer frustrated with defeat after controversy in SEA Games final against Thailand

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Van Duong has voiced frustration regarding his loss in the men's under-57 kg boxing final at the 33rd SEA Games, claiming that the Thai opponent’s foul cost him the match.
December 20, 2025 | 03:10 am PT
Tactical analysis: How Vietnam stage classic comeback against Thailand in SEA Games final

Tactical analysis: How Vietnam stage classic comeback against Thailand in SEA Games final

Coach Kim Sang-sik's decisive personnel changes, combined with the decision to push the team higher up and apply greater pressure from the front line, were the catalysts for Vietnam's emotional comeback against Thailand in the 33rd SEA Games men’s football final.
December 20, 2025 | 12:13 am PT
Former Thailand national players clash over SEA Games final defeat against Vietnam

Former Thailand national players clash over SEA Games final defeat against Vietnam

A war of words has erupted among former Thailand national team stars following the U22 team's 2-3 loss against Vietnam in the 33rd SEA Games men's football final.
December 19, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
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