Miss SEA Games 2009 are waiting for you in Laos !

The final selection of 100 Ms SEA Games representatives will take
place on Friday at the National Culture Hall in Vientiane.

More than 200 girls have applied to the contest, but only 100 will be
chosen for the role.

Eleven country placard bearers will be selected from the 100
representatives to take part in the stadium parade that precedes the
games, which will be held next December in Vientiane.

The 100 selected participants will introduce themselves to the public
for the first time at Patuxay Monument at the start of the countdown
to the SEA Games, which will begin on New Year's Eve.

Organising sub-committee member, Mr Sopha Inthavong, said nationwide
applications opened at the end of July, and the three-part selection
process would culminate in the announcement this Friday.

Applicants were required to be Lao citizens, aged between 18 and 25,
and have a pleasant personality and good manners.

Participants also had to be single and be communicative, intelligent,
knowledgeable, talented and able to speak English.

Before the candidates were presented yesterday to the organising
committee at the National Culture Hall, they received training in
social etiquette and ceremonial presentation. Mr Sopha, who is also
one of the trainers, said training would continue after the selection
process.

“After their selection, the 100 Ms SEA Games representatives will
return to the National Culture Hall stage, where they will practise
how to nop (perform the traditional greeting), stand and act in a
socially appropriate manner,” Mr Sopha said.

He said those who were selected would also learn how to speak English
and take part in various activities, such as visiting important sites
in Vientiane like That Luang and the Hor Phra Keo museum.

They will be trained by staff who will give them suggestions on the
wearing of traditional clothes and tennis dress, before their public
presentation on December 31.

They will also learn how to dance to a selection of songs and rhythm,
and be guided in their choice of clothes.

An 18-year-old participant in the contest, Ms Soudaphone Tilakhoun,
who attends Pakpasak Technical School , said she was persuaded by her
friend to apply. She is hopeful of being selected in the group of 100
on Friday.

“ Laos will host the SEA Games for the first time, and I wanted to
play a part in serving the nation,” she said. “As a Lao girl I want to
give other people an insight into Lao culture, both in Laos and
overseas.”

Another participant, Ms Bouasavanh Phanthamit, 18, from Luang Prabang,
who studies at Rattana Business Administration College , said she too
wanted to serve her country while building her confidence.

“Actually I'm shy and never thought I could take part in the selection
process, but I've discovered I'm confident enough to go through with
it,” she said.

By Vientiane Times

Miss SEA Games 2009 are waiting for you in Laos !

The final selection of 100 Ms SEA Games representatives will take
place on Friday at the National Culture Hall in Vientiane.

More than 200 girls have applied to the contest, but only 100 will be
chosen for the role.

Eleven country placard bearers will be selected from the 100
representatives to take part in the stadium parade that precedes the
games, which will be held next December in Vientiane.

The 100 selected participants will introduce themselves to the public
for the first time at Patuxay Monument at the start of the countdown
to the SEA Games, which will begin on New Year's Eve.

Organising sub-committee member, Mr Sopha Inthavong, said nationwide
applications opened at the end of July, and the three-part selection
process would culminate in the announcement this Friday.

Applicants were required to be Lao citizens, aged between 18 and 25,
and have a pleasant personality and good manners.

Participants also had to be single and be communicative, intelligent,
knowledgeable, talented and able to speak English.

Before the candidates were presented yesterday to the organising
committee at the National Culture Hall, they received training in
social etiquette and ceremonial presentation. Mr Sopha, who is also
one of the trainers, said training would continue after the selection
process.

“After their selection, the 100 Ms SEA Games representatives will
return to the National Culture Hall stage, where they will practise
how to nop (perform the traditional greeting), stand and act in a
socially appropriate manner,” Mr Sopha said.

He said those who were selected would also learn how to speak English
and take part in various activities, such as visiting important sites
in Vientiane like That Luang and the Hor Phra Keo museum.

They will be trained by staff who will give them suggestions on the
wearing of traditional clothes and tennis dress, before their public
presentation on December 31.

They will also learn how to dance to a selection of songs and rhythm,
and be guided in their choice of clothes.

An 18-year-old participant in the contest, Ms Soudaphone Tilakhoun,
who attends Pakpasak Technical School , said she was persuaded by her
friend to apply. She is hopeful of being selected in the group of 100
on Friday.

“ Laos will host the SEA Games for the first time, and I wanted to
play a part in serving the nation,” she said. “As a Lao girl I want to
give other people an insight into Lao culture, both in Laos and
overseas.”

Another participant, Ms Bouasavanh Phanthamit, 18, from Luang Prabang,
who studies at Rattana Business Administration College , said she too
wanted to serve her country while building her confidence.

“Actually I'm shy and never thought I could take part in the selection
process, but I've discovered I'm confident enough to go through with
it,” she said.

By Vientiane Times

Lao Karatedo team eyes two golds in SEA Games 2009

Photo: Mr Vilayvong Boutdhakham ( third left ), Mr Phongsavath Boupha ( fourth left ), Mr Watanabe Toshiyuki ( fourth right ) and federation officials gather at the Youth Union on Monday. The Lao karatedo team is hoping for two gold medals at the 25 th SEA Games in Laos next year, after winning only one bronze medal at the 24 th SEA Games in Thailand last December. On Monday the Lao Karatedo Federation held a ceremony at the Lao Revolutionary Youth Union to present certificates and black belts (dan) to the federation president and officials. A representative of the Yuuwakai Association of Japan, Mr Watanabe Toshiyuki, presented certificates and black belts (5 dan, 4 dan and 3 dan) to President of the Lao Karatedo Federation and Deputy Security General of the Lao Revolutionary Youth Union, Mr Vilayvong Boutdhakham, and to the federation's vice presidents, secretary and trainers. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and consultant to the federation Phongsavath Boupha, national team members and members of the Vientiane Secondary School Karatedo Club also attended the ceremony. “We want to strengthen the hearts of the federation's president and officials to encourage them to continue to improving karatedo in Laos ,” Mr Phongsavath said. “We thank the Yuuwakai Association and hope Japan will continue to help us develop karatedo in Laos and that our two countries will enjoy friendly cooperation.” The karatedo team from Vientiane Secondary School gave a demonstration of their skills at the end of the ceremony. Consultant to the federation Sonesak N.Nhansana supervised an examination of karatedo fighters in several categories at the Lao Telecom Centre Shotokan Karatedo camp on Sunday. Seven candidates passed the examination and received a black belt and 3 kyu, 7 kyu and 8 kyu belts. They have been training in the sport since March this year. The camp will send a karatedo team to compete in the 8 th National Games in Champassak province in December and the camp's top fighters will join the national team at the 25 th SEA Games in Laos next year.

1993 Southeast Asian Games

SeaGames 2007NaKhon RATCHASIMA 2007 GAME
The 17th Southeast Asian Games were held in Singapore from 12 June to 20 June 1993।

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Indonesia	88	81	84	253
2	Thailand	63	70	63	196
3	Philippines	57	59	72	188
4	Singapore	50	40	74	164
5	Malaysia	43	45	65	153
6	Vietnam	9	6	19	34
7	Myanmar	8	13	1	22
8	Laos	0	1	0	1

1993 Southeast Asian Games

SeaGames 2007NaKhon RATCHASIMA 2007 GAME
The 17th Southeast Asian Games were held in Singapore from 12 June to 20 June 1993।

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Indonesia	88	81	84	253
2	Thailand	63	70	63	196
3	Philippines	57	59	72	188
4	Singapore	50	40	74	164
5	Malaysia	43	45	65	153
6	Vietnam	9	6	19	34
7	Myanmar	8	13	1	22
8	Laos	0	1	0	1

1991 Southeast Asian Games

The 16th Southeast Asian games were held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November - 3 December 1991. This was the second time that the country hosted the biennial regional sporting event. It was officially opened by President Corazon Aquino at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila through a colorful opening ceremony. It was the only SEA games where the overall championship was heavily contested. The deciding medal came from the last sporting event - women's marathon where Indonesia got the gold medal. The host country was disappointed when they were two gold medals short of getting the over-all championship।

Mabuhay, the Sarimanok, a colourful mountain-dwelling fighting cock, was the official mascot of the XVI Seagame

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Indonesia	92	86	67	245
2	Philippines	91	62	86	239
3	Thailand	72	80	69	221
4	Malaysia	36	38	66	140
5	Singapore	18	32	45	95
6	Myanmar	12	16	29	57
7	Vietnam	7	12	10	29
8	Brunei	0	0	8	8
9	Laos	0	0	0	0

1991 Southeast Asian Games

The 16th Southeast Asian games were held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November - 3 December 1991. This was the second time that the country hosted the biennial regional sporting event. It was officially opened by President Corazon Aquino at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila through a colorful opening ceremony. It was the only SEA games where the overall championship was heavily contested. The deciding medal came from the last sporting event - women's marathon where Indonesia got the gold medal. The host country was disappointed when they were two gold medals short of getting the over-all championship।

Mabuhay, the Sarimanok, a colourful mountain-dwelling fighting cock, was the official mascot of the XVI Seagame

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Indonesia	92	86	67	245
2	Philippines	91	62	86	239
3	Thailand	72	80	69	221
4	Malaysia	36	38	66	140
5	Singapore	18	32	45	95
6	Myanmar	12	16	29	57
7	Vietnam	7	12	10	29
8	Brunei	0	0	8	8
9	Laos	0	0	0	0

1987 Southeast Asian Games

The 14th Southeast Asian Games were held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 9 December - 20 December 1987.

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Indonesia	183	136	84	407
2	Thailand	63	57	67	188
3	Philippines	59	78	69	206
4	Malaysia	35	41	67	144
5	Singapore	19	38	64	121
6	Burma	13	15	21	50
7	Brunei	1	5	17	24
8	People's Republic of Kampuchea	0	1	9	10

1987 Southeast Asian Games

The 14th Southeast Asian Games were held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 9 December - 20 December 1987.

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Indonesia	183	136	84	407
2	Thailand	63	57	67	188
3	Philippines	59	78	69	206
4	Malaysia	35	41	67	144
5	Singapore	19	38	64	121
6	Burma	13	15	21	50
7	Brunei	1	5	17	24
8	People's Republic of Kampuchea	0	1	9	10