The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ends
with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony
(Photo: AFP/VNA)
The athletes parade kick-started the festivities, as competitors from the
various nations took centre-stage.
A drone show then turned the inky black sky into a stunning screen showcasing
the different sports contested at the Games. The captivating showcase then
culminated in the display of the Games theme: We Win As One.
The organising board presented individual awards to SEA Games’ best male and
female athletes, Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen and Vietnam’s Nguyen
Thi Anh Vien.
Both swimmers won six gold and two silver medals.
Philippine surfer Roger Casugay received the fair play award for his act of
bravery in saving other athlete in the midst of a competition round.
The SEA Games flag was then handed over to Vietnam, who will host SEA Games 31
in 2021.
A 12-minute art performance was delivered to regional friends by Vietnamese
artists, welcoming Southeast Asian athletes to Hanoi in 2021.
Source: VNA