25th SEA Games, Laos

Photo: Centre point is the place to relax in central Vientiane In teenage cultures all over the world, certain places become popular with the young and sociable. The name ‘Centre Point' is very popular among Vientiane teenagers who want to see and be seen, dress stylishly and gossip. Centre point is located in Sihom village, Chanthabouly...

The shooting field in Dongsanghin village, Xaythany district, to be used for the 25th SEA Games in Vientiane this December is now 90 percent complete. The Lao SEA Games Organising Committee says the arena will be completed within a month. Manager of the Construction Project for the 25th SEA Games, Mr Khiengkham Phoutchanhthavongsa said officials...

(KPL) The Lao National Train Authority (LNTA) plans to increase two more rail trips daily on the train schedule service between Thanaleng?s Vientiane Capital and Nongkhai province, Thailand, following the increase in the number of passengers, said Chief of the Thanaleng Train Station Mr Phouttavanh Sonthavong, last week.He added that the...

(KPL) The Lao judo squad won three gold, two silver and 18 bronze medals and the team won the second place at the East Asia Judo Championship 2009, held in Lao-ITECC, Vientiane.Judo competitors from Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Laos competed in this two-day competition, from 6 to 7 August. Mr Khemkham Sommanivong...

Under the blue sky,It is time the sun shines all over the sky.Lao people, let's get together our 6 million hearts, to host the SEA GamesLet's come together, hands in hands, and go together to develop our sportsLet's come together, no matter where we are, show our spirits and sincerityVientiane games, (Vientiane games, Vientiane games, Vientiane...

Photo: Khotsaya, Lao football player is now training in VietnamEleven Lao sports squads are currently training for the 25th SEA Games in foreign countries. These training camps are expected to provide additional coaching techniques and competition experience to help build confidence and bring Lao sporting teams up to international standard....

All finalists of the Ms SEA Games Ambassador competition are looking forward to introducing the country's history, culture, people, lifestyle and tourist attractions to visitors during the 25th SEA Games, which will take place from December 9-18 in Vientiane The SEA Games Organising Committee initially chose 100 Ms SEA Games ambassadors to...

(KPL) There is the possibility that pigs could be smuggled into Laos from neighbouring countries during the 25th SEA Games period because of price differences.The Local Pig Rearing Group disclosed yesterday that they were rearing more pigs than they normally do to cater to the demand for pork by the visitors of SEA Games. At first they estimated...

Popular hotels in central Vientiane are now ready to serve the best hospitality possible for guests attending the 25th SEA Games in December. Ninety hotels are offering accommodation, including major hotels Don Chan Palace , Lao Plaza and Novotel, and are preparing themselves to make sure that guests will be happy with the standard of hospitality...

Muay lao bronze medallist in the men's 54kg division at the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand , Somdy Douangmala is training in China for the next three months in the hope of representing Laos in the wushu event at this year's SEA Games. Somdy hopes to join the national wushu team for the games after missing out on selection for the national muay...

The 25th SEA Games being held this December will be the most important sporting event so far for Lao people to promote their country to the regionRepresentatives from several sporting, business and governmental organisations are involved in preparation work to welcome the games, which Laos will host from December 9-18. Yesterday Vientiane...

The Lao men's volleyball team will train in China for one month in the lead-up to the 25th SEA Games in Vientiane later this year. The team will commence their training camp in August or October. The team's leader, Mr Khampheng Mitpaxa said the team will use the training camp to improve their techniques and tactics. Mr Khampheng said the...

The Lao judo squad's chances of success at the 25th SEA Games in Vientiane this December received a boost after they won three gold medals in the East Asia Judo Championship 2009 at Lao-ITECC last week. The sixteen member squad claimed second place at the tournament after winning three gold, two silver and 18 bronze medals. Judo fighters...

Media is set to benefit with Lao National Television (LNTV) to provide an information centre during the 25th SEA Games to be held in Vientiane this December. LNTV Director, Dr Bounchom Vongphet reported the International Broadcasting Centre would be set up at Km 5 Chommany village, Xaithany district, Vientiane . “The centre will provide...