Communication work succeeds in popularizing SEA Games 31
Communication work has brought information about SEA Games 31 to both domestic and international sport fans in real time and spread positive messages about the regional sporting event.
Le Thi Hoang Yen (C), deputy head of SEA Games 31’s sub-committee for information and communications speaks at the third international press conference of SEA Games 31 on May 21 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - With over 2,000 journalists, including 400-500foreign correspondents, registering to cover the 31st Southeast AsianGames (SEA Games 31), communication work has brought information about theevent to both domestic and international sport fans in real time and spreadpositive messages about the regional sporting event.
That was the assessment of Le Thi Hoang Yen, deputy head of SEAGames 31’s sub-committee for information and communications at the thirdinternational press conference of SEA Games 31 held on May 21.
Yen, who is also Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration, said the organising committee has created the best possible conditions for journaliststo send their work back home. The committee also provides transport means forforeign correspondents to travel to competition venues outside Hanoi.
Information on competition schedules, venues has been updated timely, and localauthorities have also done well in promoting the sport events, attracting manylocal residents to watch competitions and cheer on athletes.
Yen reported that all participating teams were pleased with the organisationalwork and the warm support of Vietnamese people.
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At the press conference, the organising committee also informed the media aboutthe closing ceremony, to take place on May 23 at the Indoor Athletics Palace inHanoi, during which the SEA Games flag will be handed over to Cambodia, thehost of the next SEA Games./.
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Le Thi Hoang Yen (C), deputy head of SEA Games 31’s sub-committee for information and communications speaks at the third international press conference of SEA Games 31 on May 21 (Photo: VNA) 
