CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Malaysia will host the 2027 SEA Games and Singapore the 2029 edition, the two countries said on Thursday, hours ahead of the opening ceremony of the Covid-delayed 2021 showpiece in Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) has awarded hosting rights for the 2031 and 2033 editions of its showpiece event, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to Laos and the Philippines, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -The elected provinces will be awarded the Games in January 2023, after Thailand was confirmed as the host country by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF). It was the first time that the host cities were selected to host the Southeast Asian Games through the bidding and election process.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 32nd SEA Games will be held in five locations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep.