KL2017: Flags Of 11 Countries Hoisted At National Stadium

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The flags of 11 countries participating in the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games (KL2017) have been hoisted at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil to symbolise the biennial meet will be commencing soon. Three hundred and fifty representatives comprising athletes and officers of all competing countries in KL2017 namely Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor Leste, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines and hosts, Malaysia were present at the flag raising ceremony at Dataran Keris within the compound of the National Stadium Wednesday. Also present were Deputy Youth and Sports Minister M. Saravanan, Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) chief executive officer Zolkples Embong, Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tunku Imran Tuanku Jaafar and OCM honourary secretary Low Beng Choo. In his speech at the ceremony, Saravanan said Malaysia would try its best to ensure that every aspect of the event was well taken care of, including transportation, accommodation and food. “Some sports have already started and it will only get more exciting in the days to come. We are looking forward to seeing your splendid performance,” he added. Saravanan said though winning was important in any sporting events, he hoped that athletes would also enjoy the experience along the way. “As you display your true spirit of unity through sports, we also hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy the warm Malaysian hospitality,” he said. The National Stadium which is the main venue of KL2017 is part of Kuala Lumpur Sports City encompassing National Aquatic Centre, National Hockey Stadium, National Squash Centre and Axiata Arena. KL2017 will feature 404 events across 38 sports until Aug 30. (photoBERNAMA) -- BERNAMA