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SEA Games 2023: Thailand Hosts Record Number of Athletes

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Thailand is preparing to host the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, with a record number of athletes set to participate in 50 sports and 574 events. The National Olympic Committee of Thailand has finalized the list of athletes and officials, with Thailand leading the pack with 2,134 participants. However, Cambodia has reduced its number of participants from 1,700 to 57, citing concerns about the location. Other countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Timor-Leste, have requested a two-week extension to submit their athletes, but will do so by September 1st.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thailand is hosting the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, with 2,134 athletes and 652 officials participating.
  • Cambodia has reduced its number of participants from 1,700 to 57, citing concerns about the location.
  • Malaysia has registered 1,824 athletes and 452 officials, while Vietnam has 863 athletes, Singapore has 1,973, and Myanmar has 749.
  • The Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Timor-Leste have requested a two-week extension to submit their athletes, but will do so by September 1st.
  • All nations will still be able to submit additional rosters until September 1st, the final day.
  • Mr. Thana Chaiprasit, Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, revealed that the number of participants from Cambodia is only a preliminary number.
  • Many nations are monitoring the events and categories before submitting their rosters, citing safety concerns in Thailand.

Statistics:

  • A total of 2,134 athletes and 652 officials from Thailand will participate in the 33rd SEA Games.
  • Cambodia initially confirmed it would send approximately 1,700 athletes, but has now reduced that number to 57.
  • Malaysia has registered 1,824 athletes and 452 officials.
  • Vietnam has 863 athletes, Singapore has 1,973, and Myanmar has 749.
  • The Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Timor-Leste have a combined total of at least 4,542 athletes and officials.

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency, August 4, 2025.
  • " Cambodian athletes to participate in 33rd SEA Games". The Bangkok Post. August 4, 2025.

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