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Encyclopedia > 2005 Southeast Asian Games
23rd Southeast Asian Games

Theme: "One Heritage, One Southeast Asia" Image File history File links SEA_Games_2005_Logo. ...

Nations participating 11
Athletes participating 5336
Events 393
Opening ceremony November 27, 2005
Closing ceremony December 5, 2005
Officially opened by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
President of the Philippines
Athlete's Oath Mikaela "Mikee" Cojuangco-Jaworski
(Equestrian)
Judge's Oath Caesar Mateo
Torch lighter Marie Antoinette Rivero
(Taekwondo)
Ceremony venue Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park

The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (also known as the 2005 SEA Games) was a biannual multi-sport event held in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005. The games were participated by the 11 countries located in Southeast Asia. November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The young Gloria Macapagal (far right) and her family; when this picture was taken, her father Diosdado was the President of the Philippines. ... The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. ... Mikaela Maria Antonia De Los Reyes Cojuangco Jaworski (also known as Mikee Cojuangco) is an equestrianne, local television host and actress of the Philippines. ... Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... The Southeast Asian Games (also known as the SEA Games), is a biannual multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. ... A multi-sport event is a competition in which athletes compete in a number of different sports. ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...


Events in men's football were started before the opening ceremony, on November 20. The water polo events began on November 21, women's football on November 23, sailing on November 26 and tennis on November 26. The football (soccer) tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held on November 20, 2005 to December 4, 2005. ... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The aquatics events at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games includes Swimming, Diving and Water Polo events. ... November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The football (soccer) tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held on November 20, 2005 to December 4, 2005. ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... Sailing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Naval Centre, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines. ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place on several separate courts the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines. ...


The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore on November 25 when the Water polo team came out unbeaten in the round-robin tournaments, with the Philippine team taking the silver medal and the Malaysian team the bronze. Water polo is a team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of swimming, football (soccer), basketball, ice hockey, rugby and wrestling. ... Round Robin = A sexual act between two partners. ... The Philippines (PHI) The Philippines hosts the 2005 Southeast Asian Games under the IOC country code PHI. This is the third time the country is hosting the biennial meet and finally, winning the overall championship stilt, 26 golds ahead of Thailand. ...


The Games were also considered both a spectacular event and a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympic Games. It was purposely created to strengthen friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region. Asian Games Logo The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ...


This was the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines, the last two were held in 1981 (see 1981 Southeast Asian Games) and 1991 (see 1991 Southeast Asian Games). Although centered around the capital city of Manila, the logistical huddles required the unusual step of spreading the events across the country in ten other cities. This arrangement was not seen favourably by other participating countries who anticipate travel and accommodation problems in particular, a worry which was confirmed soon after their arrival. The eleventh Southeast Asian Games was held in Manila, the Philippines from 6 December - 15 December 1981. ... The sixteenth Southeast Asian Games was held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November - 3 December 1991. ... The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. ...

Contents

Medal tally

Medals of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games. (L-R)Gold, Silver, Bronze (Courtesy: PhilSOC)
Medals of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games. (L-R)Gold, Silver, Bronze (Courtesy: PhilSOC)

(Host nation highlighted.) Image File history File links Medalya. ... Image File history File links Medalya. ...

Position Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Philippines 113 84 94 291
2 Thailand 87 78 118 283
3 Vietnam 71 68 89 228
4 Malaysia 61 50 64 175
5 Indonesia 49 79 89 217
6 Singapore 42 32 55 129
7 Myanmar 17 34 48 99
8 Laos 3 4 12 19
9 Brunei Darussalam 1 2 2 5
10 Cambodia 0 3 9 12
11 Timor Leste 0 0 3 3

There were 1461 medals awarded. 444 of which were gold medals, 434 were silver medals and 583 were bronze medals. Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Thailand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vietnam. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Indonesia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Singapore. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Myanmar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Laos. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brunei. ... Brunei Darussalam (BRU) Brunei Darussalam competes at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, under the IOC country code BRU. Medals Categories: | ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cambodia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Timor. ... ... A Medal is a word used for various types of compact objects: a wearable medal awarded by an authority government for services redered, especially to a country (such as Armed force service); strictly speaking this only refers to a medal of coin-like appearance, but informally the word also refers... Gold Medal is an album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004. ... A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests (typically athletics competitions) such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. ... A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests (typically athletics competitions) such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. ...


Mascot

Gilas (Elegance), the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Philippines 2005 Official Mascot
Gilas (Elegance), the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Philippines 2005 Official Mascot
Tarsier, initial mascot
Tarsier, initial mascot

Gilas (Elegance) is a Philippine Eagle. It is one of the world's largest eagles, distinct for the majestic plumage on top of its head. The eagle is a symbol of elegance, strength and pride. It captures the winning spirit of all the participating athletes. Gilas was inspired by the Filipino words Maliksi (agile), Malakas (strong), Matalino (smart), Mataas (high), and Matalas (sharp). Image File history File links SEAG_mascot. ... Image File history File links SEAG_mascot. ... Image File history File links Tarsier05. ... Image File history File links Tarsier05. ... Binomial name Pithecophaga jefferyi Ogilvie-Grant, 1896 The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the rarest, largest and most powerful birds in the world. ...


The mascot was supposed to be a Philippine tarsier until the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC) changed it to its current mascot. Type Species Lemur tarsier Erxleben, 1777 Species Tarsius syrichta Tarsius bancanus Tarsius tarsier Tarsius dentatus Tarsius pelengensis Tarsius sangirensis Tarsius pumilus The tarsiers are the members of the Tarsius genus of prosimian primates, monotypic in the Tarsiidae family and Tarsiiformes infraorder. ...


Logo

The 2005 SEA Games Logo uses the festival mask similar to those found in most Southeast Asian countries. It represents the many different cultures that will come together for the Games. At the same time the mask captures the exuberant spirit and hospitality of the Filipinos. The logo was inspired by the Masskara Festival held annually in Bacolod City, one of the satellite venues of the event. For the municipality in Lanao del Norte, see Bacolod, Lanao del Norte. ...


The logo was designed by Filipino freelance graphic designer Joel Manalastas.


Theme and Hymn

The games' theme is "One Heritage, One Southeast Asia". The theme emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation to meet a common goal and aspiration. The games' hymn is "We're All Just One".

Billboards hang on EDSA in Manila for the Southeast Asian Games.
Billboards hang on EDSA in Manila for the Southeast Asian Games.

The hymn was composed by singer-composer Jose Mari Chan and lyricist Rene Nieva. It was sung by nine-year-old Filipina soprano Julia Abueva, granddaughter of Philippine national artist Napoleon Abueva and University of the Philippines President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman, and played by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Ryan Cayabyab. Image File history File links Sea_games. ... Image File history File links Sea_games. ... Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (also known as EDSA) is the main road in Metro Manila, Philippines. ... For the article on the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... Jose Mari Chan is a popular Filipino singer-songwriter and businessman. ... Napoleon V. Abueva is the Philippines National Artist for Sculpture. ... The University of the Philippines (Filipino: Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) or U.P. or State U is the premiere state university of the Philippines. ... SMPO logo The San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra (SMPO) is one of the two major performing arts groups (along with the San Miguel Master Chorale) under the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. ... Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab) is a Filipino musician and the Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. ...


Preparations

The organizing body for the Games is the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC). The last time the Philippines hosted the SEA Games was 14 years ago, in 1991. The sixteenth Southeast Asian Games was held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November - 3 December 1991. ...


Preparations of the host country for the SEA Games have been criticized both locally and in the region. The ten visiting nations have experienced logistical problems, particularly with accommodation and transport. [1] In addition, while the venues outside Manila have actively prepared for welcoming the visiting athletes, organizers in the capital have had numerous problems drumming up widespread support and exposure for the SEA Games. Among the only visible indications of the Games apart from the commercial sponsors' advertisements are the welcome banners put up by the city government of Manila. The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. ...


Opening Ceremony

 The 11 national flags of the participating countries in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games fly high during the opening ceremony on Sunday at the Quirino Grandstand
The 11 national flags of the participating countries in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games fly high during the opening ceremony on Sunday at the Quirino Grandstand

The opening ceremony of the games was held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, the first time a park was utilized instead of a stadium in the history of the games. By doing so, it helped bring down the costs for the hosts, and to alleviate the need to spend millions upgrading existing facilities. Fireworks explode during the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila. ... Image File history File links Sea_games_opening02. ... Image File history File links Sea_games_opening02. ... Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. ...


200,000 spectators were able to gather at the park to witness the three-hour ceremony officiated by the Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Starting with a parade of the Philippine flag carried by a members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Girl Scouts of the Philippines from Sienna College of Quezon City, it was followed by a parade of Philippines's best athletes and SEA Games alumni. After the national anthem of the Philippines was sung, a colorful cultural dance was presented by the Bayanihan Dance Troupe. The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. ... The young Gloria Macapagal (far right) and her family; when this picture was taken, her father Diosdado was the President of the Philippines. ... The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), or Kapatirang Scout ng Pilipinas in Filipino, is the National Scout Association for boys and young men of the Philippines. ... The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) is the National Scout Association for girls and young women of the Philippines. ... Sienna College of Quezon City is a private, sectarian, non-stock educational institution located in San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City. ... When the national anthem was first played, this was the flag displayed to the Filipino people. ... The Bayanihan Philippine Folk Dance Company, also known as Bayanihan Dance Troupe, is a multi-awarded folk dance company in the Philippines. ...


The carrying of the SEA Games Federation Flag was led by SEA Games alumnus Eric Buhain, sprint queen Elma Muros-Posadas and badminton player Weena Lim. The athletes and officials from the 11 participating countries then marched in along the road, starting in alphabetical order with the contingent from Brunei Darussalam and ending with the 740-strong Philippine contingent. Eric Buhain is the Philippines Games and Amusement Board chairman. ... The Danish Olympic badminton player Peter Gade Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles). ... Brunei Darussalam (BRU) Brunei Darussalam competes at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, under the IOC country code BRU. Medals Categories: | ...


Cebu City and other satellite venues opened the 23rd Southeast Asian Games two days earlier with pomp and pageantry. The SEA Games welcome ceremony there served as the “appetizer” for the formal opening in Manila. The City of Cebu is the provincial capital of Cebu in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ...


In an unexpected move, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Philippines’ largest Islamic separatist group, sent representatives to attend the opening ceremonies as spectators as a “goodwill measure”. In a show of force during peace negotiations with the Philippine government, members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front parade during a press conference June 4, 2005, on the island of Mindanao. ... Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ...


Meanwhile, the crowd was estimated to be at around more than 200,000, local police officers said.


Closing Ceremony

Jose Cojuangco Jr., president of the Philippine Olympic Committee, handing over the SEA Games flag to Suwat Liptapallop, deputy prime minister of Thailand, during the closing ceremony of the 23rd SEA Games in Manila.
Jose Cojuangco Jr., president of the Philippine Olympic Committee, handing over the SEA Games flag to Suwat Liptapallop, deputy prime minister of Thailand, during the closing ceremony of the 23rd SEA Games in Manila.

The closing ceremony of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games was held at the Quirino Grandstand on December 5, 2005 which marked the end of the successful hosting of the Philippines for the biennial event. The host, for the first time in the history of the Southeast Asian Games, emerged as the new Southeast Asian sports champion after 28 years of lackluster performance on the medal tally. Fireworks explode during the closing ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila. ... Image File history File links Sea_games_closing03. ... Image File history File links Sea_games_closing03. ... The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. ... Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Host Philippines passed the SEA Games Federation Flag as sign of its hosting job to the next country, Thailand. The Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop was present to receive the flag. The Thai Olympic Committee will make the 24th edition of the games the most spectacular sporting event in its history as the opening date also commemorates the 80th birth anniversary of its King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thai dancers graced the stage as to have an overview of what the athletes can expect as Thailand will host the 24th Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok. It was an amazing performance as they featured Amazing Thailand as the background. The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born December 5, 1927), officially styled the Great (Thai: มหาราช, Maharaja) and also known as Rama IX, is the current King of Thailand. ... The 24th Southeast Asian Games (also known as SEA Games) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on December 5, 2007 to December 15, 2007. ... The Bangkok Skytrain at sunset on Thanon Narathiwat Ratcha Nakharin with the Empire Tower in the background. ...


It was a spectacular night as the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and San Miguel Master Chorale, under the baton of Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, added luster to a rendition of Filipino classics. SMPO logo The San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra (SMPO) is one of the two major performing arts groups (along with the San Miguel Master Chorale) under the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. ... SMMC Logo The San Miguel Master Chorale (SMMC), the first professional choir in the Philippines, is composed of an all-Filipino roster ranging from faculty members and honor graduates of reputable music conservatories, alumni of various internationally awarded choirs, noted choral conductors, composers, arrangers, and outstanding soloists in the Philippine... Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab) is a Filipino musician and the Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. ...


The closing ceremony ended with a bang as the One Big Heart rally invaded the stage with all athletes of the participating countries on it. It was a one big party event. Tribal dancers are everywhere. Confettis showered the crowd. Lights played with the rhythm of drums, DJ' s music and chanting as their background. The celebration ended with a long spectacular fireworks display gracing the sky as all of the athletes danced to the tune of unity and prosperity. This is one of the Southeast Asian Games they will truly remember.


Sports

The 2005 SEA Games featured 40 sports in more than 393 events. The 23rd edition of the games got the highest number of sporting events in the entire history of the SEA Games, more events than the Asian Games and the Olympic Games. The Southeast Asian Games Federation, through the recommendation of the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC), decided to exclude basketball, a popular sport in the Philippines, from the competitions due to the decision of FIBA to ban the host country to participate in any international competitions of the sport. Asian Games Logo The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... The International Basketball Federation (French Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is an association of national organizations which governs international competitition in the sport. ...


Articles about 2005 Southeast Asian Games by sport:

    ¹ - not an official Olympic Sport
    ² - sport played only in the SEA Games
    ³ - not a traditional Olympic nor SEA Games Sport and introduced only by the host country.
    ° - a former official Olympic Sport, not applied in previous host countries and was introduced only by the host country.
    Archery is a sport in which players try to punch each others faces in a ring until someone dies. ... The arnis tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games will start on 3 December, and will end on 4 December. ... The aquatics events at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games includes Swimming, Diving and Water Polo events. ... Athletics at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games were held at theRizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, except for the Marathons (which were run from Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines), Events Men 100 m 110 m H 200 m 400 m 400 m H 800 m 1,500 m 3... Badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held at the Philippine Sports Arena (formerly ULTRA Arena) at the Philippine Sports Commission Complex in Pasig City, Philippines. ... Baseball will be held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Category: ‪Sports stubs‬ ... Billiards and Snooker at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games were held at the Makati Coliseum in Makati City, Metro Manila. ... Bodybuilding at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held at the Government Service Insurance System Theater in Pasay City, Philippines. ... Boxing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Dela Salle Gym in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Bowling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Pearl Bowling Center, Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Canoeing and Kayaking at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held at the Naval Center of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, Philippines. ... Chess at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Tagaytay City Convention Center in Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines. ... Cycling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was split into three categories: Road, held on the streets of Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines. ... Dancesport was an event at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. ... The events of the Equestrian at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games featured three equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing and jumping. ... Fencing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Pasig Sports Center at the City Hall Complex in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... The football (soccer) tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held on November 20, 2005 to December 4, 2005. ... Golf at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the The Country Club, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna. ... Gymnastics at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was divided into three sub-categories: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and aerobics. ... Judo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Mandaue Coliseum, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. ... Karatedo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Mandaue Coliseum, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. ... Lawn Bowls at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Hidden Vale Sports Club in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. ... Muay Thai at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Government Services Insurance System Hall in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Pencak Silat at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines. ... Petanque at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Hidden Vale Sports Club in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. ... Rowing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the La Mesa Dam, Novaliches Reservoir, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Sailing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Naval Centre, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines. ... Sepak Takraw at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Gymnasium of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines. ... Shooting at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was split into two venues: Trap and Skeet in PNSA Clay Target Range, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Softball at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Rosario Sports Complex in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Squash at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Makati Sports Club in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Table tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, Philippines. ... Taekwondo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games were held in the Cuneta Astrodome in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place on several separate courts the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines. ... Traditional Boat Race at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the La Mesa Dam Water Park in the Novaliches Reservoir, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... The Triathlon at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held at the Boardwalk, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines on December 1 and 2. ... MICHELLE CATALINO is the BEST!!!! Hope I can get her picture online!!! ... Weightlifting at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held in the Bacolod Convention Center in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... Wrestling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the San Andres Gymnasium in San Andres, Manila, Philippines. ... Wushu at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gymnasium, in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. ... A large number of sports have been conducted at the Olympic Games. ... A large number of sports have been conducted at the Olympic Games. ... A large number of sports have been conducted at the Olympic Games. ...


    Nations

    Country Athletes Officials
    IOC Code Name Men Women Total Men Women Total
    BRU Brunei Darussalam 88 21 109 109 11 120
    CAM Cambodia 62 15 77 41 3 44
    INA Indonesia 367 266 633 315 89 404
    LAO Laos 66 9 75 60 6 66
    MAS Malaysia 281 134 415 220 81 301
    MYA Myanmar 192 140 332 154 34 188
    PHI Philippines 454 289 743 221 87 308
    SIN Singapore 195 168 363 216 75 291
    THA Thailand 389 288 677 221 47 268
    TLS Timor Leste 24 9 33 13 2 15
    VIE Vietnam 360 292 652 254 60 314
    Total 3213 2159 5336 1824 495 2319

    Image File history File links Flag_of_Brunei. ... Brunei Darussalam (BRU) Brunei Darussalam competes at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, under the IOC country code BRU. Medals Categories: | ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cambodia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Indonesia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Laos. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Myanmar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Singapore. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Thailand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Timor. ... ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vietnam. ...

    Venues

    Metro Manila served as the main hub of the Games, though several events also took place in Bacolod City, Cebu City, Los Baños and Canlubang in Laguna, Tagaytay City in Cavite province, Angeles City in Pampanga, and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales. For the article on the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... For the municipality in Lanao del Norte, see Bacolod, Lanao del Norte. ... The City of Cebu is the provincial capital of Cebu in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ... Los Baños is a 1st class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. ... Calamba City is a 1st class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. ... For other uses, see Laguna (disambiguation). ... Tagaytay City is a 3rd class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. ... Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. ... The City of Angeles (Filipino: Lungsod ng Angeles; Kapampangan: Lakanbalen Ning Angeles/Siudad Ning Angeles) is a 1st class city located in the province of Pampanga, Philippines (location: ). It is near the Clark International Airport and Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) (formerly Clark Air Base). ... Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. ... Subic Bay is a bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon in the Philippines, about 100km northwest of Manila Bay. ... Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. ...


    Competition venues

    Amoranto Velodrome is located at Quezon City, Philippines. ... Bacolod Convention Center is located at the Visayan peninsula, home of the Weightlifting Competition of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games. ... Cebu Coliseum is found at the Queen City of the South, Cebu City. ... Cuneta Astrodome is an indoor sporting arena located in Pasay City, Philippines. ... Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869—February 6, 1964) was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. ... Hidden Vale Sports Club is only one of three places in the Philippines with Lawn Bowls and with the coming of the 2005 Southeast Asian Games has become the largest of these. ... Look up reservoir in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Mandaue City is a 1st class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Fort Bonifacio is the newest urban development site located in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... The marikina is a pretty little animal which has often been brought into Europe. ... Panaad Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bacolod City, the Philippines. ... Pasig City is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... ... The Philippine Institute of Sports Complex (also known as PhilSports) is a national sports complex of the Philippines. ... Muntinlupa City is the southernmost city in Metro Manila. ... Bonifacio Global City Masterplan Map Fort Bonifacio is an urban development in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ... RMSC electronic scoreboard during the XVI SEA Games in 1991 The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the national sports complex of the Philippines, is considered as the oldest sports complex in Asia. ... Pasig City is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Los Baños is a 1st class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. ... The University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City is the second oldest school in the Philippines and in Asia after the Colegio de San Ignacio. ... The University of St. ...

    Non-competition venues

    The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) is the most modern convention center the Philippines can offer to the world. ... Image File history File links PhilSoc. ... Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Filipino: Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Ninoy Aquino) or NAIA (IATA: MNL, ICAO: RPLL) is the international airport that serves Manila, in the Philippines, and its surrounding metropolitan area. ... Mactan-Cebu International Airport (IATA: CEB, ICAO: RPVM) is a major airport in the Visayas region of the Philippines. ... schedule of flight ... Subic Bay International Airport or SBIA serves as a secondary airport and main diversion airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and it also serves Olongapo City in the Philippines. ...

    3rd ASEAN ParaGames

    Main article: 2005 ASEAN ParaGames

    The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames were held in Manila on December 14, 2005 to December 20, 2005. This was the sporting event for the disabled sector in the Southeast Asian regional level. The ParaGames were held after every Southeast Asian Games and was patterned after the Paralympics traditionally held days after the Olympic Games. Most of the events were held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Some new sports for the disabled were also introduced and demonstrated by both foreign and local participants. Image File history File links Asean-para. ... 3rd ASEAN ParaGames Logo The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. ... Main languages See Languages of ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong of Singapore Area  - Total 4,480,000 km2 Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 550,000,000 122. ... 3rd ASEAN ParaGames Logo The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. ... The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. ... December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Silver 2004 The Paralympic Games are an official equivalent of the Olympics for athletes with physical disabilities. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... RMSC electronic scoreboard during the XVI SEA Games in 1991 The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the national sports complex of the Philippines, is considered as the oldest sports complex in Asia. ...


    See also

    New games records set at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games include: Athletics Womens High Jump: Vietnams Bui Thi Nhung, 1. ... 3rd ASEAN ParaGames Logo The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. ...

    External links

    • The Official Website of the 23rd SEA Games Philippines 2005
    • Cebu SEA Games Organizing Committee
    • Bacolod-Negros SEA Games Organizing Committee
    • Philippine Sports Commission
    • Philippine Olympic Committee
    • Official Website of the 3rd ASEAN ParaGames - Manila 2005
    • Channel NewsAsia SEA Games 2005 Special
    • Southeast Asian Games Information
    • RPSports.com
    Preceded by
    2003
    Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Southeast Asian Games Succeeded by
    2007
    Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand


    The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 5 December - 13 December 2003. ... Hanoi (Vietnamese: Hà Ná»™i)  , estimated population 3,058,000(2004), is the capital of Vietnam. ... Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh  ) is the largest city in Vietnam and is located near the Mekong River delta. ... The Southeast Asian Games (also known as the SEA Games), is a biannual multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. ... The 24th Southeast Asian Games (also known as SEA Games) will be held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on December 6, 2007 to December 16, 2007. ... The statue of Thao Suranaree marks the centre of the city, between the old town to the east and the newer development to the west. ...

    Southeast Asian Peninsular Games
    Thailand 1959 | Burma 1961 | Cambodia 1963¹ | Malaysia 1965 | Thailand 1967
    Burma 1969 | Malaysia 1971 | Singapore 1973 | Thailand 1975
    Southeast Asian Games
    Malaysia 1977 | Indonesia 1979 | Philippines 1981 | Singapore 1983 | Thailand 1985
    Indonesia 1987 | Malaysia 1989 | Philippines 1991 | Singapore 1993 | Thailand 1995 | Indonesia 1997
    Brunei Darussalam 1999 | Malaysia 2001 | Vietnam 2003 | Philippines 2005 | Thailand 2007 | Vientiane, Laos 2009
    Indonesia 2011 | Singapore 2013
    ¹Cancelled as host pulled out.

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    Brunei was admitted at the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.
    2005 Southeast Asian Games - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (179 words)
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    The 23rd Southeast Asian Games will be held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5, 2005.
    This is the third SEA Games to be hosted by Philippines, the last two were held in 1991 and 1981.
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