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23rd Southeast Asian Games

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Nations participating 11
Athletes participating 5,336
(3,213 men, 2,159 women)
Events 393 in 40 sports
Opening ceremony November 27, 2005
Closing ceremony December 5, 2005
Officially opened by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
President of the Republic
Athlete's Oath Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski
Judge's Oath
Olympic Torch Maria Antoinette Rivero
Stadium Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park
(Officials decided to move
venue to an open-air park
rather than a stadium)

The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) is being held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5, 2005, although events in Men's Football has already started on 20 November. The Water Polo events began on 21 November, Women's Football on the 23 November, Sailing on 26 November and Tennis on 26 November. November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year. ... 2005 (MMV) is 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) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born April 5, 1947) is a politician and the current (14th) president of the Philippines. ... The President is the head of state and of the government of the Republic of the Philippines. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Flame at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics The Olympic Flame or Olympic Fire is a symbol of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Stadium is the name usually given to the big centrepiece sports arena of the Summer Olympic Games. ... Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... The 23rd Southeast Asian Games Philippines 2005 Logo 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 South East Asian Games, or SEA Games for short, is a biannual multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The football (soccer) tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games started on 20 November, and will end on 4 December. ... 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 started on 20 November, and will end on 4 December. ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...


The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore on 25 November when the Water polo team came out tops and unbeaten in the round-robin tournaments, with the Filipino team taking the silver medal and the Malaysian team the bronze. November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Ball handling skills be merged into this article or section. ... Round Robin = A sexual act between two partners. ...


The Games are 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 is purposely created to strengthen friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region. The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every two years and alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ...


This is the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines, the last two were held in 1981 and 1991. 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 accomodation 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. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES City of Manila Region: National Capital Region Province: — Dates: Founded—June 24, 1571 Cityhood—June 10, 1574 Population: 2000 census—1,581,082 Density—41,014 per km² Area: 38. ...

Contents


Medal tally

(Host nation in bold. Partial-Unofficial Results. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses.)

Position Country: Gold: Silver: Bronze: Total:
1. Philippines 29 12 16 57
2. Vietnam 16 14 18 48
3. Malaysia 8 11 9 28
4. Thailand 7 13 22 42
5. Indonesia 6 10 10 26
6. Singapore 4 5 8 17
7. Myanmar 2 5 6 13
8. Brunei Darussalam 0 1 2 3
9. Laos 0 0 2 2
No Medal Cambodia 0 0 0 0
No Medal Timor Leste 0 0 0 0

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Mascot

The 23rd Southeast Asian Games Philippines 2005 Official Mascot - Gilas (Elegance)
The 23rd Southeast Asian Games Philippines 2005 Official Mascot - Gilas (Elegance)

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 got its name from Filipino words Maliksi, Malakas, Matalino, Angat, Matalas which means active, strong, intelligent, high, and sharp. Image File history File links SEAG_mascot. ... Image File history File links SEAG_mascot. ... Binomial name Pithecophaga jefferyi Ogilvie-Grant, 1896 The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the most powerful birds in the world. ...


The original 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 Tarsiers (family Tarsiidae, genus Tarsius) are a genus of prosimian primates, previously classified as strepsirhines, but now classified as haplorhines, though still not considered to be monkeys. ...


Logo

The logo makes use of 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 Maskara Festival held annually in Bacolod, one of the venues of the event.


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". The hymn was composed by singer-composer Jose Marie Chan and lyricist Rene Nieva. It was sung by a nine-year-old Filipina soprano Julia Abueva, granddaughter of Philippine national artist Napoleon Abueva and played by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Ryan Cayabyab.


Preparations

Filipinos, with their faces painted in the colours of their national flag, celebrate the opening ceremonies of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila. (REUTERS)
Filipinos, with their faces painted in the colours of their national flag, celebrate the opening ceremonies of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila. (REUTERS)

The organizing body for the Games is the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC). The last time the Philippines have hosted the SEA Games was 14 years before in 1991. Image File history File links SEAGphil. ... Image File history File links SEAGphil. ... Flag ratio: 1:2 The national flag of the Philippines features an eight-rayed sun and three stars, all in gold, on a white equilateral triangle on the mast. ... 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 problems of logistic issues particularly over accomodation 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 indication of the Games apart from the commercial sponsors' advertisements are the welcome banners put up by the city government of Manila.


Opening ceremony

Main article: 2005 Southeast Asian Games Opening Ceremony
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila. (REUTERS)
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila. (REUTERS)

The opening ceremony was held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. For the first time in the history of the Southeast Asian Games, the opening ceremony was held in a grandstand located in an open-air park instead of having it in a stadium. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, led the nation in welcoming more than 7,000 athletes, officials and members of the participating countries – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste (East Timor), Vietnam and the host. The ceremonies was attented by a record-breaking 200,000 spectators in a 3-hour extravaganza. Image File history File links SEAGopen3. ... Image File history File links SEAGopen3. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES City of Manila Region: National Capital Region Province: — Dates: Founded—June 24, 1571 Cityhood—June 10, 1574 Population: 2000 census—1,581,082 Density—41,014 per km² Area: 38. ... PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born April 5, 1947), also known by her initials GMA, is the current and 14th President of the Republic of the Philippines. ...

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo officially opens the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games during the opening ceremonies in the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on November 27, 2005. (REUTERS)
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo officially opens the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games during the opening ceremonies in the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on November 27, 2005. (REUTERS)

The Games opening started 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. Image File history File links SEAGopen1. ... Image File history File links SEAGopen1. ... 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. ...


This was followed by a parade of the country's best athletes and SEA Games alumni like basketball star Allan Caidic, sprinter Lydia de Vega-Mercado, boxer Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco, swimmer Akiko Thomson, sharpshooter Nathaniel "Tac" Padilla, taekwondo star Monsour del Rosario, equestrian champion Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, bowler Paeng Nepomuceno and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Allan Caidic (born June 15, 1963) is a basketball player from the Philippines. ... Mansueto Onyok Velasco is a boxer from the Philippines. ... Filipino Tae Kwon Do Ambassador & Action Superstar OLYMPIANS TAEKWONDO TRAINING CENTER, (OTTC) in Manila is a partnership of the first two Filipino Olympians (Monsour Del Rosario and Stephen Fernandez) in the martial art sport of Taekwondo and the countrys leading experts. ... Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao, (born December 17, 1978) the Pacman, is the reigning Peoples Featherweight Champion of the World (2003 to present), former IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (2001 to 2004), and former WBC Flyweight Champion (1998 to 1999). ...


The national anthem of the Philippines interpreted by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale under the baton of Ryan Cayabyab. The Flag of the Philippines Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the Philippines. ...


After the national anthem, a colorful cultural dance was presented by the Bayanihan Dance Troupe.


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.

Tribal dancers perform around the flame which was ignited during the opening of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila, Philippines, November 27, 2005 (REUTERS)
Tribal dancers perform around the flame which was ignited during the opening of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila, Philippines, November 27, 2005 (REUTERS)

After this came the presentation of the participating countries in the SEA Games led by Brunei Darussalam with 110 athletes. he delegation was led by flag-bearer Yunus Hamid and their chief of mission, Jopar Bangkal. Cambodia paraded second with 84 athletes participating in the Games led by wrestler Kohm Ratan Mony. The delegation of Indonesia, one of the largest in the Games, paraded after with a total of 926 delegates. The Indonesians have 625 in its roster. They are led by flag-bearer Hendrawan, a badminton world champion and a silver medalist in the Sydney Olympics. Image File history File links SEAGopen4. ... Image File history File links SEAGopen4. ... Brunei Darussalam, more commonly referred to as the Sultanate of Brunei or simply Brunei, is a country located on the island of Borneo, in southeast Asia. ...


Laos followed Indonesia's 138 delegates with 77 athletes. They were led by taekwondo coach Chanthavong Panyasiri. The delegation of Malaysia marched at the Quirino Grandstand oval with 745 delegates. The Malaysians have 390 athletes. They were followed by the 525-strong delegation from Myanmar with athletics star Aung Thi Ha as flag-bearer.

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo shakes hands to the flag-bearers of participating nations during the 2005 SEA Games opening ceremonies. (REUTERS)
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo shakes hands to the flag-bearers of participating nations during the 2005 SEA Games opening ceremonies. (REUTERS)

Singapore followed by Myanmar's 593 delegates with 371 athletes. They were followed by Thailand, which sent 652 delegates. The smallest delegation of atheletes came from the newest country of Timor Leste, which sent only 33 athletes. Taekwondo athlete Nguyen Van Hung led the delegation of Vietnam, which sent 506 delegates to the SEA Games. Image File history File links SEAGopen5. ... Image File history File links SEAGopen5. ... The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as East Timor, is an island nation in Southeast Asia, consisting of the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno, a political exclave of East Timor situated on the western side of...


The Philippine team, the largest so far, was last to parade and was greeted by Ati-Atihan dancers. Mikee Cojuangco was flag-bearer of the delegation that boasts of 740 athletes and officials. The delegation was led by Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman, Current WBC Lightweight Champion Manny Pacquiao, William Ramirez, trustee coordinator of Philippine Sports Commission and local celebrity and mascot of Team Philippines Angel Locsin. Miss International is a beauty pageant (officially titled The International Beauty Pageant) that was created in Long Beach, California, USA in 1960. ... Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao, (born December 17, 1978) the Pacman, is the reigning Peoples Featherweight Champion of the World (2003 to present), former IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (2001 to 2004), and former WBC Flyweight Champion (1998 to 1999). ...


Cebu City and other satellite venues opened the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games two days earlier with pomp and pageantry. The SEA Games welcome ceremony, served as the “appetizer” for the formal opening in Manila. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES City of Cebu Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Province: Cebu (capital) Dates: Founded—April 28, 1595 Cityhood—February 24, 1937 Population: 2000 census—718,821 Density—2565. ...


In an unexpected move, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Philippines’ largest Muslim separatist group, sent representatives to attend the opening ceremonies as spectators as a “goodwill measure”. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is an active Islamic movement in the Southern Philippines. ...


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


Closing ceremony

The closing ceremony will be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on December 5, 2005. December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Sports

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila, Philippines, November 27, 2005. The regional games, which hosts 11 countries, goes through until December 5. (REUTERS)
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Manila, Philippines, November 27, 2005. The regional games, which hosts 11 countries, goes through until December 5. (REUTERS)

The 2005 SEA Games features 40 sports in more than 393 events. 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. Image File history File links SEAGopen2. ... Image File history File links SEAGopen2. ... Basketball is very popular in U.S. colleges. ... 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:

  • Squash
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Traditional Boat Race
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling
  • Wushu

    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... Baseball will be held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Category: ‪Sports stubs‬ ... 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. ... 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 started on 20 November, and will end on 4 December. ... Karatedo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Mandaue Coliseum, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. ...

    Nations

    Country Athletes Officials Total Gold medals
    IOC Code Name Men Women Total Men Women Total Targetted Won to date Won at previous games
    BRU Brunei Darussalam 200 71 271 109 11 120 391   0 1
    CAM Cambodia 90 18 108 41 3 44 152   0 1
    INA Indonesia 443 336 779 315 89 404 1183   6 55
    LAO Laos 78 24 102 60 6 66 168   0 1
    MAS Malaysia 369 244 613 220 81 301 914 55 8 44
    MYA Myanmar 262 190 452 154 34 188 640   1 16
    PHI Philippines 529 363 892 221 87 308 1200 120-130 29 48
    SIN Singapore 385 273 658 216 75 291 949 35 4 30
    THA Thailand 473 343 780 221 47 268 1048 104 7 90
    TLS Timor Leste 24 5 29 13 2 15 44   0 0
    VIE Vietnam 360 292 652 254 60 314 966 150 16 158
    Total 3213 2159 5336 1824 495 2319 7655  

    The twenty-second Southeast Asian Games was held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 5 December - 13 December 2003. ... General info: Large flag of Brunei Dimensions: 604x302 pixels Source: Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook License: originally public domain, modifications under GFDL Most of the flags have had their colours improved and many have been resized to the proper ratios. ... Brunei Darussalam (BRU) Brunei Darussalam competes at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, under the IOC country code BRU. I Medals Category: Philippines at the SEA Games ... General info: Large flag of Cambodia Dimensions: 453x302 pixels Source: Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook License: originally public domain, modifications under GFDL Most of the flags have had their colours improved and many have been resized to the proper ratios. ... Large flag of Indonesia Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Large flag of Malaysia Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... Large flag of Myanmar Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... Image File history File links Large flag of the Philippines. ... Large flag of Singapore Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... Large flag of Thailand Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... General info: Large flag of East Timor (Timor-Leste) Dimensions: 604x302 pixels (1:2) Source: Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook License: Originally public domain, modifications under GFDL Most of the flags have had their colours improved and many have been resized to... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vietnam. ...

    Venues

    Metro Manila will serve as the main hub of the Games, though several events will also take place in Bacolod City, Cebu City, Los Baños and Canlubang, Laguna, Tagaytay City, Angeles City, Pampanga, and Subic Bay Freeport. Metropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) or National Capital Region (NCR) is the seventh largest metropolitan area in terms of size in Asia, and the sixteenth in terms of population in the world. ... Bacolod City is a city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES City of Cebu Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Province: Cebu (capital) Dates: Founded—April 28, 1595 Cityhood—February 24, 1937 Population: 2000 census—718,821 Density—2565. ... 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 located in the province of Cavite in the Philippines. ... Angeles City is a 1st class city in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. ... 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. ...


    Competition venues

    • Makati Coliseum
    • Makati Sports Club
    • Mandaue Coliseum
    • Manila Golf Club
    • Marikina Sports Complex
    • Negros Occidental Activity Center
    • Paglaum & Panaad Sports Fields
    • Pasig Sports Center
    • Pearl Bowling Center
    • Philsports Arena
    • PNSA Clay Target Range
    • PSC-PNSA Shooting Range BNS Fort Bonifacio
    • Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
    • Rosario Sports Complex
    • San Andres Gymnasium
    • Subic Bay Leisure Zone
    • Tagaytay City Convention Center
    • The Country Club Canlubang Laguna
    • Trace College Los Baños
    • University of San Carlos
    • University of St. La Salle Grounds
    • Waterfront Hotel

    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. ... Davao City is one of the most important cities on the island of Mindanao, and is the largest city in the Philippines in area, and the largest city in the world. ... The University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City was founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595, it was formerly known as the Colegio de San Ildefonso. ...

    Non competition venues

    The Ninoy Aquino International Airport 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 airport code: CEB, ICAO airport code: RPVM) is the major airport of the Visayas region of the Philippines. ...

    See also

    New games records set at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games include: Athletics Womens High Jump: Vietnams Bui Thi Nhung, 1. ...

    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
    • Southeast Asian Games Information


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