Cambodia is about to host arguably the world’s biggest sporting event
The South-East Asian Games will include obstacle racing and jet skiing
The South-East Asian (SEA) Games that begin in Cambodia on May 5th will be contested by just 11 countries. But with 581 medals at stake—nearly twice the number won at the last Olympics—they can claim to be the world’s biggest sporting event. Athletes will compete on the track, in the pool and in less traditional ways—including obstacle racing, jet-skiing and dance.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “My ball, my rules”
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