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Lao athletes set record at region's biggest sports meet Lao athletes have celebrated unprecedented success in the regional biennial sporting competition that is the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, after long years of waiting in the wings. More >>>>

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Khamla takes gold, makes shooting history for Laos Laos poised to take on Malaysia Martial arts contestants impress Lao fans Lao girl wins weightlifting gold after only nine months of training Laos wins two bronze medals in karatedo First gold for Laos in men's poomsae taekwondo Women's football team goes down to defending champions Table tennis players defeated in first event   Football fans delighted with stadium change Semifinal berth one step closer for Laos Women footballers look to raise the bar against defending champions Lao TV ready for trouble-free broadcast Crowd spurs Laos to well earned Myanmar draw Spectators find tickets elusive Lao football medal hopes rise after women draw with Myanmar Singapore dominate on first day of water polo Lao women's football team in safe hands The sights of Vientiane Table tennis team ready to serve up success Lao footballers take on Myanmar in first match Competitors arrive in Vientiane Traffic routes announced Vietnam , Thailand 1-1 in last minute draw Even on home turf, Lao footballers have tough road ahead Laos confident of SEA Games success Lao Telecom offers incentives for success   Football tickets sell out on first day Lao athletes ask for blessings Martial artists polish off preparations Big match kicks off long awaited football showdown Committee launches official VIP vehicles Thousands attend opening, closing ceremonies rehearsal Beach volleyball teams have a point to prove Mayor asks businesses not to take advantage of visitor influx The lead-up to the SEA Games: a visitor's impressions of Vientiane Chairman advises on efficient public transport Lao weightlifters raise the bar French medical centre supports athletes Lao football coach puts faith in his players Vocal gymnastics ensure young MC a starter at games SEA Games Village prepares for first guests Lao-ITECC stadium ready for games to begin   HIV/AIDS campaign to be amplified Medical, fire teams hold training exercise Hospitality sector rolls out the welcome mat Regional sports fans set to flock to Vientiane Transportation committee gets ready to roll Mittare insures SEA Games equipment Lao, Thai health officials on the alert for influenza A(H1N1) Chairman calls for new shrubbery on Souphanouvong Avenue Karatedo federation raises funds for test event Cheerleaders have their last practice Judo federation announces SEA Games squad Sports federations called on to up the ante Liaison officials, volunteers tested their grade Liaison officials, volunteers tested their grade Sengchane dropped from kick-boxing team Vietnamese club to test Lao footballers Sports centre bids for better mascot promotion Tennis players serve up test tournament Volunteers to promote smoke-free games Mountain bike trails on track for completion next week Liaison officials identify glitches in first practice run Women footballers to play final test event match Lao athletes return home after training abroad Budo Centre is latest addition to sports facilities Vice Mayor reconsiders promotional banners Golf course practice event tees off Archery team takes aim at medal success Committee orders halt to food sales inside stadium Thai telco to partner Laos in broadcasts Lao shooters have gold in sights Karatedo Federation to hold games test run Vice Mayor urges residents to clean up Committee holds welcoming ceremony test run 1,000 tickets left for opening, closing ceremonies EDL set to power SEA Games Laos to face host at football tournament in Cambodia Laos will put best foot forward, football manager pledges Committee allocates spectator parking Lao golfers aspire to medal club Committees put preparations to the test Laos ready to let the games begin Vientiane makeover nearly complete Trainees tackle traffic troubles Laos, Vietnam go ahead in volleyball friendship tournament Officials urged to submit names for ID cards Laos, Vietnam go ahead in volleyball friendship tournament   Sports venues have finishing line in sight Snooker federation faces curveball Wrestlers confident of snatching medals Road workers pushed to finish games routes Committee waits to learn athlete numbers Interest spikes for pre-games volleyball invitational Health officials toughen up on food safety Media at the ready in case of crisis Laos defeats Thai FA champ FA 1-0 Put your own stamp on it Lao badminton squad heads to Thailand U-23 footballers to face Thai FA champs Committee makes sure performers are dressed right Lao, Thai officials tour SEA Games complex Thai coach serves up training for Lao tennis players Chairman tees off on SEA Games golf course SEA Games tunes hit the airwaves SEA Games officials take taste test Athletes' welfare tops chairman's concerns Businesses line up to book display booths Medics ready to do battle with H1N1 virus SEA Games announcers selected Hospitality venues given the all clear Country delegates happy with accommodation plans Wushu federation puts athletes, referees to the test Ticket distribution awaiting committee order Boxing body to announce teams after 4-nations contest Announcers talk their way into final Thai media outlets must negotiate for SEA Games broadcasts Shuttlecock, boxing arenas ready this month Stadium cleans up its act Lao pencak silat officials polish up skills Budo Centre ready to rumble Laos to share TV broadcast with neighbouring countries Security measures in full swing Games fundraising optional, not forced Recheck water, electricity supply, Deputy PM urges Lao teams top sepak takraw tournament Gloves off as training gives way to boxing bouts Recheck water, electricity supply, Deputy PM urges Wushu federation pledges improvement

Lao volleyball players hope to ace friendly competition Tour operator to roll out red carpet for visitors Lao footballers told to stay level-headed Team preparations not on level playing field Sectors collaborate to ensure healthy games Shuttlecock federation announces player selection Sepak takraw teams to have trial run at 4-nations event Lao Telecom to keep SEA Games wired Final competitor selections to be announced Track and field athletes take events in their stride Military band strikes chord with games chairman Athletes, sports venues to undergo trial runs Vientiane to go smoke-free for games Traditional feel to put heads on pillows at villa Hoteliers help out at SEA Games Village Stadium traffic challenges tackled Supporters: the heart of the game Cyclists sought for reserve role Football broadcast tests Lao camera technicians Boxers ready to rumble in international competition Secretarial committee advises on website team Doctors to oversee athletes' diet Athletics competition to test Lao squad TV broadcasters to sharpen focus for games Test run for opening, closing ceremonies set for November NUOL football stadium close to completion Vientiane blossoms into welcoming venue Launderers sign up for cleaning duty U-23 football event not just for 22-year-olds Sports federations deliver progress reports Donations pour in at fundraiser Festivals to test security units Young singer prepares for SEA Games stardom Athletes, visitors assured of health standards Games sets record for multinational cooperation Transport committee inspects VIP limos Special lottery gives public a chance to support games Martial arts centre nears completion Opening ceremony to be a showstopper Kick-boxers' dreams shattered Athletes' Village requires fine tuning Announcers sought for opening, closing ceremonies Centre offering SEA Games merchandise opens Committee urged to monitor ticket sales Media build reporting skills Tigo named as official sponsor Karatedo players get kick-start in Vietnam Medal presenters prepare for starring role Course helps students aim high at archery events Traffic will flow smoothly, committee promises City slogans inspire hotel renovations Road builders vow to finish on time Broadcasting rights up for grabs Deputy PM gives briefing to diplomats Star female footballer poised to strike Viet, Thai U-23 squads withdraw from pre-games football event Deputy PM gives briefing to diplomats Tickets cannot be faked, distributor promises Stadium opens to media Table tennis event to test officials, players Officials, Miss SEA Games prepare to present medals New Vientiane market adds to shoppers' options Food, produce stalls on track for spectators Sports training centre soon to be up and running Regional footballers to test new stadium Archery field set for shoot out Special dishes for a special event Women footballers make good progress Waterfall bungalows prepare for visitors Students eager to help out Transportation committee seeks cooperation from traffic police Lao media sharpen their pencils Organisers plan for influx of foreign supporters Ministry reviews progress of preparations Volunteers train for SEA Games Lao Airlines to improve services for SEA Games Ms Soulinda strives for SEA Games success Smoke-Free SEA Games targets athletes and public Sport federations to treat Lao athletes for SEA Games Graduates to promote Laos at SEA Games Laos, Korea cooperate in taekwondo Doctors, nurses upgrade emergency procedures for SEA Games Billiard, snooker preparations still to be finalised A look at the history of SEA Games football Food safety top priority for SEA Games visitors SEA Games flags set to wave soon Home-team: always a favourite SEA Games village handover to mark Vietnam National Day Chinese doctors help upgrade emergency procedures for SEA Games Officials campaign fire fighting skills to locals SEA Games village to be enjoyable for athletes Govt calls on committee to be honourable SEA Games host Miss SEA Games ambassadors prime for events Lao fin swimming team confident of SEA Games medals Ready, set, go for athletes' village Officials to inspect food for formalin, borax Golf course ready for SEA Games to tee off Lao anti-doping team needs training Search on for SEA Games announcers Lao petanque players confident of gold in SEA Games Committees to announce SEA Games athletes Brunei-sponsored sports complex on way for SEA Games Pencak silat fighter faces kick-boxer in Vientiane contest FIFA seminar to support Lao women's football Chinese volleyball coaches lead Laos to SEA Games Schoolgirl abandons cycling for weightlifting Korean to coach women's football team LAOSOC finishes indoor stadium for SEA Games Games to tighten Southeast Asia nations' solidarity Phonepasith hopeful of SEA Games badminton success Schoolchildren rehearse for SEA Games opening, closing performances Young wushu fighter hopes to sparkle at SEA Games More players strike out for national petanque team Deputy PM worried about welfare of SEA Games athletes Tennis players test their power at Theun-Hinboun tournament Lao karatedo team trains in Vietnam Six shooters head to Hanoi Govt sets policy for Lao SEA Games athletes Disabled centre to sell Games souvenirs Brewery continues to back Lao sport Anantaxay aims for SEA Games wushu gold Junior badminton player aiming high Weight-lifters hope to hoist gold medal Sepak takraw squad kicking along towards SEA Games AFF puts kick into Lao football administration Karatedo team fighting towards SEA Games glory Taekwondo referees to take exam in China SEA Games volunteers begin training Pole vaulters spring into training Laos to host SEA Games broadcast rights meeting Judo women hope to keep top ranking at SEA Games Medical teams ready for SEA Games SEA Games' main stadium to be planted with grass Austrian coach to train Lao footballers New kick-boxing stadium half complete Table tennis players need more practice

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Sepak takraw squad departs for King's Cup Wrestlers grapple for experience in Vietnam Electrical checks to start at sports complex Judo fighters strike out for gold Lao archers take aim at Hanoi prize SEA Games ladies highlight of sporting celebrations Sports body says tickets to be cheap Vietnam helps sports training centre get set Chao Anouvong stadium set for completion in September Vietnamese companies contribute to SEA Games budget Lao fighters' fitness scrutinised as Bangkok championship looms Lao chefs, ingredients sought for athletes Badminton player eyes SEA Games medal Sports committee to choose 11 Miss SEA Games Women sepak takraw players have encouraging win SEA Games squads close to finalisation Lao athletes leap towards SEA Games success Pencak silat team to train in Vietnam Vientiane gets welcome mat ready Top snooker player Sitthideth hones his shots Taekwondo team sizes up ASEAN, SEA Games medal chances Football squad to return from training in Vietnam Indian aerobatic teams to liven Lao skies Final sepak takraw trials to start on Saturday Hotels graded ahead of SEA Games Champassak athletes eye success at SEA Games Oudone defeats Dodo in muay Lao event Road building paves the way for SEA Games Training centres allocated for SEA Games' teams Federation to promote soft tennis at SEA Games Lao weightlifters lift hopes for SEA Games gold Martial artists strike out for the future Fin swimming another medal hope for SEA Games' host Beach volleyball teams to compete in World Tour event Martial artists get a kick from Japanese assistance Sa-thit to fight in SEA Games for last time Chansamone eyes second petanque gold Federation to promote soft tennis at SEA Games Lao football federation sets goals Army kick-boxer faces wushu fighter in rematch More wushu tao lu contestants needed for SEA Games Lao League called off due to SEA Games preparations New sepak takraw president prepares for SEA Games Five poom sa entrants eye top medal at SEA Games Kick boxer Somdy downs Bayphay with leg jabs Phoxay aims for wushu gold at SEA Games Chinese volleyball trainers prepare Lao teams for SEA Games Federation targets new shooting field for SEA Games Lao archers train in Thailand for Grand Prix Swimming team to start training in SEA Games pool Gold beckons for Lao petanque team Olympasia indoor stadium to be complete in September Groups produce flowers to support SEA Games Tourism sector prepares for SEA Games Vientiane hospitals brush up for SEA Games Road improvements on track for October finish Centre point a place to see and be seen Completion of SEA Games shooting field in sight Ms SEA Games to promote country's culture Overseas training improves Lao athletes Hotels ready to serve SEA Games guests Somdy turns to wushu for SEA Games glory Community speaks on SEA Games Volleyball team to train in China New media centre for SEA Games Lao judo squad claims second spot at regional championships

Popular singer becomes national shooter Lao beach volleyball teams confident of SEA Games success Patuxay top visitor attraction Football stadiums ready for training in lead-up to SEA Games Lao teenagers power towards SEA Games SEA Games tickets set to walk out the door National Circus prepares contributions to historic games Young petanque player takes aim at SEA Games Vientiane taxi services improved SEA Games road delayed due to wet season Indian restaurants gear up for visitors Tennis players hungry for international experience Massage and spa businesses gear up for SEA Games Laos eyes gold at SEA Games Textile gallery to offer weaving courses during SEA Games Organising committees to test SEA Games facilities Lao petanque fans looking forward to SEA Games Tourism businesses look towards SEA Games Popular restaurant serves up traditional delights Hospitality staff boost experience Lao golfers wind up for SEA Games Athletes to get their fill during SEA Games Free city tours for guests during the SEA Games Female fighter eyes golden rerun Tuk-tuks and jumbos polish up for SEA Games National sports complex to be equipped by October Lao badminton team keen for success SEA Games preparations close to complete Lao athletes have golden glint Lao karatedo fighters' hopeful of gold at SEA Games Lao athletes ready for SEA Games success Wushu fighters to train in Vietnam, China Water polo scores Singapore support for SEA Games Construction firms rely on accurate weather forecasts Vientiane to have decorations up by end of June SEA squad snookered as costs skyrocket SEA Games marketing committee sets out its stall Mittaphab Hospital prepares for SEA Games Sports committee seeks further funding for athletes Golfers can start training on new course in July Deputy PM calls for unity in SEA Games preparations Golf course close to completion for SEA Games OCA representative visits SEA Games complex Japanese funds Budo Centre ahead of SEA Games Ground broken for karatedo centre Medical teams ready for SEA Games SMS weather forecasts for SEA Games MOFA denies SEA Games Free Asia report Tourism staff ensure standards ahead of SEA Games Overseas trainers coach pencak silat team Thai umpire trains table tennis referees for SEA Games Disabled women's centre to have free rights to SEA Games souvenirs Young petanque player takes on SEA Games Three SEA Games' events to be held at Lao-ITECC Chao Anouvong stadium set for completion in April Making the SEA Games smoke free Malaysia to supply IT systems for SEA Games Host nation prepares for SEA Games success President gives guidance on upcoming events Federations to build new snooker and bowling centre Thai association to support muay lao at SEA Games Sports federations struggle with SEA Games' plans Petanque fields ready to roll at SEA Games Artisans to make souvenirs for sale at SEA Games Police target road safety around SEA Games venue Pepsi agrees on SEA Games sponsorship deal Funding pledged for SEA Games Football stadiums to be upgraded for SEA Games First check of SEA Games complex set for April University to select volunteers for SEA Games Taekwondo's smallest fighter eyes SEA Games medal Wrestlers train overseas for SEA Games

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