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Kuala Lumpur Sea Games 2017 opens with a bang

Zainal Abd HalimNajjua Zulkefli7 years ago20th Aug 2017Pictures
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The 29th Sea Games starts with a bang as fireworks light up the night sky over Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017
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YANG di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V officially declared the Kuala Lumpur Sea Games 2017 (KL2017) open this evening at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur.

The 29th edition of the games brings together some 4,900 athletes from 11 countries – Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam,  Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Timor Leste and host Malaysia.

The athletes will compete for a total of 404 gold medals in 38 sport categories, with ice skating, ice hockey, indoor hockey and cricket being introduced for the first time.

KL2017 will close on August 30. – August 19, 2017.

The 29th Sea Games starts with a bang as fireworks light up the night sky over Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017
The 29th Sea Games starts with a bang as fireworks light up the night sky over Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017
Nur Dhabitah Sabri 'rises' to the occasion and lights the cauldron at the opening of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Nur Dhabitah Sabri 'rises' to the occasion and lights the cauldron at the opening of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
The home contingent is 'red-dy' to go, at the opening of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
The home contingent is 'red-dy' to go, at the opening of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Myanmar is one of 11 Southeast Asian nations taking part in the 29th Sea Games. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Myanmar is one of 11 Southeast Asian nations taking part in the 29th Sea Games. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Bukit Jalil National Stadium is aglow with anticipation as the 11 contingents prepare to do battle in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Bukit Jalil National Stadium is aglow with anticipation as the 11 contingents prepare to do battle in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Traditional Indian dancers add a splash of colour at the opening of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017
Traditional Indian dancers add a splash of colour at the opening of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017
Rimau the mascot greets spectators at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Rimau the mascot greets spectators at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 19, 2017.
Enter the Malaysian contingent for the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Enter the Malaysian contingent for the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Timor Leste contingent marches in for the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Timor Leste contingent marches in for the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Royal Malaysian Navy raise the Federation flag at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Royal Malaysian Navy raise the Federation flag at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Dancers perform at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
Dancers perform at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
A traditional Chinese dance is performed at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
A traditional Chinese dance is performed at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Zainal Abd Halim, August 19, 2017.
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