The biennial sporting event is often overshadowed by controversy. This year was no exception—but there were also notable moments of inspiration SEAGames2023
The SEA Games also had at least one viral heartwarming moment. Cambodian runner Bou Samnang, who came last in the women’s 5k event, became an internet sensation after she persevered to the finish line through a downpour of rain that began as most of the field had already completed the race. Vietnam’s Thi Oanh, who ranked first, finished six minutes ahead of Samnang, while the penultimate runner was 90 seconds ahead.
The 20-year-old runner pushed on, inspiring onlookers with her teary-eyed determination. Samnang, who has been suffering from anemia and has said she didn’t feel well on the race day, she wanted to see it through for her country and the Cambodians she represents: “I couldn’t just stop the race even though I had the right to.”In one weight division final on May 10 for women’s, an Indonesian martial art competition, Indonesia’s Safira Dwi Meilani was leading Vietnam’s Nguyen Hoang Hong An by 61-43 as the clock ticked down the final seconds.
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