10 SEA Games 2025 Sports Moved To Bangkok Impact Of Floods In Thailand

The wrestling sport is one of the impacts of flooding in Thailand. (DOC/NOC INDONESIA)

JAKARTA A total of ten sports (sports) from the 2025 SEA Games, which should have been competed in Songkhla, had to be moved to Bangkok due to the floods that hit Thailand in the last few days.

Songkhla is one of three provinces that should host the biennial sporting event between Southeast Asian countries. However, severe flooding is hitting the southern part of it so that concerns begin to emerge.

The decision was made at a meeting attended by the Chairman of the 33rd SEA Games Committee, Chaiyapak Siriwat, Minister of Tourism, Athakorn Sirilathyakorn and representatives from each participating country which took place on Wednesday, November 26.

Bangkok Post reports that the ten sports that have moved locations are boxing, pencak silat, football, chess, judo, kabaddi, karate, wrestling, petong, and wushu. All 109 gold medals are up for grabs.

The decision to move the location of the match was made due to concerns whether the flood could recede on time or not. In addition, the match venue after the flood receded may not be used because it needs improvement.

Several countries are also concerned about the possible spread of flood-related diseases, especially those transmitted by mosquitoes. Therefore, several associations are also looking for new location options in the Thai capital for affected sports.

As the host country Thailand will also consider how to compensate participating countries because some competitors have booked flights and accommodation in Songkhla.

The 2025 SEA Games in Thailand are scheduled to take place on 9-20 December. Indonesia will send 996 athletes there with a target of chasing approximately 85 gold medals and chasing third place.

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