2005 Southeast Asian Games
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The 23rd Southeast Asian Games
(also known as the 2005 SEAG) were held in the Philippines
from November 27 to December 5 in 2005. The games were participated by the eleven (11) nations of Southeast Asia
. This was the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies were held in a large open field, despite the fact that Manila
has many stadiums and/or arenas. The organization decided to hold the games at an open space to accommodate the large number of participants and spectators. As a result, the 2005 SEAG ranks as having the largest audience having reached 200,000 people during the opening and closing ceremonies. These games were also noted for having the most number of delegates in the history of the SEA Games. In the end, all participating countries received medals. The event was meant to tighten ties among Southeast Asian countries as a region and as a preparation as well for the upcoming Asian Games
and Olympic Games
.
Events in men's football
actually started on November 20, prior to the opening ceremony. Water polo
events began on November 21, women's football
on November 23, sailing
on November 26, and tennis
on November 26.
The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore
on November 25 when their water polo
team came out undefeated during the round-robin
tournament round. The Philippine team
took the silver medal in that event, and Malaysia
brought home the bronze.
East Timor
made their first medal in Southeast Asian Games
with 3 bronze medal
.
The Games were also considered a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation for the upcoming Asian Games
and Olympic Games
. It was purposely created to strengthen friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region.
This was the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines
. The last two times the Philippines hosted the games were in 1981 (see 1981 Southeast Asian Games
), and again in 1991 (see 1991 Southeast Asian Games
). Although the majority of events took place in/around Manila
, logistical hurdles required the step of spreading-out the events across the country; to ten other cities.
There were 1,462 medal
s awarded, 445 of which were gold
, 433 were silver
, and 584 were bronze
.
Gilas (Skill) is a Philippine Eagle
. It is one of the world's largest eagles; distinct for its majestic plumage on its head. The eagle is a symbol of elegance, strength and pride. It captured the winning spirit of the athletes. Gilas was inspired by the Filipino
words Maliksi (agile), Malakas (strong), Matalino (smart), Mataas (high), and Matalas (sharp).
Originally, the mascot was supposed to be a Philippine tarsier
until the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC) changed it to the Philippine eagle.
held annually in Bacolod City
, one of the satellite venues of the event.
The logo was designed by Filipino freelance graphic designer Joel Manalastas.
The official hymn was "We're All Just One." The hymn was composed by singer-composer Jose Mari Chan
and lyricist Rene Nieva. It was sung by nine-year-old Julia Abueva, granddaughter of Philippine national artist Napoleon Abueva
, and University of the Philippines
President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman. She was accompanied by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra
under the baton of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab
.
actively prepared for welcoming the visiting athletes, organizers in the capital region had numerous problems drumming-up widespread support and exposure for the Games. Among the only visible indications of the Games, apart from the commercial sponsors' advertisements, were the welcome banners put up by the city government.
The opening ceremonies of the games were held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila
; the first time a park was utilized instead of a stadium. By doing so, it brought down costs, alleviating the need to spend millions of pesos just to upgrade existing facilities. It also aided in accommodating the large audience.
200,000 spectators gathered at the park to witness the three-hour ceremony officiated by the Philippine President
, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
. Starting with a parade of the Philippine flag carried by members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines
and Girl Scouts of the Philippines
(from Siena College of Quezon City
), it was followed by the Philippines's best athletes, as well as some SEA Games alumni. After the national anthem of the Philippines
was sung, a colorful cultural dance was presented by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
.
The carrying of the SEA Games Federation Flag was led by alumni athlete Eric Buhain
, sprint queen Elma Muros-Posadas, and badminton
player Weena Lim. The athletes and officials from the participating countries then marched in alphabetical order starting with the contingent from Brunei Darussalam
, and ending with the 740-strong Philippine contingent. Following tradition, the host country entered the arena last.
Cebu City
and other satellite venues opened the Games two days earlier with pomp and pageantry. The opening ceremonies in Cebu served as a pre-cursor to the formal opening ceremonies in Manila.
In an unexpected move, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF), the Philippines’ largest Islamic separatist group
, sent representatives to attend the opening ceremonies as spectators; a “goodwill measure.”
The Philippines passed on the SEA Games Federation Flag, as a sign of the completion of its hosting job, to the next host country, Thailand
. Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, Suwat Liptapanlop, was present to receive the flag. The Thai Olympic Committee will make the 24th edition of the games the most spectacular sporting event in its history, as the opening date also commemorates the 80th birth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
. Thai dancers graced the stage to provide spectators with a glimpse of what the athletes would expect in Nakhon Ratchasima
. It was an amazing performance, featuring "Amazing Thailand" as the background.
It was a spectacular night as the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra
and San Miguel Master Chorale
, under the baton of Mr. Ryan Cayabyab
, added luster to renditions of Filipino classics.
The closing ceremony ended with a bang. The "One Big Heart" rally rushed the stage with all of the athletes participating. It was one big party. Tribal dancers were everywhere. Confetti showered the crowds. Lights danced to the rhythm of drums, and DJs spun records - adding music and chanting to the background. The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display as all of the athletes danced to the tune of unity and prosperity; probably the greatest, and the most beautiful, closing ceremony in the history of the Games.
and the Olympic Games
.
The Southeast Asian Games Federation, through the recommendation of the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC), decided to exclude basketball
, a popular sport in the Philippines, from the competitions due to the decision of FIBA to ban the host country to participate in any international competitions of the sport.
¹ - not an official Olympic Sport
² - sport played only in the SEA Games
³ - not a traditional Olympic nor SEA Games Sport and introduced only by the host country.
° - a former official Olympic Sport, not applied in previous host countries and was introduced only by the host country.
Metro Manila
served as the main hub of the Games, though several events also took place in Bacolod City
, Cebu City
, Los Baños
and Canlubang
in Laguna
, Tagaytay City
in Cavite province, Angeles City
in Pampanga
, and the Subic Bay
Freeport Zone in Zambales
.
were held in Manila
from December 14 to December 20, 2005. This was the sporting event earmarked for physically challenged athletes in the Southeast Asian regional level. The ParaGames are held after every Southeast Asian Games (patterned after the Paralympics traditionally held days after the Olympic Games
). Most of the events were held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
. Some new sports for the athletes were introduced and demonstrated by both foreign and local participants.
Southeast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian Games , is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia...
(also known as the 2005 SEAG) were held in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
from November 27 to December 5 in 2005. The games were participated by the eleven (11) nations of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. This was the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies were held in a large open field, despite the fact that Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
has many stadiums and/or arenas. The organization decided to hold the games at an open space to accommodate the large number of participants and spectators. As a result, the 2005 SEAG ranks as having the largest audience having reached 200,000 people during the opening and closing ceremonies. These games were also noted for having the most number of delegates in the history of the SEA Games. In the end, all participating countries received medals. The event was meant to tighten ties among Southeast Asian countries as a region and as a preparation as well for the upcoming Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
and Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
.
Events in men's football
Football at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
The football tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held on November 20, 2005 to December 4, 2005. The men's tournament is played at under-23 level, while the women's tournament has no age limit.- Venues :Men's*Paglaum Sports Complex, Bacolod City...
actually started on November 20, prior to the opening ceremony. Water polo
Aquatics at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
The aquatics events at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games included swimming, diving and water polo disciplines. All events were held in Trace College Aquatics Centre, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines-Swimming:...
events began on November 21, women's football
Football at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
The football tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held on November 20, 2005 to December 4, 2005. The men's tournament is played at under-23 level, while the women's tournament has no age limit.- Venues :Men's*Paglaum Sports Complex, Bacolod City...
on November 23, sailing
Sailing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
Sailing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Subic Bay Yacht Club, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines. Twelve gold medals were contested...
on November 26, and tennis
Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place on several separate courts at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines. The participants competed for 4 gold medals.-Medal winners:-External links:*...
on November 26.
The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore
Singapore at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
Singapore competed at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines under the IOC country code SIN. Sending a delegation of 658 athletes and 291 officials, the third largest it had ever sent to the games, the Singapore team set its target at 35 gold medals, five more than the haul won at the...
on November 25 when their water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
team came out undefeated during the round-robin
Round-robin
The term round-robin was originally used to describe a document signed by multiple parties in a circle to make it more difficult to determine the order in which it was signed, thus preventing a ringleader from being identified...
tournament round. The Philippine team
Philippines at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
The Philippines hosted the 2005 Southeast Asian Games under the IOC country code PHI. This is the third time the country has hosted the biennial meet. Team Philippines bagged 113 golds placing them 1st overall in the medal tally, 26 golds ahead of Thailand. This is the most number the gold medals...
took the silver medal in that event, and Malaysia
Malaysia at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
Malaysia participated in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games held in multiple venues in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005.-Participation details:...
brought home the bronze.
East Timor
East Timor
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as East Timor , is a state in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor...
made their first medal in Southeast Asian Games
Southeast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian Games , is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia...
with 3 bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
.
The Games were also considered a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation for the upcoming Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
and Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
. It was purposely created to strengthen friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region.
This was the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The last two times the Philippines hosted the games were in 1981 (see 1981 Southeast Asian Games
1981 Southeast Asian Games
The 11th Southeast Asian Games were held in Manila, Philippines from December 6, 1981 to December 15, 1981. This was the first time that the Philippines hosted the Games since its first participation in 1977. The event was officially opened by President Ferdinand Marcos and the cauldron was lit by...
), and again in 1991 (see 1991 Southeast Asian Games
1991 Southeast Asian Games
The 16th Southeast Asian Games were held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November - 3 December 1991. This was the second time that the country hosted the biennial regional sporting event. It was officially opened by President Corazon Aquino at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila through a...
). Although the majority of events took place in/around Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, logistical hurdles required the step of spreading-out the events across the country; to ten other cities.
Medal tally
| 1 | ' | 113 | 84 | 94 | 291 |
| 2 | align=left | |87 | 78 | 118 | 283 |
| 3 | align=left | |71 | 68 | 89 | 228 |
| 4 | align=left | |61 | 49 | 65 | 175 |
| 5 | align=left | |50 | 79 | 89 | 218 |
| 6 | align=left | |42 | 32 | 55 | 129 |
| 7 |  Myanmar |
17 | 34 | 48 | 99 |
| 8 | align=left | |3 | 4 | 12 | 19 |
| 9 | align=left | |1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | align=left | |0 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | align=left | |0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 445 | 433 | 584 | 1462 | |
There were 1,462 medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
s awarded, 445 of which were gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
, 433 were silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
, and 584 were bronze
Bronze
Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive. It is hard and brittle, and it was particularly significant in antiquity, so much so that the Bronze Age was named after the metal...
.
Mascot
Philippine Eagle
The Philippine Eagle , also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is an eagle of the family Accipitridae that is endemic to forests in the Philippines. It has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest, and generally measures in length and weighs...
. It is one of the world's largest eagles; distinct for its majestic plumage on its head. The eagle is a symbol of elegance, strength and pride. It captured the winning spirit of the athletes. Gilas was inspired by the Filipino
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
words Maliksi (agile), Malakas (strong), Matalino (smart), Mataas (high), and Matalas (sharp).
Originally, the mascot was supposed to be a Philippine tarsier
Tarsier
Tarsiers are haplorrhine primates of the genus Tarsius, a genus in the family Tarsiidae, which is itself the lone extant family within the infraorder Tarsiiformes...
until the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC) changed it to the Philippine eagle.
Logo
The 2005 SEAG Logo shows a festival mask similar to those found in most Southeast Asian countries. It represents the many different cultures that came together for the Games. At the same time the mask captures the exuberant spirit and hospitality of the Filipinos. The logo was inspired by the MassKara FestivalMassKara Festival
The MassKara Festival is a festival held each year in Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines every third weekend of October nearest October 19, the city's Charter Inauguration Anniversary.-History:...
held annually in Bacolod City
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
, one of the satellite venues of the event.
The logo was designed by Filipino freelance graphic designer Joel Manalastas.
Theme and Hymn
The theme of the games was "One Heritage, One Southeast Asia." The theme emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation necessary to meet a common goal and aspiration.José Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry. He was born in Iloilo City on March 11, 1945. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1967...
and lyricist Rene Nieva. It was sung by nine-year-old Julia Abueva, granddaughter of Philippine national artist Napoleon Abueva
Napoleón Abueva
Napoleón Isabelo Veloso-Abueva , more popularly known as Napoleón Abueva, is a Filipino artist. He is a sculptor given the distinction as the Philippines' National Artist for Sculpture. He is also entitled as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture"...
, and University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman. She was accompanied by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra
San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra
The San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the two major performing arts groups under the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. As a young ensemble, its wide selection of works encompassing musical genres attests to its versatility and dynamism...
under the baton of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab is a Filipino musician and was the Executive and Artistic Director of the defunct San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts...
.
Preparations
The organizing body for these Games was the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC). In addition, while venues outside ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
actively prepared for welcoming the visiting athletes, organizers in the capital region had numerous problems drumming-up widespread support and exposure for the Games. Among the only visible indications of the Games, apart from the commercial sponsors' advertisements, were the welcome banners put up by the city government.
Opening Ceremony
The 11 national flags of the participating countries in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games fly high during the opening ceremony on Sunday at the Quirino Grandstand.The opening ceremonies of the games were held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
; the first time a park was utilized instead of a stadium. By doing so, it brought down costs, alleviating the need to spend millions of pesos just to upgrade existing facilities. It also aided in accommodating the large audience.
200,000 spectators gathered at the park to witness the three-hour ceremony officiated by the Philippine President
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
. Starting with a parade of the Philippine flag carried by members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Boy Scouts of the Philippines
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the national Scout organization of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbue in the youth the love of God, country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute in nation-building.The BSP was chartered under...
and Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Girl Scouts of the Philippines
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines is the national Guiding association for girls and young women of the Philippines. Its mission is "to help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for their responsibilities in the home, and to the nation, and the world...
(from Siena College of Quezon City
Siena College of Quezon City
Siena College of Quezon City is a private, sectarian, non-stock educational institution located in San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established in 1959 by Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. The school offers tertiary education with degrees in...
), it was followed by the Philippines's best athletes, as well as some SEA Games alumni. After the national anthem of the Philippines
Lupang Hinirang
Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the Philippines. Its music was composed in 1898 by Julián Felipe, with lyrics in Spanish adapted from the poem Filipinas, written by José Palma in 1899....
was sung, a colorful cultural dance was presented by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
The Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company is the oldest dance company in the Philippines. A multi-awarded company, both nationally and internationally, Guillermo Gomez Rivera has called it the "depository of almost all Filipino dances, dress and songs."The company was founded in 1957 by...
.
The carrying of the SEA Games Federation Flag was led by alumni athlete Eric Buhain
Eric Buhain
Joseph Eric Buhain is the chairman of the Philippines' Games and Amusement Board.Buhain is also popular among Filipinos as a champion swimmer, where he hauled several Southeast Asian Games medals to the Philippines....
, sprint queen Elma Muros-Posadas, and badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
player Weena Lim. The athletes and officials from the participating countries then marched in alphabetical order starting with the contingent from Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
Brunei Darussalam participated in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games held in multiple venues in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005.-Participation details:...
, and ending with the 740-strong Philippine contingent. Following tradition, the host country entered the arena last.
Cebu City
Cebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
and other satellite venues opened the Games two days earlier with pomp and pageantry. The opening ceremonies in Cebu served as a pre-cursor to the formal opening ceremonies in Manila.
In an unexpected move, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Moro Islamic Liberation Front
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is an Islamist group located in the southern Philippines. It is one of two Islamic militant groups, the other being the Abu Sayyaf, that are fighting against Government of the Philippines...
(MILF), the Philippines’ largest Islamic separatist group
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
, sent representatives to attend the opening ceremonies as spectators; a “goodwill measure.”
Closing Ceremonies
The closing ceremonies of the Games were held at the Quirino Grandstand on December 5, marking the end of the successful event. The Philippines, for the first time in the history of the Games, emerged as the champions after 28 years of fluctuating performances and medal tallying.The Philippines passed on the SEA Games Federation Flag, as a sign of the completion of its hosting job, to the next host country, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, Suwat Liptapanlop, was present to receive the flag. The Thai Olympic Committee will make the 24th edition of the games the most spectacular sporting event in its history, as the opening date also commemorates the 80th birth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
. Thai dancers graced the stage to provide spectators with a glimpse of what the athletes would expect in Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima or is a city in the north-east of Thailand and gateway to Isan. It is the capital of the Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Nakhon Ratchasima district...
. It was an amazing performance, featuring "Amazing Thailand" as the background.
It was a spectacular night as the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra
San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra
The San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the two major performing arts groups under the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. As a young ensemble, its wide selection of works encompassing musical genres attests to its versatility and dynamism...
and San Miguel Master Chorale
San Miguel Master Chorale
The San Miguel Master Chorale , now non-existent, was the first professional choir in the Philippines. It was composed of an all-Filipino roster ranging from faculty members and honor graduates of reputable music conservatories, alumni of various internationally awarded choirs, noted choral...
, under the baton of Mr. Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab is a Filipino musician and was the Executive and Artistic Director of the defunct San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts...
, added luster to renditions of Filipino classics.
The closing ceremony ended with a bang. The "One Big Heart" rally rushed the stage with all of the athletes participating. It was one big party. Tribal dancers were everywhere. Confetti showered the crowds. Lights danced to the rhythm of drums, and DJs spun records - adding music and chanting to the background. The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display as all of the athletes danced to the tune of unity and prosperity; probably the greatest, and the most beautiful, closing ceremony in the history of the Games.
Sports
The 2005 SEAG featured 40 sports in more than 393 events. The 23rd edition of the games had the highest number of sporting events in the entire history of the SEAG at that time; more events than the Asian GamesAsian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
and the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
.
The Southeast Asian Games Federation, through the recommendation of the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC), decided to exclude basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, a popular sport in the Philippines, from the competitions due to the decision of FIBA to ban the host country to participate in any international competitions of the sport.
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Canoeing/Kayaking at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Canoeing and Kayaking at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held at the Malawaan Fishing Area of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, Philippines.The participants competed for 16 gold medals.-Results:Flatwater-External links:*... Chess at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Chess at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Tagaytay City Convention Center in Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines.Chess is not one of the Olympic Games events but is included in the SEAG-Medal winners:-External links:*... ¹ Cycling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Cycling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was split into four categories:*Track, held at the Amoranto Velodrome in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.*Criterium, held on Roxas Boulevard, Manila... Dancesport at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Dancesport was an event at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. The competition took place on November 27, 2005 in the Main Hall of the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines.Medals were contested in 2 dance categories.* Latin American dances... ³ Equestrian at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games The events of the Equestrian at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games featured the equestrian discipline jumping. The discipline was divided into individual and team contests. It was the only event open to all genders.... Fencing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Fencing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Pasig Sports Center at the City Hall Complex in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ten gold medals were awarded in individual and team events further divided into three separate categories: Épée, Foil and Sabre.-Medal winners:-External... Football at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games The football tournament at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held on November 20, 2005 to December 4, 2005. The men's tournament is played at under-23 level, while the women's tournament has no age limit.- Venues :Men's*Paglaum Sports Complex, Bacolod City... Golf at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Golf at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in The Country Club, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines.Men's division was held from December 1–5 and the Women's Division was held from December 2–5.-Medal winners:-External links:*... ¹ Gymnastics at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Gymnastics at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was divided into three sub-categories: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and aerobics. The artistic gymnastics was held from November 29 to December 1, the rhythmic gymnastics from December 2 to December 3, and the aerobics from December 4 to... Judo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Judo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Mandaue Coliseum, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. The participants competed for 14 gold medals with seven different weight categories in both the men's and women's competitions.... |
Karatedo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Karatedo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Mandaue Coliseum, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. The participants were competing in different weight categories in both the men's and women's competitions... ¹ Lawn Bowls at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Lawn Bowls at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Hidden Vale Sports Club in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.The event was held from December 1-4.... ³ Muay Thai at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Muay Thai at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Government Service Insurance System Assembly Hall in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.The event was held from December 1-4.-Medal winners:-External links:*----... ² Pencak Silat at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Pencak Silat at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.The event was held from November 30 to December 4.-Medal winners:-External links:*----... ² Petanque at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Pétanque at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Hidden Vale Sports Club in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.The event was held from December 1–4.... ² Rowing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Rowing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the La Mesa Dam, Novaliches Reservoir, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The event was held from November 28 to December 1.-Medal winners:-External links:*----... Sailing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Sailing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the Subic Bay Yacht Club, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines. Twelve gold medals were contested... Sepak Takraw at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Sepak Takraw at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Gymnasium of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines. The event was held from November 27 to December 4.-Medal table:-Sepak:-Hoop:-External links:*----... ¹ Shooting at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Shooting at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was split into two venues:*Trap and Skeet in PNSA Clay Target Range, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines.... Softball at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Softball at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Rosario Sports Complex in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines from November 30, 2005 to December 4, 2005.-Medal winners:-External links:*... ° |
Squash at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Squash at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Makati Sports Club in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.The event was held from November 29 to December 1.... ¹ Table Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Table tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, Philippines. The participants are competing to win at least one of the 4 gold medals at stake.-Medal winners:... Taekwondo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Taekwondo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games were held in the Cuneta Astrodome in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The participants competed for one of eight gold medals, four each for men and women.-Men:-Women:-External links:*... Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place on several separate courts at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines. The participants competed for 4 gold medals.-Medal winners:-External links:*... Traditional Boat Race at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Traditional Boat Race or Dragon Boat Race at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place at the La Mesa Dam in the Novaliches Reservoir, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.The event was held from December 2-4.-Medal winners:-External links:*... ¹ Triathlon at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games The Triathlon at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held at the Boardwalk, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines on December 1 and 2. The participants are competing for individual gold medals in the men's and women's events.... Volleyball at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Volleyball at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games consisted of indoor volleyball held at the West Negros University Gymnasium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines and beach volleyball held at the University of St... Weightlifting at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Weightlifting at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games was held in the Luxur Place in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.-Medal winners:-External links:*... Wrestling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Wrestling at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the San Andres Gymnasium in San Andres, Manila, Philippines. The event was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories... Wushu at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games Wushu at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games took place in the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gymnasium, in Ermita, Manila, Philippines.The event was held from November 28-30.Wushu literally means "martial art"... ¹ |
¹ - not an official Olympic Sport
² - sport played only in the SEA Games
³ - not a traditional Olympic nor SEA Games Sport and introduced only by the host country.
° - a former official Olympic Sport, not applied in previous host countries and was introduced only by the host country.
Criticisms
Like the former SEA Games, the 2005 Southeast Asian Games did not escape from criticisms. The famous one was in men's boxing between Thailand and the Philippines. The judges favoured the Philippines team, and it was reported to IBA. Poor infrastructure of the host city was also reported. In addition, athletes had to travel for up to two hours to get to the competition venues.Nations
| Country | Athletes | Officials | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOC Code | Name | Men | Women | Total | Men | Women | Total |
| BRU | 88 | 21 | 109 | 109 | 11 | 120 | |
| CAM | 62 | 15 | 77 | 41 | 3 | 44 | |
| INA | 367 | 266 | 633 | 315 | 89 | 404 | |
| LAO | 66 | 9 | 75 | 60 | 6 | 66 | |
| MAS | 281 | 134 | 415 | 220 | 81 | 301 | |
| MYA | Myanmar |
192 | 140 | 332 | 154 | 34 | 188 |
| PHI | (Host) | 454 | 289 | 743 | 221 | 87 | 308 |
| SIN | 195 | 168 | 363 | 216 | 75 | 291 | |
| THA | 389 | 288 | 677 | 221 | 47 | 268 | |
| TLS | 24 | 9 | 33 | 13 | 2 | 15 | |
| VIE | 360 | 292 | 652 | 254 | 60 | 314 | |
| Total | 3213 | 2159 | 5336 | 1824 | 495 | 2319 | |
Venues
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
served as the main hub of the Games, though several events also took place in Bacolod City
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
, Cebu City
Cebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
, Los Baños
Los Baños, Laguna
The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...
and Canlubang
Calamba City
Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
in Laguna
Laguna province
Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay,...
, Tagaytay City
Tagaytay City
The City of Tagaytay is a second class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. Only away from Manila via Aguinaldo Highway, it is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tagaytay City provides a good view of the Taal Volcano...
in Cavite province, Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
in Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
, and the Subic Bay
Subic Bay
Subic Bay is a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay. Its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility named U.S...
Freeport Zone in Zambales
Zambales
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
.
Competition venues
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Panaad Stadium The Panaad Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located inside the Panaad Park and Sports Complex in Bacolod, Philippines. Owned by the Negros Occidental provincial government, it is used for football matches, and is the adopted home of the Philippines national football team... PhilSports Arena The Philippine Institute of Sports Arena or PhilSports Arena is an indoor sporting arena located inside the PhilSports Complex in Pasig, Philippines. It was formerly known as the University of Life Training and Recreational Arena or the ULTRA. The arena and its surrounding sports complex are... Fort Bonifacio Fort Bonifacio is a highly urbanized district in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The district is named after the main Philippine Army camp in Metro Manila, Fort Andres Bonifacio, which in turn was named after the famous Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio... |
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, is national sports complex of the Philippines, located on Pablo Ocampo St. , Malate, Manila. It is named after the country's national hero, José Rizal.... University of San Carlos The University of San Carlos is a Roman Catholic university governed by the Society of the Divine Word since 1935 in Cebu City. It offers pre-elementary and basic education as well as undergraduate and graduate courses, and a broad spectrum of academic programs through its eight colleges.It... University of St. La Salle The University of St. La Salle , located in La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City, Philippines, is a Catholic private university run by the De La Salle Brothers. Established in 1952 as La Salle College-Bacolod, it is the second oldest campus originally founded by the congregation in the country... West Negros University West Negros University, also referred to as WNU, is a university located in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The university is a second level-accredited school by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities - Commission On Accreditation and awards degrees in associate,... |
Non-competition venues
- Philippine International Convention CenterPhilippine International Convention CenterThe Philippine International Convention Center is a convention center located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines...
(Phil. Organizing Committee and Main Press Centre) - Century Park Hotel (International Broadcast Centre)
- Cebu City Sports ComplexCebu City Sports ComplexCebu City Sports Complex is a major arena located in Cebu City, Philippines. The complex was built by the city to accommodate large events of various kinds. It is owned and managed by the city government...
(Cebu Organizing Committee & Pre-opening ceremony) - Negros Occidental Activity Center (Bacolod-Negros Organizing Committee)
- Rizal ParkRizal ParkRizal Park, also known as Luneta Park or colloquially Luneta, is a historical urban park located in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines, adjacent to the old walled city of Manila, now Intramuros. Since the Spanish Colonial Era, the park has been a favorite spot for unwinding, socializing,...
(Opening and Closing Ceremonies) - Ninoy Aquino International AirportNinoy Aquino International AirportThe Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
- Mactan-Cebu International AirportMactan-Cebu International AirportMactan-Cebu International Airport is a major international airport in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It is located in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Metro Cebu and is the country's second primary gateway...
- Bacolod City Domestic AirportBacolod City Domestic AirportBacolod City Domestic Airport , also known as Bacolod Airport, was the airport serving the general area of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental in the Philippines...
- Subic Bay International AirportSubic Bay International Airport-Cargo airlines:As of October 2010, there are no cargo airlines operating in Subic Bay International Airport.FedEx Express closed its hub at Subic Bay on February 6, 2009, this was the first hub to be closed in FedEx's history...
3rd ASEAN ParaGames
The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames2005 ASEAN ParaGames
The 3rd ASEAN ParaGames was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. Organized by PhilSPADA, the Philippine Sports Association of Differently Abled, the 2005 ASEAN ParaGames was held in Manila, Philippines from December 14, 2005...
were held in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
from December 14 to December 20, 2005. This was the sporting event earmarked for physically challenged athletes in the Southeast Asian regional level. The ParaGames are held after every Southeast Asian Games (patterned after the Paralympics traditionally held days after the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
). Most of the events were held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, is national sports complex of the Philippines, located on Pablo Ocampo St. , Malate, Manila. It is named after the country's national hero, José Rizal....
. Some new sports for the athletes were introduced and demonstrated by both foreign and local participants.
See also
- Games records at the 2005 Southeast Asian GamesGames records at the 2005 Southeast Asian GamesNew games records set at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games include:-Aquatics:*Men's 50 m Freestyle: Thailand's Arwut Chinnapasaen, 22.98*Men's 4x200 m Freestyle Relay: Singapore's Chay Jung Jun Mark, Cheah Mingzhe Marcus, Tan Lee Yu Gary, Tay Zhi Rong Bryan, 7:35.85*Women's 50 m Freestyle: Singapore's...
- Scandals of the 2005 Southeast Asian GamesScandals of the 2005 Southeast Asian GamesThe Accusations of the 2005 Southeast Asian Games, are as follows.-Programming:*As with previous games, the Filipino hosts introduced non-Olympic events or sports normally not contested in previous games into the program which are often advantageous to the home country, including Arnis, Baseball,...
- 2005 ASEAN ParaGames2005 ASEAN ParaGamesThe 3rd ASEAN ParaGames was a biannual multi-sport event held after the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. Organized by PhilSPADA, the Philippine Sports Association of Differently Abled, the 2005 ASEAN ParaGames was held in Manila, Philippines from December 14, 2005...
External links
- www.2005seagames.com.ph: The Official Website of the 23rd SEA Games Philippines 2005
- Cebu SEA Games Organizing Committee
- Bacolod-Negros SEA Games Organizing Committee
- Philippine Sports Commission
- Philippine Olympic Committee
- Official Website of the 3rd ASEAN ParaGames - Manila 2005
- Channel NewsAsia SEA Games 2005 Special
- Southeast Asian Games Information
- RPSports.com