30th South East Asian Games

[Ranly123]

Home country advantage is there, but that alone will not get more wins. As it takes every two years, the previous games took place in 2017. That year Malaysia is the one that hosted the game and they are the one to top the table with more than three hundred medals. In that Philippines have come 6th in the table with a total of 121 medals. With such a massive difference between 1st and 6th it is truly hard for Philippines to be the on the medal table.

news that I just learned about the 30th South East Asian Games in the Philippines about some of the facilities will interfere with the concentration of athletes, the readiness of the Philippines to host is still not 100%. I'm sure the athletes will be mentally disturbed so it is difficult to get maximum results.

No man, try to open your eyes and not just believe instantly on what you have read on news outlets. Can't you realize the media is biased on their coverage about this SEA games? I think Philippine media is politically motivated and to discredit what the current government has done for the betterment of the upcoming competition.

[rhomelmabini]

No man, try to open your eyes and not just believe instantly on what you have read on news outlets. Can't you realize the media is biased on their coverage about this SEA games? I think Philippine media is politically motivated and to discredit what the current government has done for the betterment of the upcoming competition.

Exactly. Has anyone experienced or seen a full 100 percent ready host country over games like these? Delays, technical errors and some hiccups can be experienced anytime, though the host is really at fault for this it isn't mean that they want it to happen like this.

What I just hope is those athletes never mind those problems instead focus on the game and if they can play then they should play on the best they can, hoping that the eSports will prepare and learn things from the earlier days since it started. What I am really excited about is the eSport gaming and I am supporting Sibol my country's pride eSport teams on different games.

[Golftech]

Everytime I watch the news there's a negative comments about how the host handle this event not just the venue, but also the accomodation and the food. I keep on watching to become updated for the latest happening on the game.

Anyway still hoping for the best and for the safety of the players.

They only publicized are the fault, I almost believed that PH really mess this event but now there are really pictures that are in facebook now with hashtag #winasone , which we can see the real location venue, props, accommodation and etc. But we can't deny that is really have some flaws regarding the athletes service.

Real athletes will not be disturbed just because of any issues regarding to how they being catered, it's your pride to represent your country and the determination to win it inside your home crowd will be an advantages for PH teams. It should be taken as an opportunities to showcase your talents and make your country proud. Any issue can be discussed after the competitions win first then talk later.

[btc78]

i will be biased this time,but to boost my fellow countrymen and that is Philippines .

there is a posibility because Filipino always take the 4th then since the advantage of country playing?then i am sure that Pinoy will do everything to take many Gold medals they can have.

[Eternad]

Everytime I watch the news there's a negative comments about how the host handle this event not just the venue, but also the accomodation and the food. I keep on watching to become updated for the latest happening on the game.

Anyway still hoping for the best and for the safety of the players.

They only publicized are the fault, I almost believed that PH really mess this event but now there are really pictures that are in facebook now with hashtag #winasone , which we can see the real location venue, props, accommodation and etc. But we can't deny that is really have some flaws regarding the athletes service.

Real athletes will not be disturbed just because of any issues regarding to how they being catered, it's your pride to represent your country and the determination to win it inside your home crowd will be an advantages for PH teams. It should be taken as an opportunities to showcase your talents and make your country proud. Any issue can be discussed after the competitions win first then talk later.

This, there are numerous issues pertaining in location and services but not more on the games and performance of players. After the games will know who play the real harder despite of the issues.

[Harlot]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

[rodskee]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

Mobile Legends and Dota will be the two most expected the Pinoys to take the medals.but also we are good in Tekken so basically we may add another sets of medals for the Country.
but of course basketball is the most targeted and Boxing.

[TitanGEL]

Real talk here, how can the Philippine athletes perform better if the government instead of cheering for them, the anti-admin is throwing mud to the admin because of corruption in building the stadium. Just check the local news in the Philippines and see whats the story about SEA games and you will find over priced stadium being investigated and over priced contract handed to a Malaysian firm. Very little mention about the athletes.

I am still hoping for Philippines to make it at least on the top 3 if they cant make it to number 1. Philippines will be represented with 1,868 athletes.

It is a hot issue in my country because of the over price facilities and also the poor accomodation of the people from other country. But still I'm supporting my country which is Philippines and I know that we will get many gold medals.

[robelneo]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

Mobile Legends and Dota will be the two most expected the Pinoys to take the medals.but also we are good in Tekken so basically we may add another sets of medals for the Country.
but of course basketball is the most targeted and Boxing.

I hope they can be improved their standing from 6th place in the last SEA Games, the Philippines has the home court advantages and they have many athletes to field in hopefully we can improve from 6th to 3rd placer, it's hard to dethrone Malaysia and Thailand they are the dominant countries in this region.

[jakelyson]

This, there are numerous issues pertaining in location and services but not more on the games and performance of players. After the games will know who play the real harder despite of the issues.

Right and it is not like issues never happen in other host countries. In every large event, there are issues that happen. But that is not a reason a team will lose or the players will get disheartened. They are professionals and these little issues are just small obstacles that they can overcome with determination.

[Oceat]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

Mobile Legends and Dota will be the two most expected the Pinoys to take the medals.but also we are good in Tekken so basically we may add another sets of medals for the Country.
but of course basketball is the most targeted and Boxing.

I hope they can be improved their standing from 6th place in the last SEA Games, the Philippines has the home court advantages and they have many athletes to field in hopefully we can improve from 6th to 3rd placer, it's hard to dethrone Malaysia and Thailand they are the dominant countries in this region.

Maybe this time they can improve more better than the last time they played. Well, I've heard some rumors that the game would be better if they play it on their home court. I guess Philippines will take more gold medal here since they were the ones who will be hosting the SEA Games this season.

[joshy23]

This, there are numerous issues pertaining in location and services but not more on the games and performance of players. After the games will know who play the real harder despite of the issues.

Right and it is not like issues never happen in other host countries. In every large event, there are issues that happen. But that is not a reason a team will lose or the players will get disheartened. They are professionals and these little issues are just small obstacles that they can overcome with determination.

Good point, this is part of hosting large event like this, it shouldn't affect anything in regards to players performances. The game should continue
and the players should do everything that they can in order to improve the rankings of the host country. With all possible games to win inside the
country it will adds to the total position every players is oblige to do everything to win the medals, set aside those issues and focus alone with the tournament.

[stomachgrowls]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

Mobile Legends and Dota will be the two most expected the Pinoys to take the medals.but also we are good in Tekken so basically we may add another sets of medals for the Country.
but of course basketball is the most targeted and Boxing.

I hope they can be improved their standing from 6th place in the last SEA Games, the Philippines has the home court advantages and they have many athletes to field in hopefully we can improve from 6th to 3rd placer, it's hard to dethrone Malaysia and Thailand they are the dominant countries in this region.

Maybe this time they can improve more better than the last time they played. Well, I've heard some rumors that the game would be better if they play it on their home court. I guess Philippines will take more gold medal here since they were the ones who will be hosting the SEA Games this season.

Not at all, we cant still say yet and if you do base up into those previous post about the statistics its clearly that they arent able to cope up on top 1. Deficit number might be small but trying to reach even wont really be that easy.

For people talking about e-sports and other things then you are already out of topic.You should create another thread for that yet weve talking here about typical physical sports games not the e-sports one.

[Ranly123]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

Mobile Legends and Dota will be the two most expected the Pinoys to take the medals.but also we are good in Tekken so basically we may add another sets of medals for the Country.
but of course basketball is the most targeted and Boxing.

Regarding esports in SEA games, mobile legends will not be an easy medal for pH team since many of the SEA country have adopted this game. Maybe DotA and Tekken will be in the bag.

[sunsilk]

Maybe DotA and Tekken will be in the bag.

Is there anyway to watch these games on livestream? does anyone knows a link where we can watch these games soon? I'm not a fan of Arena of Valor, StarCraft II and Hearthstone. But it's interesting to see athletes compete with other e-sports too.

Mostly, I'm into Dota 2, ML and Tekken but I'd love to watch them all. So, if someone knows a page or site that will provide streaming for these games please link it here, thank you in advance.

[Oceat]

A lot of people have been saying that aside from the Philippines' basketball team the other sport they see them to dominate is the e-sports tournament they will have. Games such as DOTA 2 , Tekken, Mobile Legends, and Hearthstone all have notable players/teams participating at each segment  especially Dota 2 where TnC is the national representative whom they just defetead ViCi gaming recently besides that I heard the Dj will also be playing on their team which I think will make them have a more unstoppable lineup.

Mobile Legends and Dota will be the two most expected the Pinoys to take the medals.but also we are good in Tekken so basically we may add another sets of medals for the Country.
but of course basketball is the most targeted and Boxing.

I hope they can be improved their standing from 6th place in the last SEA Games, the Philippines has the home court advantages and they have many athletes to field in hopefully we can improve from 6th to 3rd placer, it's hard to dethrone Malaysia and Thailand they are the dominant countries in this region.

Maybe this time they can improve more better than the last time they played. Well, I've heard some rumors that the game would be better if they play it on their home court. I guess Philippines will take more gold medal here since they were the ones who will be hosting the SEA Games this season.

Not at all, we cant still say yet and if you do base up into those previous post about the statistics its clearly that they arent able to cope up on top 1. Deficit number might be small but trying to reach even wont really be that easy.

For people talking about e-sports and other things then you are already out of topic.You should create another thread for that yet weve talking here about typical physical sports games not the e-sports one.

How can you be so sure that they can't take the number one spot? Odds are increasing especially if you are in your hometown playing because you will feel the cheering of your own townsfolk. Regardless with the situation on their country I still think they have the ability to take that number one spot.

[Debonaire217]

Real talk here, how can the Philippine athletes perform better if the government instead of cheering for them, the anti-admin is throwing mud to the admin because of corruption in building the stadium. Just check the local news in the Philippines and see whats the story about SEA games and you will find over priced stadium being investigated and over priced contract handed to a Malaysian firm. Very little mention about the athletes.

I am still hoping for Philippines to make it at least on the top 3 if they cant make it to number 1. Philippines will be represented with 1,868 athletes.

The main issue there is the lack of preparation that the government has especially in handling the funds and also from the sectors that manages the overall event. I bet they should consider the concert managers in their management because the system is quite poor. In this case, it will not affect the performance of the athletes despite of the market condition. Meaning to say that we can still have a betting platform dedicated to the SEA games at this moment.

[Kemarit]

And as I have seen in local news, lots of finger pointing as to who is to blame with this South East Asian games debacle. They have been talking of having a Senate inquiry after the game is over. And I"m sure Filipinos are totally disappointment because it seems that the government is not really prepared to handle this big event and it will reflect how the Philippines are really doing in terms of governmental responsibilities. They should have at least prioritized this because every eyes is on the country. However, it's too late now, we have seen that the Philippines is not ready for this kind of sporting events, IMHO.

[huige007]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/sea-games-philippines-apology-12121398

I think this is a mess up for Philippines as being host in the South East Asian Games. Many visitors and early arriving athletes have express their disappointment over the hospitality of the Host Country. Read the articles and me myself as one of the community of the Philippines has totally dissappointed with what happened. I hope President should take action on this faster than the news arrived cause it's really ashamed for those who arrived early and given not a good treatment.

According to Cayetano, they are just humans and they make mistakes, but they already apologies and I don't think its really a big issue at all.
We are hosting an event so its normal to face some problem, and what I like about the media in the Philippines is they keep to reporting negative news instead of the good ones.

not only according to him but almost people can say it and can understand it  . mistakes do occur at all times especially on the big event like this because people are also excited  .  and about reporting neg news vs the good one ? lol that sucks to the reader or to the one's that see the new's    . i think they should change that atitude because that affects the reputation of one's country  . for the sea game's . goodluck to the participants  , hope all are safe

Everytime I watch the news there's a negative comments about how the host handle this event not just the venue, but also the accomodation and the food. I keep on watching to become updated for the latest happening on the game.

Anyway still hoping for the best and for the safety of the players.

It is highly recommended to not trust the media. They are mostly fake. All the stories shown by them are fabricated. They just want to make ratings at earn some fame. The main problem with journalist is exaggeration. Even is the event happened, it never was that big as shown. For the SEA event, Philippines is putting all of its efforts to make it a success and spectators must appreciate that.

[rhomelmabini]

And as I have seen in local news, lots of finger pointing as to who is to blame with this South East Asian games debacle. They have been talking of having a Senate inquiry after the game is over. And I"m sure Filipinos are totally disappointment because it seems that the government is not really prepared to handle this big event and it will reflect how the Philippines are really doing in terms of governmental responsibilities. They should have at least prioritized this because every eyes is on the country. However, it's too late now, we have seen that the Philippines is not ready for this kind of sporting events, IMHO.

It's just news don't buy that one it can be faked, besides, the opposition seems the one controlling the media. Besides, this SEA Games shouldn't be held in our country but should be on Brunei it should have to be withdrawn by the President in 2017 but opposition from sports politics appealed (just read it from a friend) not to blame this scenario but I guess the government really lacks the time to prepared. There's too much politics involved in this event and besides, I guess they can cope with it those are just small hiccups, people on social media just make it a bigger issue and it spread fast like wildfire and they complain of little things instead of praising that it's progressing.