preparations accelerated ahead of 31st sea games picture 1
Workers renovate the Thanh Tri competition hall, the venue for basketball at the 31st SEA Games which will take place later this year.
Ha Dong stadium is set to provide a great location for track-and-field athletes and footballers who are keen to practice during the regional games.
A worker is finalizing seat repair at the Gia Lam competition hall, the venue of the wrestling event.
A worker thoroughly cleans the swimming pools at the Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Centre.
Work on the Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center is close to completion.
The 31st SEA Games is scheduled to take place in the country between November 21 and December 2 this year. Hanoi is due to host the opening and closing ceremonies, with 20 of the 40 sports 
The Tay Ho competition hall will host the taekwondo event. Workers are putting the final touches to preparations before the 31st SEA Games.