Vientiane (VNA) – Laos has hired many experienced coaches abroad to train its national teams who will participate in the 24th Southeast Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Thailand by the end of this year, said Lao National Sports Committee.
Among these coaches, eight came from Viet Nam to train Lao athletes in shooting, swimming, diving, volleyball, beach volleyball, Wushu and Karatedo.
Other trainers specialising in table tennis, football, boxing, Pencat Silat and Petanque, came from China, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Cuba, Indonesia, Mogolia, Japan and Thailand.
The 24th SEA Games will attract the participation of around 660 Lao officials and athletes who will compete in 24 subjects, the largest number so far. Laos is nurturing a hope to snatch medals in martial art and Petanque.
Laos will host the 25 th SEA Games in 2009.-Enditem
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