FILE PHOTO: Mohamad Taqiyuddin bin Hamid and Rosli bin Mohamad Sharif of Malaysia perform during the Pencak Silat double final at the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 24, 2017. (AFP)
There will be something for every sports fan at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which officially open with a glittering ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday.
While traditional Olympic events such as athletics and swimming need no introduction, little-known regional sport specialities will also get a rare chance to shine.
AFP Sport highlights five unusual sports to watch at the 31st SEA Games:
– Dancesport –
Physically demanding, this is not for the faint of heart or for those with two left feet as it balances the artistry of…
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