Over the years, ASEAN sports have become a bridge connecting people, promoting peace, and enhancing understanding and cultural exchange between member countries. This achievement was affirmed at the opening session of the 16th ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), held in Ha Noi on October 13.

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-16) opened in Ha Noi on October 13 with the participation of about 200 delegates, including ministers, deputy ministers, heads of sports agencies from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, alongside senior sports officials from the region.