2012 ASEAN University Games

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2012 ASEAN University Games
ASEAN University Games 2012 Logo.jpeg
Host city Vientiane
Country Laos
Nations participating 11
Athletes participating 7,000
Events 20
Opening ceremony 12 December 2012 (2012-12-12)
Closing ceremony 20 December 2012 (2012-12-20)
Officially opened by Thongsing Thammavong
Prime Minister of Laos
Torch Lighter Vatsana Sijan
Saton Sutina
Main venue New Laos National Stadium
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The ASEAN University Games (AUG) is a biennial sports event that involves athletes from the universities of the ASEAN member countries. Organised by the members of the ASEAN University Sports Council (AUSC), the first event was held in 1981.

Various member countries of the AUSC have taken turns in hosting the event, but 2012 was the first time Laos played host. The Games ran from 12 December 2012 to 20 December 2012.

The ASEAN University Games is a multi-sport event. It has 17 compulsory sports, including track and field, swimming, basketball, football, table tennis, tennis, karate-do, volleyball, etc.[1]

Mascots

Mr. Santiphab and Miss Mittaphab, the official mascot

The mascots are a pair of bees named Mr. Santiphap and Miss Mittaphap. According to the official website, these are the reason of the selection of the mascots:[2]

  • The Bee is a peaceful insect and it will always protect itself from external disturbance and dangers.
  • Bees work in groups with great solidarity, strength and efficiency like savants and architectures of the ASEAN nations.
  • Mr. Santiphab (Mr. Peace) represents the Peace between the ASEAN nations.
  • Miss Mittaphab (Miss Friendship) represents the Best Friendship between the ASEAN nations.

Medal tally

      Host nation

This is the official medal tally.

Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  Malaysia (MAS) 60 48 72 180
2  Vietnam (VIE) 56 35 28 119
3  Thailand (THA) 45 52 56 153
4  Indonesia (INA) 41 52 61 154
5  Laos (LAO) 32 35 46 113
6  Singapore (SIN) 3 6 23 32
7  Philippines (PHI) 2 12 16 30
8  Myanmar (MYA) 1 0 2 3
9  Cambodia (CAM) 0 0 8 8
10  Brunei (BRU) 0 0 5 5
11  Timor-Leste (TLS) 0 0 3 3
Total 240 240 320 800

References

  1. http://www.nationalradio.com/ugames.shtml
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External links


Preceded by 2012
Laos
Succeeded by
2014
Palembang, Indonesia

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