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The playing hall
Traditional Thai dance at the closing ceremony
VIPs, including representatives from 15 countries, in attendance
ACC President Ignatius Leong thanks the participants, organisers and officials and congratulates the winners
Mr Leong noted that there is now clearly a generational change, as evidenced by the number of former winners, many of whom are GMs, now coaching their country's best young talent.
He also took the opportunity to announce some important decisions taken at the ACC meeting the previous evening, the first of which was of course that while Laos will host in 2024, Singapore will be given the first option for 2025, with Indonesia and Vietnam willing alternatives.
The other is very interesting as sponsorship will be actively sought to provide full medical coverage for a minimum of five years for the winners of future ASEAN+ age groups.
The ACC flag was handed over to the Laos Chess Association by the President of the host Thailand Chess Association and organiser of the 21st ASEAN+ Age Groups 2023, Sahapol Nakvanich - John Laoruss.
One of the many medals awarded, with Vietnam's U-16 team taking gold and Thailand taking bronze
Full details on standings and pairings together with links to live games can be found here.
Laos - Social Evening performance winners!
The Social Evening has always been a highlight for the participants of each ASEAN Age Group Championships, with each country putting on a cultural display, and this time it was fitting that Laos won after putting on a super performance to relegate the crowd favourites, the Philippines, to second place!
It was indeed a wonderful end to a celebration that saw over 1,000 people attend the 21st ASEAN+ Age Group Championships, which certainly returned with a bang after a three-year enforced hiatus.
21st ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships 2023 medal tally
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