The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games has greatly impressed masses of officials, academics and athletes across the world, who have said the extraordinary sportsmanship and solidarity displayed during the global sports gala has conveyed a lot of hope to the international community.

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged national athletes, bound for the 29th SEA Games, which starts on August 19 in Malaysia, to maintain good sportsmanship in their pursuit of excellence.