2001 Southeast Asian Games ( 21st SEA GAME )

The 2001 Southeast Asian Games (Malay: Sukan Asia Tenggara 2001), officially known as the 21st Southeast Asian Games, was a Southeast Asian multi-sport event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was the fifth time Malaysia host the games, and its first time since 1989. Malaysia previously also hosted the 1965 games, 1971 games and the 1977 games.

The games is the first Southeast Asian Games in the 21st Century and the 3rd millennium. It was held from 8 to 17 September 2001, although several events had commenced from 1 September 2001. Around 4165 athletes participated at the event, which featured 391 events in 32 sports. It was opened by Salahuddin, the King of Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

The final medal tally was led by host Malaysia, followed by Thailand and Indonesia. Several Games and National Records were broken during the games. The games were deemed generally successful with the rising standard of competition amongst the Southeast Asian nations.

XXI Southeast Asian Games
Host city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Motto Let's Make It the Best
Nations participating 10
Athletes participating 4165
Events 391 in 32 sports
Opening ceremony 8 September
Closing ceremony 17 September
Officially opened by King Salahuddin
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Athlete's Oath Noraseela Mohd Khalid
Torch lighter Daud Ibrahim
Ceremony venue Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Website 2001 Southeast Asian Games