Brunei withdraw from hosting 2019 SEA Games


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brunei have pulled out of hosting the 2019 Southeast Asian Games after failing to get government backing with Philippines showing interest in stepping in to replace them, local media reported on Friday.

Brunei told the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) Council meeting of their decision on Thursday after failing to receive the green light from its Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

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