Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and colloquially referred to as KL, is a federal territory and the capital city of Malaysia. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Asia and the largest city in Malaysia, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with a census population of 1,982,112 as of 2020. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.564 million people as of 2018. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Southeast Asia, both in population and economic development.
The 2017 Southeast Asian Games, officially known as the 29th Southeast Asian Games, or the 29th SEA Games, and commonly known as Kuala Lumpur 2017, was a Southeast Asian multi-sport event that took place from 19 to 30 August 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was the sixth time that Malaysia hosted the games and its first time since 2001. Previously, it had also hosted the 1965, 1971, 1977 and 1989 editions of the games. The 2017 edition is most notable for being the first edition to include winter sports.
The 2006 FESPIC Games, officially known as the 9th and Final FESPIC Games, was an Asia-Pacific disabled multi-sport event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 25 November to 1 December 2006. This was the first and last time Malaysia hosted the games. Malaysia is the eighth and the last FESPIC organisation member to host the FESPIC games after Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, China, Thailand, and South Korea. Around 3,641 athletes from 46 nations competed at the games which featured 19 sports. The games was opened by Prime Minister of Malaysia, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the KLFA stadium.
The boxing competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre in Segambut.
The athletics competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur took place at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The marathon event meanwhile, was held in Putrajaya.
The badminton competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.
The Basketball competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur took place from 20 to 26 August at MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
The billiards and snooker competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre of Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
The bowling competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Sunway Mega Lanes in Selangor.
The cricket competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur took place at Kinrara Oval in Selangor.
The cycling competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur took place at Nilai and Putrajaya.
The field hockey competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur will take place at National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Sepak takraw at the 2017 SEA Games was held in Titiwangsa Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur from 16 to 29 August 2017.
Volleyball at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 21 to 27 August 2017.
The wushu competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The karate competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The fencing competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre in Segambut.
The figure skating competitions at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur were held at Empire City in Selangor.
The short track speed skating competitions at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur will take place at Empire City Ice Arena in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
The archery competitions at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur took place at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
