SEA Games 2025: 5th December Daily Highlights

Team Singapore made a strong start to their 33rd SEA Games campaign with a 13–1 win against Laos in Men’s Baseball. A delay caused by bad weather did little to dampen the athletes’ spirits, as Singapore (11th in Asia) delivered a lively and confident performance to defeat Laos (10th in Asia) at  at the Queen Sirikit Sports Centre on the opening day of the Games.

Ean Eu An sliding in for another point. Photo: Jeremy Lee/SportSG

An assured defensive showing, powerful pitching by 21-year-old Jyoji Ito, and strong batting from Andre Chia, Naeem Bin Zahrin, Mohamad Danis Bin Mohamad Azminin, Ean Eu, and Singapore’s first professional baseball player Kohei Wong ensured that the team controlled the game from start to finish, holding Laos to just a single point.

Ito Jyoji delivering a strong pitch. Photo: Jeremy Lee/SportSG

The Men’s Baseball team will now look to carry today’s energy, teamwork, and camaraderie into their next match against defending SEA Games champions, the Philippines, on 7 December. A positive result would place Team Singapore in a strong position for a podium finish.

Ean Eu An (middle) and Andre Chia (right) celebrating the victory with Oscar Tay (left). Photo: SportSG/Jeremy Lee

As Day 1 comes to a close, Team Singapore aims to build on the momentum from this opening victory and deliver more breakthrough performances on the regional stage.

The 33rd SEA Games are held in Thailand from 9 to 20 December 2025. For the latest Team Singapore coverage and news, follow Team Singapore on their social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) or visit the official Team Singapore website.