The document discusses the history and details of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). It notes that the SEA Games were formerly known as the Southeast Asian Peninsula Games (SEAP Games) and were founded in 1959 by 6 countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Burma. The name was changed to the SEA Games in 1977. The Games are now the largest sporting event in Southeast Asia and are held every two years with 11 participating countries.