Six men’s teams and five women’s teams played in the round-robin format, with four matches for female players and five matches for their male teammates. Quang Liem and Tran Tuan Minh competed in the men’s event, and Pham Le Thao Nguyen and Vo Thi Kim Phung in the women’s competition. After five matches, Liem and Minh recorded 6.5 points to win the gold medal. The silver medal went to the Philippines while Indonesia and Thailand shared the bronze medal. In the women’s event, Nguyen and Phung defeated their Malaysian rivals and earned six points, drawing with Indonesia. However, they dropped to silver based on previous results. The bronze went to the Philippines. Individual and team blitz chess events will take place on May 20 and 21. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam win gold in men’s team rapid chess
Vietnamese swimming team exceeds gold medal target at SEA Games 31
Ben Tre-born swimmer Pham Thanh Bao opened an impressive competition day of Vietnamese athletes with his an ecstatic performance in the men's 50m breaststroke event. The 21-year-old swimmer won a gold medal with a time of 28.28 seconds, beating strong rivals from Indonesia and Singapore. It was also his second gold at this year’s Games. Meanwhile, Tran Hung Nguyen pocketed a gold medal after his surprising performance in the men’s 200m medley event with a time of 2 minutes and 1.22 seconds. The 19-year-old swimmer competed with their strong rivals Kaewsriyoung Dulyawat of Thailand and Maximillian Wei Ang of Singapore in this event. The silver and bronze medalists in the day were Vo Thi My Tien and Hoang Quy Phuoc, respectively, who competed in the women’s 1,500m freestyle and the men’s 200m freestyle events. Closing the 5th day of competition, the Vietnamese swimming team pocketed a total of nine gold medals, 10 silvers and two bronzes, officially exceeding the set target of 8 … [Read more...] about Vietnamese swimming team exceeds gold medal target at SEA Games 31
Marathoner wins historic gold for Vietnam at SEA Games 31
During the event began in early May 19 morning near Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium, Thanh faced fierce competition from defending champion Agus Prayogo of Indonesia and Tony Ah-Thit Payne of Thailand. He reached the finish line first after 2:25:08, faster than the second-placed Prayogo by 30 seconds. In addition, he set a new personal record as his previous one was 2:26:56. The 27-year-old runner from the southern province of Binh Phuoc quenched Vietnam’s thirst for medals in the men’s marathon for more than six decades. Previously, Pham Thi Binh clinched a gold medal in the women’s marathon for Vietnam at SEA Games 28 in 2013. Speaking to reporters after the competition, Thanh said he was proud but hardly believed that he could win. In the last kilometres, he told himself to do his utmost until the end with cheering from local supporters. Also on May 19 morning, Vietnam bagged two more golds in the men’s and women’s 20km walk by Vo Xuan Vinh and Nguyen Thi Thanh … [Read more...] about Marathoner wins historic gold for Vietnam at SEA Games 31
Disadvantaged people have their health checked
The event was part of the activities to mark the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh and to respond to Humanitarian Month in 2022 launched by the municipal Red Cross Society. The healthcare activity was part of the efforts of the municipal Red Cross Society to help disadvantaged people, including those with disabilities and needy people have access to healthcare services. By giving free health check-ups and consultation, the program was expected to raise people’s health and living standards. During the program, 200 people had their health checked by doctors and nurses. They also received gifts, worth VND 800,000 each, and free medicine. All the gifts were sponsored by Cot Hai An Co., Ltd., FACARE International Medical Technology Joint Stock Company, and the Red Cross societies of Cau Giay and Hai Ba Trung districts. At the event, participants expected that more similar activities will be held for the disadvantaged people. Joining an humanitarian activity for the first time, … [Read more...] about Disadvantaged people have their health checked
Top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to Laos a success: Lao N.A. Vice President
Interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondents in Vientiane on May 18, Sounthone said the visit was the first made by Hue after taking office. It took place in the context of the Vietnam - Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022, which marks the 60th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. During the trip, the top legislators of Vietnam and Laos held talks to review cooperation between the two N.A.s, particularly the implementation of their collaboration pact signed in 2017. The leaders also put forth orientations for collaboration in the time to come and signed a new cooperation agreement. She said a highlight of the visit was the two N.A. leaders’ participation in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Park in Vientiane, a project that has been prepared for years. The leaders also co-chaired a workshop between the two N.A.s on policies and … [Read more...] about Top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to Laos a success: Lao N.A. Vice President
Exhibition highlights Uncle Ho and Vietnamese revolutionary press
The exhibition features important milestones of the Vietnamese revolutionary press over the past years of construction and development. Especially, President Ho Chi Minh was also an outstanding journalist, making great contribution to the cause of revolutionary journalism in the country. His teachings become valuable lessons for the Vietnamese revolutionary press. Over the past time, learning and following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings, soldier-reporters have used pens and papers as their sharp revolutionary weapons to fight and raise the voice of the nation, whether in dark prisons or fierce battlefields. The exhibition helps honor the journalist career of President Ho Chi Minh, highlight contribution of the Vietnamese revolutionary press during the two national resistance wars against foreign invaders, as well as pay tribute to soldier-reporters who have sacrificed themselves for the development of the Vietnamese revolutionary press. Also at the ceremony, the delegates … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights Uncle Ho and Vietnamese revolutionary press