Asian cup 2004

Tran Quyet Chien claims a SEA Games gold medal in three-cushion carom on May 22. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — Tran Quyet Chien proved why he’s the world No. 3 in three-cushion carom after beating Nguyen Duc Anh Chien in an all-Vietnamese final of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 22. Despite being one of the best carom players, this is the first SEA Games gold medal for Quyet Chien as this category is rarely held at the SEA Games. The final got off to a very even start with both players closely following each other on every point. However, against one of the world’s best, Anh Chien couldn’t keep his momentum and missed a few tough shots when the match was getting more intense. And that Quyet Chien left his compatriot far behind as the 38-year-old showed his class, scoring consecutive points to take a big 31 -16 lead. Anh Chien’s massive late effort helped the world top 20 player to narrow the gap to 35-24 before Quyet Chien sealed … [Read more...] about Vietnam triumph in SEA Games 31 three-cushion carom

Vietnamese (in red) and Thai players vie for the ball at the final on May 21. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The media in Thailand ran many articles on the women’s football final between their country and hosts Vietnam at SEA Games 31 on May 21. Vietnam won over Thailand 1- 0 in the match, freshly following which State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent their congratulations to the team. In its story, the Daily News said the final, held on Cam Pha Stadium of Quang Ninh province, was a game between equally talented teams, but Vietnam were in the lead thanks to a goal by Huynh Nhu at the 59th minute to grab the gold medal. The newspaper also mentioned the Vietnamese team’s top place in the region for seven times, including golds at three consecutive SEA Games. Meanwhile, Thailand earned the silver medal for straight three times and the gold at the region’s biggest sporting event for five times. Siam Sports reported despite encouragement from … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thai media comment on Vietnam’s win in women’s football final

Top leaders of the Party and State congratulate the coaching staff and the U-23 men’s football team of Vietnam. Vietnam U23 s beat their archrivals Thailand U23s 1-0, winning the second consecutive gold medal in men's football at the Southeast Asian Games. The rainy weather didn't stop soccer fans from coming out to cheer for the home team at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. The final match also saw the presence of top leaders of the Party and State who came to support the U23 football team. Vietnam (red) faces Thailand in the SEA Games 31 men's football final at Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium on May 22 evening. Striker Tien Linh (9) Midfielder Do Hung Dung (16), captain of the national football team Striker Nham Manh Dung (17) Striker Nham Manh Dung (17) who scored the only goal of the match. The joy of Vietnamese players after the first goal Fans flock to My Dinh National Satdium to cheer for the home team. My Dinh … [Read more...] about Great moment of Vietnam U23 Football Team

Nguyễn Thị Huyền and her family celebrate her win at the Mỹ Đình Stadium. VNA/VNS Photo  Huy Hùng Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — With the SEA Games 31 nearly at an end, people have been through every level of emotion, from historic wins to inspiring stories and beautiful moments. The biennial sport meets also see the participation of several Vietnamese couples who brought their love to the Games and contributed to the team's success. 1. Nguyễn Ngọc Trường Sơn and Phạm Lê Thảo Nguyên This year the Games see the participation of the most famous chess master couple in Việt Nam. Grandmaster Sơn has become one of Việt Nam's top players since he was crowned world U10 champion in 2000. He represented Việt Nam in many prestigious tournaments, including the Aeroflot Open, World Blitz Championship, Chess World Cup and Chess Olympiad. Phạm Lê Thảo Nguyên is a women's Grandmaster who has also participated in the highest-level chess tournaments. … [Read more...] about Love is in the air at sporting tournament

Vietnam beat their Thai rivals 1-0 on Sunday night to win the gold medal in men’s football for the second time in a row at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Despite the rainy weather, fans arrived at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi very early to cheer for the junior Golden Stars. The Vietnamese under-23 team staged a series of attacks to pressure their Thai peers in the very first minutes of the match. Striker Nguyen Tien Linh had a chance to open the scoring for Vietnam in the 19th minute, but his header was not powerful enough to defeat Thai goalie Kawin Thamsatchanan. From a corner kick in the 43rd minute, Thailand’s Jonathan Khemdee took a shot at Nguyen Van Toan’s goal, but the ball flew too high. Vietnam carried out a counterattack in the following minute, but there was a lack of coordination between the players. The first half concluded with no goals for either team. Thailand launched more attacks after the break, threatening Vietnam’s net in several … [Read more...] about Vietnam subdue Thailand to strike gold for 2nd time in SEA Games men’s football

Vietnam has won 188 gold medals so far at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, more than the total numbers of golds of second-placed Thailand, third-placed Indonesia, and fourth-placed Philippines combined. As of 3:00 pm on Sunday, the host nation had bagged 188 gold medals, 109 silvers, and 109 bronzes, according to the event's official website. Thailand ranked second with 77 golds, 92 silvers, and 125 bronzes. Indonesia and the Philippines were in third and fourth places with 62 and 47 gold medals, respectively. Vietnamese athletes claimed a total of 17 gold medals on Saturday, with the championship title in women’s football being the most notable. The Vietnamese women scored a 1-0 victory over their archrivals Thailand to successfully defend their gold medal at the tournament. The other gold medals came from tennis, diving, judo, canoeing, indoor handball, aerobic gymnastics, chess, weightlifting, and vovinam. The junior Vietnamese team are scheduled to … [Read more...] about Vietnam keeps sitting atop SEA Games medal table with 188 golds