Young Vietnamese basketball players see in overseas Vietnamese a more realistic potential of the athletes they can become, so the latter inspire more confidence and commitment, experts say. And they have amazing stories to tell. In 1980, a 15-year-old Vietnamese boy named Nhan swam two kilometers from the Da Nang coast to a ship heading to Hong Kong. He fled the country without saying goodbye to his family, and found his way to starting a new life in California, United States. Thirty-six years later, Nhan’s son, Horace Nguyen, decided to return to the very country his dad left behind, to start a new life of his own, pursuing his dream of playing professional basketball. Horace is one of the first foreign players of Vietnamese descent to play basketball professionally in Vietnam, specifically in the annual tournament organized by the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA). Established in 2016, the VBA league has six teams: Da Nang Dragons, Ho Chi Minh City Wings, Sai Gon Heat, Ha … [Read more...] about Vietnam gains as overseas Vietnamese players go through the hoops
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Vietnam through the eyes of US basketball legend
Chamique Holdsclaw, 41, was a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player from 1999 to 2010, mostly with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Recently, she was on a short vacation in Vietnam. "I had a good time," she said on social media. “I’ve never experienced this kind of heat in my life”, Chamique wrote about her time in Hanoi, saying her heart rate increased without exercising. Chamique had to get used to crossing the bustling streets and thought she nearly died twice. Of Vietnamese foods, bun cha left a great impression on Chamique. Chamique visited Ha Long Bay, where she went on a cruise, saw the sights and practiced tai chi with people she met during the trip. "I have even gotten used to people staring and wanting to take pictures of me. They are fascinated by my height, build and hair. I’ve had to tell them ‘No’ several times when they would walk up and say ‘Nice’ and attempt to touch my hair. Young … [Read more...] about Vietnam through the eyes of US basketball legend
Vietnam through the eyes of US basketball star
Chamique Holdsclaw, 41, was a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player from 1999 to 2010, mostly with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Recently, she was on a short vacation in Vietnam. "I had a good time," she said on social media. “I’ve never experienced this kind of heat in my life”, Chamique wrote about her time in Hanoi, saying her heart rate increased without exercising. Chamique had to get used to crossing the bustling streets and thought she nearly died twice. Of Vietnamese foods, bun cha left a great impression on Chamique. Chamique visited Ha Long Bay, where she went on a cruise, saw the sights and practiced tai chi with people she met during the trip. "I have even gotten used to people staring and wanting to take pictures of me. They are fascinated by my height, build and hair. I’ve had to tell them ‘No’ several times when they would walk up and say ‘Nice’ and attempt to touch my hair. Young … [Read more...] about Vietnam through the eyes of US basketball star
Vietnam through the eyes of U.S basketball star
By Pham Huyen  August 16, 2018 | 02:22 pm GMT+7 U.S basketball star Chamique Holdsclaw was fascinated by the country and its people. Chamique Holdsclaw, 41, was a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player from 1999 to 2010, mostly with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Recently, she was on a short vacation in Vietnam. "I had a good time," she said on social media. “I’ve never experienced this kind of heat in my life”, Chamique wrote about her time in Hanoi, saying her heart rate increased without exercising. Chamique had to get used to crossing the bustling streets and thought she nearly died twice. Of Vietnamese foods, bun cha left a great impression on Chamique. Chamique visited Ha Long Bay, where she went on a cruise, saw the sights and practiced tai chi with people she met during the trip. "I have even gotten used to people staring and wanting to take pictures of me. They are fascinated by my height, build and … [Read more...] about Vietnam through the eyes of U.S basketball star
Cristiano Ronaldo, from player to one man multinational
After nine years in the white of Real Madrid, Ronaldo says the time has come "for a new stage" in his life as he eyes a new on-pitch challenge in Serie A with Juve AFP/GABRIEL BOUYS But with another Ballon d'Or looking likely and a move to Juventus complete, Cristiano Ronaldo's status is as much that of multinational as footballer. The 33-year-old had long ago moved onto another plane in his nine years at the Bernabeu as the galactico of galacticos. Sporting Lisbon first nurtured his talents before Manchester United launched the process of turning him into a global icon over six years at Old Trafford. But his Real achievements have transformed the Portuguese into the Beautiful Game's megastar who now embarks on a fresh challenge at a "new stage in his life" After five Ballons d'Or and countless trophies, as well as more than a goal a game in his time with Real to capture 15 trophies, Ronaldo has nothing more to prove on the pitch as he heads for Turin on a four-year contract worth … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo, from player to one man multinational