Jujitsu Đào Hồng Sơn of Việt Nam wins a gold from the Jujitsu World Cup Beach 2022 on June 23 in Thailand. Photo from Đào Hồng Sơn Facebook HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won four golds on the first day of competition at the Jujitsu International Federation World Cup Beach 2022, on June 23 on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand. SEA Games champion Đào Hồng Sơn made the most remarkable victories with all three wins by submission in the men's U56kg. "It was a hard-working day. But the result was so sweet, with three submission wins. Thank you for watching and encouraging me," Sơn posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phùng Thị Huệ secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoàng Thị Nhật Quế won the women's U70kg class and Phạm Trí Dũng topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Phạm Lê Hoàng Linh in the men's U85kg and 11 bronze medals. On the last day, athletes will vie for medals in the men's and women's team events. Việt … [Read more...] about VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
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Bodybuilder Mách aims to muscle his way to Asian gold
Phạm Văn Mách competing in the SEA Games 31 last month. He will take part in the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in mid-July in Maldives. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — SEA Games champion Phạm Văn Mách is targetting a gold medal in his return to the 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship next month in the Maldives. Mách is one of the best bodybuilders in Việt Nam, competing in the men's 55kg category and having won several national championships. The An Giang Province-born athlete grabbed five world championship gold medals in 2001, 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He also triumphed in the continental competition eight times, taking seven titles in a row from 2004 to 2012, and another in 2014. At last month's SEA Games 31, the 46-year-old athlete overcame all other rivals to secure his second Games gold. The title was a strong push for him to train hard in preparing for the Asian event on July 15-21. A total of 51 events will be organised in … [Read more...] about Bodybuilder Mách aims to muscle his way to Asian gold
Nguyen wins Vietnam’s second World Para Athletics gold
Tran Van Nguyen of Vietnam wins a gold in a javelin event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Rades Stadium, in Tunisia , on June 29. (Photo from Tran Van Nguyen's Facebook) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Tran Van Nguyen of Vietnam won a gold medal at the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Rades Stadium in Tunis, Tunisia, on June 29. Nguyen finished first in the men's F40/41 javelin throw event with a score of 31m18 which brought him 815 points. Gurkan Uncuoglu of Turkey came second with 676 points. He was followed by Redouane Thabit of Morocco, on 551 points. It was Nguyen's second medal at the tournament, which delivers points for athletes for their Paris Paralympics qualification. On June 28, Nguyen earned a silver in the men's F40/41 shot put. Vietnam Team also took a bronze in the women's discus throw on the last day of the competition on June 29. Nguyen Thi Hai finished third in the women's F56/F57 event with a result of 26.82m, equivalent to 822 points. … [Read more...] about Nguyen wins Vietnam’s second World Para Athletics gold
Hanoi dancers win three gold medals at National Amateur Dance Competition 2022
The contest aims to contribute to preserving and promoting Vietnamese folk dance art among youth. Amateur dancers from Hanoi Cultural Center have won three gold and three silver medals at the Vietnam National Amateur Dance Competition 2022. The performance of dancers from Hanoi draw the attention of An Giang audiences. Photo: Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports The annual competition was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the southern province of An Giang in early June. According to the organizers, it was held to honor the beauty and diversity of today's Vietnamese folk dance art, which is based on a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity. Hanoi delegation won the gold medal for an art program that consists five dances dividing into three categories of Solo, Trio, and group dance. Non-professional dancers from Hanoi also won two gold medals for their solo dance performances entitled “A Dao” and “Forever Shining … [Read more...] about Hanoi dancers win three gold medals at National Amateur Dance Competition 2022
Vietnamese jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Dao Hong Son of Vietnam wins a gold from the Jujitsu World Cup Beach 2022 on June 23 in Thailand. (Photo from Dao Hong Son Facebook) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam won four golds on the first day of competition at the Jujitsu International Federation World Cup Beach 2022, on June 23 on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand. SEA Games champion Dao Hong Son made the most remarkable victories with all three wins by submission in the men's U56kg. "It was a hard-working day. But the result was so sweet, with three submission wins. Thank you for watching and encouraging me," Son posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phung Thi Hue secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoang Thi Nhat Que won the women's U70kg class and Pham Tri Dung topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Pham Le Hoang Linh in the men's U85kg and 11 bronze medals. On the last day, athletes will vie for medals in the men's and women's team … [Read more...] about Vietnamese jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Fuel prices slightly decline after seven times in row of increase adjustment
Specifically, the retail price of E5RON92 bio-fuel was reduced to VND30,891 (US$1.3) per liter, a reduction of VND411 (US$0.018) per liter, meanwhile RON95-III gasoline price lessened to VND32,763 (US$1.4) per liter, a decrease of VND110 (US$0.0047) a liter. The price of diesel 0.05S was reduced to VND29,615 (US$1.27) per liter, a reduction of VND404 (US$0.017) per liter; kerosene lessened to VND28,353 (US$1.22) per liter, a reduction of VND432 (US$0.019) per liter, mazut oil 180CST 3.5S decreased to VND19,722 (US$0.85) per kilogram, a deduction of VND1,013 (US$0.043) per kilogram. According to the experts, the reduction session was not adequate with the seven consecutive sessions of increasing the fuel prices. As the prices of petroleum products tended to decrease, the inter-ministerial department has decided to stop spending the Price Stabilization Fund for diesel and kerosene, and start setting up Stabilization Fund for some fuel types that have not consumed much. By Van … [Read more...] about Fuel prices slightly decline after seven times in row of increase adjustment