Vietnam entered SEA Games 31 as the defending champions, having won gold in the most two recent editions of the regional tournament in 2019 and 2017. In the first game, the team faced the Philippines, who have been on the rise recently thanks to their policy of importing players from countries like Germany and Japan. After Rivera Annis score d for the opponents in the 15th minute, Vietnam showed their great fighting spirit. Towards the end of the first half, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung (number 7) essayed a volley that equalized for the host s . In the second half, Tran Thi Thuy Trang (number 15) completed the comeback for Vietnam after a great build-up play with captain Huynh Nhu. Vietnam (R) play against Cambodia in the last group game to secure the top spot. Since Indonesia dropped out of women’s football, there were only three teams left in group A. … [Read more...] about Indomitable: Vietnamese women’s journey to SEA Games football gold
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Vietnam erupts in celebration as SEA Games hosts win football gold
HANOI -- Thousands of people waving flags poured into the streets of Vietnam's capital Hanoi and other cities after the SEA Games hosts beat fierce rivals Thailand 1-0 in the men's football final on Sunday. Defending their football crown from the 2019 Games, the home team came out on top of a tough match in front of a capacity 40,000 crowd at Hanoi's rocking My Dinh stadium. Forward Nham Manh Dung was the home hero with an 83rd-minute header that arrowed into the top corner, sending the already boisterous crowd into a frenzy, blasting air horns and waving flags and flares. A supporter holds a flare as he celebrates Vietnam's football win. Photo: AFP Downpours had drenched Hanoi all day, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of red-clad spectators who began arriving for the clash several hours before it began in an effort to grab a prime seat. As kickoff approached, the streets of the usually traffic-choked capital became relatively light as many locals were … [Read more...] about Vietnam erupts in celebration as SEA Games hosts win football gold
SEA Games 31: Philippines, Singapore earn gold in bowling
Philippine players cheer after wining the men's four event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Philippine and Singapore an teams, surpassing those from five other regional countries, have topped the men's and women’s four bowling events at the ongoing SEA Games 31, respectively. On May 19, the Philippine players obtained 5,275 points for a gold medal in the men’s four competition, with the silver and bronze medals presented to their Malaysian and Singapore rivals. On the same day, the women’s four event saw an outstanding performance of the Singaporean gold medalist team, who secured 5,059 points in total. Players of Malaysia and Indonesia respectively earned 4,951 and 4,843 points for the second and third places. Singapore was the most successful nation in four-day competition of the sport, winning gold medals in all three women’s events, one silver in the men’s doubles, and three bronze in women’s singles, men’s doubles, and men’s four. SEA Games 31 , themed “For a … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Philippines, Singapore earn gold in bowling
Vietnam fulfils target in SEA Games 31 billiards
Tran Quyet Chien of Vietnam during the final match of three-cushion carom. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Competing at the ongoing SEA Games 31 with 14 cueists, the Vietnamese team has fulfilled its target of two golds. The host nation also secured two silver and four bronze medals. Billiards competitions of the regional sporting event wrapped up on May 22 after an all-Vietnamese final in three-cushion carom between Tran Quyet Chien and Nguyen Duc Anh Chien. The former proved why he’s the world No. 3 in three-cushion carom after beating his compatriot 40-24. 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. Also on the day, James Wattana of Thailand clinched the gold in the men's snooker singles after winning over Lim Kok Leong of Malaysia. Many spectators cheered for the athletes during match days held at Ha Dong Gymnasium in Hanoi. Nguyen Khac Huan, … [Read more...] about Vietnam fulfils target in SEA Games 31 billiards