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As No. 1 in Southeast Asia, Nam asserted his level by dominating his teammate, thus winning 6 - 1 in two sets and successfully defending his SEA Games gold medal. Nam noted his triumph was partly thanks to good luck since Trinh Linh Giang had been tired after competing with the region’s leading players in the quarterfinal and semifinal. For his part, Giang said the silver was beyond his expectation as he had only hoped for a bronze medal in the men’s singles. Besides, he also obtained a bronze in the men’s doubles. Meanwhile, the bronze medal in the men’s singles belong to Yuttana Charoenphon of Thailand and Mick Lescure Sadettan of Laos. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Ly Hoang Nam pockets gold in men’s tennis singles

The Timor Leste runner has bagged two silvers in the men’s 5,000m and 10,000m competitions at the Hanoi-hosted SEA Games 31, setting new regional records for his country’s sports delegation in this event. Felisberto de Deus, after finishing second in the men’s 10,000m event, waved a small Vietnamese flag while wrapping himself in his homeland’s banner in celebration of his achievement. Felisberto de Deus waves a small Vietnamese flag while wrapping himself in his homeland’s banner in celebration of his achievement. Photo: Hoang Linh The moment of the 23-year-old athlete holding hands and running together with Vietnamese gold and bronze medal winners Nguyen Van Lai and Le Van Thao, respectively, is considered the most impressive image for Vietnamese and Southeast Asian fans at the sporting event. It was the striking demonstration of SEA Games 31slogan: For a Stronger Southeast Asia. Hanoi-hosted event highlights sportsmanship Though the exciting … [Read more...] about “Vietnamese runners are my second family”: Timor Lester athlete at SEA Games 31

Weightlifter Pham Minh Quang (left) earns Vietnam a SEA Games silver medal in the men's over 89kg on May 22. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese weightlifters have established six new SEA Games records and claimed three gold, four silver and four bronze medals at the region's biggest sport event. On the last day of competition on May 22, Vietnam earned two silvers in the men’s 89kg and over 89kg categories and a bronze in the women’s over 71kg. Pham Thi Hong Thanh set three new records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift in the women's 64kg event held a day earlier. Thanh lifted a total of 230kg – 104kg in snatch, and 126kg in clean and jerk, 6kg and 2kg higher than the old records, respectively. Her total lifting was far higher than the previous SEA Games record of 214 kg. Despite an injury, Hoang Thi Duyen, from Giay ethnic minority group, managed to break two SEA Games records in snatch and total lift in the women’s 59kg category. Meanwhile, Lai Gia … [Read more...] about Vietnamese weightlifters set six new records at SEA Games 31

Vietnam impresses regional sports delegations and visitors who felt nothing but warmth, friendship, and hospitality. Vietnam has helped raise the level of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) by including Olympic and Asian Games (ASIAD) sports in the competition program. Ramon Fernandez, Head of the Philippines sports delegation, gave the idea when sharing some impressions on the organization, and the qualification of international referees in SEA Games 31 that was held in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities. He said the host country has been very open and tried to create a fair game, contributing to raising the level of SEA Games. Other delegations supported Vietnam’s model and vowed to bring more Olympic athletes to the SEA Games. Vietnam is believed to help raise level of SEA Games. Photos: The Hanoi Times Vietnam finished top at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) which concluded today [May 23] after two weeks of competition. Its athletes won … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 concludes: Vietnam helps raise regional sports level

Vietnamese vovinam martial artist Le Thi Hien (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam on May 22 bagged one more gold medal in vovinam on the last competition day of the martial art, affirming its lead in the ongoing SEA Games 31 . The gold was obtained by Le Thi Hien in the women’s 60kg fighting, who won over Kesinee Tabtrai of Thailand 5-2 in the final. At this SEA Games, martial art ists of the host nation bagged six gold, six silver and two bronze medals in vovinam . Vietnam triumphed in all the three times the art was featured in the regional sporting event. Medallists stand on the podium. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam is calling on all the 10 other regional countries to send athletes to compete in vovinam at the upcoming SEA Games 32 in Cambodia, head coach of the national team Nguyen Tan Thinh said. He added that cheering from fans at Soc Son Gymnasium greatly contributed to the success of the martial artists. Le Thi Hien (L) in action (Photo: VNA) SEA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 confirms Vietnam’s dominance in vovinam

While the opening ceremony featured mass performances and spectacular visual effects, the closing will be a more cozy and friendly kind of event, with a motto “Coming together to shine,” she said. Athletes have gone through many competitions and made their talents known, so the closing ceremony will be a moment for everybody to honor and praise them, and promote sportsmanship, she explained. Ly further noted that a total of up to 580 sq.m. of indoor LED display screens will be installed for the event and there are a main center stage, covering some 611 sqm, and two 315-sqm side stages to create the best sound and light effects. It will be the biggest and most modern indoor stage in Vietnam ever, she said. There will be music performances featuring Vietnamese “quan ho” (love duet) folk songs, such as “Moi trau,” “Gia ban,” and “Nguoi oi nguoi o dung ve.” Renowned contemporary singers Uyen Linh, Van Mai Huong and Duong Hoang Yen are also scheduled to take to the stage. The SEA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 closing ceremony to be cozy, friendly: Director