Vietnam narrowly defeated Thailand 1-0 in the final match at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on the evening of May 22 to take the gold medal in the 31st SEA Games men’s football event. Forward Nham Manh Dung was on target with seven minutes to go to help Park Hang-seo’s troops successfully defend their title. Forward Nham Manh Dung heads home a Tuan Tai cross to bring Vietnam to the overall victory. (Photo: NDO/Thanh Dat) With time running out, Thailand pushed harder hoping to level the score; however, Vietnam played solidly to safeguard their advantage until the final whistle. This is the second consecutive time Vietnam have clinched the SEA Games men’s football gold medal. Earlier on the same day, Indonesia finished off Malaysia 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw to take the bronze. … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam beat Thailand 1-0 to successfully defend men’s football gold
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HCMC Chairman Mai voted Chairman of Universities Council of Rectors
Mr. Phan Van Mai speaks at the meeting (PHoto: SGGP) At the first meeting of the Council of Rectors of Universities in the southern metropolis in 2022 at the University of Education yesterday, the council announced the decision to consolidate its personnel and proposed several new activities. The Council of Rectors in universities in HCMC was approved including Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai who was voted to be Chairman while Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Duong Anh Duc was voted to be permanent Vice Chairman of the Council. Other vice chairmen of the Council include Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training Nguyen Van Hieu and Secretary of the Party Committee of HCMC Universities and Colleges Nguyen Thi Minh Hong. Members of the Council of Rectors of Universities in Ho Chi Minh City include 51 higher education institutions. The Rector's Council consists of six councils according to pedagogical … [Read more...] about HCMC Chairman Mai voted Chairman of Universities Council of Rectors
Vietnam win golds in aerobics
Le Hoang Phong and Tran Thuy Vi gained 20.4 points to win gold, while Cambodia’s Sokhor Has and Sreypov Mo bagged silver for their 19.3 points, and Thailand’s Chawisa Intakul and Phatcharapong Photjanakosri took bronze with 19.1 points. Scoring 20.733 points in the group event, Nguyen Che Thanh, Le Hoang Phong, Tran Ngoc Thuy Vi, Vuong Hoai An, Nguyen Viet Anh dominated the event to win gold. It’s the second gold for Vi, who won one in a team event on May 21. Cambodian Sreypov Mo, Tola Nget, Chanbory Choeun, Sokhor Has and Bunthoeun Trorn bagged silver after a 19.144-point showing. Five athletes from Thailand – Supatsorn Watcharaporn, Chawisa Intakul, Phatcharapong Photjanakosri, Nattawut Pimpa and Chanokpon Jiumsukjai – managed a bronze medal with an 18.522 points result. Thailand's Chanwisa Intakul began the second day of Aerobic by winning a gold medal in the women’s individual of the SEA Games 31 at Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sports Centre on May 22. The Thai athlete earned … [Read more...] about Vietnam win golds in aerobics
Vietnam celebration spills out into the streets
The Hai Ba Trung Street in Hanoi erupts after the referee blows the final whistle. Vietnam defeated Thailand 1-0 with the winning goal scored by Nham Manh Dung in the 84th minute. Photo by Gia Chinh A crowd in downtown Hanoi were in a state of extreme excitement after the game. Photo by Gia Chinh Fans greet each other on Ton Duc Thang Street in HCMC's downtown District 1. Photo by Quynh Tran Ecstatic fans said it had been a long time since they'd been able to celebrate Vietnam's victory on the streets because of Covid-19. Photo by Quynh Tran Vietnam celebration spills out into the streets Người Đà Nẵng xuống đường cổ vũ bóng đá Celebration in Da Nang. Video by Nguyen Dong Hue residents flocked to the streets and headed for the downtown area in great numbers. The sounds of cheers and horns filled the air and could be heard from afar. … [Read more...] about Vietnam celebration spills out into the streets
PM congratulates Vietnamese women’s football team
Vietnamese players celebrate their victory. VNA/VNS Photo Bảo Ngọc HÀ NỘI — State leaders have congratulated the Vietnamese women's football team on winning the gold medal on May 21. President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc praised Huỳnh Như and her teammates for their successful competition, which brought endless joy to fans throughout the country. President Phúc also praised coach Mai Đức Chung, the coaching staff, and the players for their accomplishments. He thanked the sports fans for bringing the love of sport and national pride together at Cẩm Phả Stadium and across the nation, creating spiritual strength for the "female warriors" to go through each match, especially the final, to bring glory to the country, and pride for Vietnamese women's football. Shortly after the final match, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính sent a letter of congratulations to the Vietnamese women's soccer team. PM Chính expressed his delight that the players successfully … [Read more...] about PM congratulates Vietnamese women’s football team
Finswimmers set new heights at Games
Phạm Thị Kim Thương wins the women’s 800m surface, making her time of 7:19.18 a new height. VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng Thanh Hà Athletes broke five records in six events of finswimming at the SEA Games 31's last competition day in Hà Nội on May 22. Indonesian Janis Rosalita Suprianto won gold and set a record in the women's 50m surface at 18.24sec. She was followed by Vietnamese duo Nguyễn Thị Thảo (18.49) and Phạm Thị Thu (18.39) The remaining four records went to Việt Nam, the most powerful team in Asia. Veteran Nguyễn Thành Lộc finished first in the men's 50m surface, setting a record of 15.60sec. Indonesian Wahyu Anggoro Tamtomo was second (15.83) and Thai Khet Chamnanwat third ( 16.120) Phạm Thị Kim Thương overcame all other rivals in the women's 800m surface, making her personal best of 7:19.18. Indonesian Andhini Muthia Maulida (7:28.67) and her compatriot Katherina Eda Rahayu (7:31.72) were second and third respectively. … [Read more...] about Finswimmers set new heights at Games