(VOVworld) – A grand meeting to mark 70th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day and ceremony to grant the 1st class Independence Order took place on Sunday in Hanoi. Truong Thi Mai, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission on Mass Mobilisation presented the 1st class Independence Order to the Sports and Physical Training Administration (Photo: VGP) Over the past 70 years, the sports sector has gained considerable achievements in Vietnam and in the world. Vietnam is always in the top 3 leading countries at every Southeast Asian Games. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam acknowledged the achievement and contribution by the sports sector and asked the sector to continue to develop in terms of both scale and quality in the future: "Keeping fit is a practical activity to contribute to a healthy society. This requires effort and determination. Each person should overcome himself to take exercise regularly, making it a habit. This also helps promote patriotism and raise … [Read more...] about Meeting to mark 70th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day
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Organizing Week for Culture and Sports to mark 70 years for Vietnam sports
Culture and Sports Week celebrates 70th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day
The information was released by the organising board at a press conference held in the capital city on March 22. The event, entitled “70 years of Vietnamese sports accompanying the country’s development”, aims to honour collectives, individuals and social organisations for their significant contributions to development of the national sports sector over the past 70 years; raise awareness of the importance of sports and facilitate people’s participation in sports to improve their physical health. The Culture and Sports Week will begin with a special arts programme, scheduled on the evening of March 25, which features songs praising Vietnamese sports combined with martial art and artistic gymnastics performances. In the following days, visitors will have a chance to immerse themselves in a wide range of daily sports, cultural and musical activities, including Tai Chi and martial art performances (March 26); meetings with sports bike clubs; an Aerobics show and … [Read more...] about Culture and Sports Week celebrates 70th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day
Vietnam sports team will compete at SEA Games 23rd with 528 athletes
The participants of Vietnam sports delegation take part at the SEA Games 23rd in the Philippines in November 2005 has listed follow the decision of Chairman of the National Sports and Physical Training Committee, Nguyen Danh Thai. The sports delegation includes 45 officials, doctors, 188 leaders of teams, coaches and 528 athletes led by Nguyen Hong Minh-vice chairman of Vietnam Olympic Committee, head of the Department of high-record sports number 1. At this arena, Vietnam will competing in around 34 out of 41 contents and 450 of the list are eyeing to bag medal. The departure ceremony is being held at 20 pm on November 12th at Quan Ngua sport palace. BTA … [Read more...] about Vietnam sports team will compete at SEA Games 23rd with 528 athletes
Sustainable development of Vietnam Sports Association for disabled
CPV: In Hanoi, on May 12, the 3rd Representative Congress term 2006-2010 of the Vietnam sports association for the disabled (VSAD) was organized with the participation of over 80 representatives of disabled athletes and relevant agencies nationwide. The VSAD was officially established under decision number 554/TTg of the Vietnamese Prime Minister on September 11th 1995. It is an official member of the International Sports for the Disabled Council, the Asia-Pacific Sports for the Disabled Federation, the Southeast Asia Sports for Disabled Federation and the Vietnam Olympic Committee. During the last 10 years, the VSAD has recorded lots of significant achievements in the development of sports activities for the disabled nationwide, organized some national competitions as well as participated in international tournaments. Representatives seriously discussed the Master plan, reviewed achievements, set orientations for the future, and discussed financial and human resources issues. The … [Read more...] about Sustainable development of Vietnam Sports Association for disabled