Six men’s teams and five women’s teams played in the round-robin format, with four matches for female players and five matches for their male teammates. Quang Liem and Tran Tuan Minh competed in the men’s event, and Pham Le Thao Nguyen and Vo Thi Kim Phung in the women’s competition. After five matches, Liem and Minh recorded 6.5 points to win the gold medal. The silver medal went to the Philippines while Indonesia and Thailand shared the bronze medal. In the women’s event, Nguyen and Phung defeated their Malaysian rivals and earned six points, drawing with Indonesia. However, they dropped to silver based on previous results. The bronze went to the Philippines. Individual and team blitz chess events will take place on May 20 and 21. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam win gold in men’s team rapid chess
Marathoner wins historic gold for Vietnam at SEA Games 31
During the event began in early May 19 morning near Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium, Thanh faced fierce competition from defending champion Agus Prayogo of Indonesia and Tony Ah-Thit Payne of Thailand. He reached the finish line first after 2:25:08, faster than the second-placed Prayogo by 30 seconds. In addition, he set a new personal record as his previous one was 2:26:56. The 27-year-old runner from the southern province of Binh Phuoc quenched Vietnam’s thirst for medals in the men’s marathon for more than six decades. Previously, Pham Thi Binh clinched a gold medal in the women’s marathon for Vietnam at SEA Games 28 in 2013. Speaking to reporters after the competition, Thanh said he was proud but hardly believed that he could win. In the last kilometres, he told himself to do his utmost until the end with cheering from local supporters. Also on May 19 morning, Vietnam bagged two more golds in the men’s and women’s 20km walk by Vo Xuan Vinh and Nguyen Thi Thanh … [Read more...] about Marathoner wins historic gold for Vietnam at SEA Games 31
Disadvantaged people have their health checked
The event was part of the activities to mark the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh and to respond to Humanitarian Month in 2022 launched by the municipal Red Cross Society. The healthcare activity was part of the efforts of the municipal Red Cross Society to help disadvantaged people, including those with disabilities and needy people have access to healthcare services. By giving free health check-ups and consultation, the program was expected to raise people’s health and living standards. During the program, 200 people had their health checked by doctors and nurses. They also received gifts, worth VND 800,000 each, and free medicine. All the gifts were sponsored by Cot Hai An Co., Ltd., FACARE International Medical Technology Joint Stock Company, and the Red Cross societies of Cau Giay and Hai Ba Trung districts. At the event, participants expected that more similar activities will be held for the disadvantaged people. Joining an humanitarian activity for the first time, … [Read more...] about Disadvantaged people have their health checked
Top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to Laos a success: Lao N.A. Vice President
Interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondents in Vientiane on May 18, Sounthone said the visit was the first made by Hue after taking office. It took place in the context of the Vietnam - Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022, which marks the 60th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. During the trip, the top legislators of Vietnam and Laos held talks to review cooperation between the two N.A.s, particularly the implementation of their collaboration pact signed in 2017. The leaders also put forth orientations for collaboration in the time to come and signed a new cooperation agreement. She said a highlight of the visit was the two N.A. leaders’ participation in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Park in Vientiane, a project that has been prepared for years. The leaders also co-chaired a workshop between the two N.A.s on policies and … [Read more...] about Top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to Laos a success: Lao N.A. Vice President
Exhibition highlights Uncle Ho and Vietnamese revolutionary press
The exhibition features important milestones of the Vietnamese revolutionary press over the past years of construction and development. Especially, President Ho Chi Minh was also an outstanding journalist, making great contribution to the cause of revolutionary journalism in the country. His teachings become valuable lessons for the Vietnamese revolutionary press. Over the past time, learning and following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings, soldier-reporters have used pens and papers as their sharp revolutionary weapons to fight and raise the voice of the nation, whether in dark prisons or fierce battlefields. The exhibition helps honor the journalist career of President Ho Chi Minh, highlight contribution of the Vietnamese revolutionary press during the two national resistance wars against foreign invaders, as well as pay tribute to soldier-reporters who have sacrificed themselves for the development of the Vietnamese revolutionary press. Also at the ceremony, the delegates … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights Uncle Ho and Vietnamese revolutionary press
Athletes hit the water on first day of canoeing
Trương Thị Phương (second from right) poses for a photo with athletes from Thailand and Indonesia after the women's 1,000m canoe four at the SEA Games. The Vietnamese team won gold. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức Bùi Hoài Nam HÀ NỘI — The women's 1,000m canoe four gold went to Việt Nam on May 19, thanks to the efforts of Nguyễn Thị Hương, Trương Thị Phương, Nguyễn Thị Tuyết and Diệp Thị Hương. The host's team finished with a time of 4 min15.8 seconds to beat Indonesia's Ratih Ratih, Dayumin, Numeni and Sella Monim, who came second with 4min 25.004sec. Thailand’s Suthimon Chuea Thamdee, Paweena Khamchon, Aphinya Sroichit and Orasa Thiangkathok took bronze with a time of 4min 25.611sec. Phạm Hồng Quân and Hiền Nam of Việt Nam then won gold in the men’s canoe double 1,000m with a time of 4min 4.803sec. Thai Piyawat Chaithong and Pitpiboon Mahawattanangkul finished second in 4min 16.06sec, while Hermie Macaranas Salazar and Ojay Fuentes Franzuela from the Philippines came third with … [Read more...] about Athletes hit the water on first day of canoeing
Thai athletes enjoy double-decker bus tour of Hà Nội
The Thai men’s and women’s sepak takraw teams toured Hà Nội by double-decker bus on May 18. Photo laodong.vn Lương Thu Hương The Thai men’s and women’s sepak takraw teams toured Hà Nội by double-decker bus on May 18. Thailand had won gold medals in the men’s and women’s team regu events at the regional sporting event, while the hosts Việt Nam earned a bronze in the men’s team regu and a silver in the women’s category. The bus took the Thai delegation to famous tourist destinations in Hà Nội such as the Hanoi Opera House, Ba Đình Square, and Thăng Long Imperial Citadel. During the ‘Hanoi City Tour’, the delegation enjoyed 30-minute sightseeing at the Temple of Literature, a special national relic. Head coach of the men’s sepak takraw team Veeras Na Nongkhai said this was the first time that he travelled to Hà Nội, hailing the city’s landscapes and people’s cordiality. The head of the sepak takraw delegation of Thailand Pairoj Archarungroj said this is the … [Read more...] about Thai athletes enjoy double-decker bus tour of Hà Nội
Bắc Giang farm produce at Games venue
Agricultural products are displayed at the venue. — Photo Quốc Hùng Lê Hương Local authorities in the northern province of Bắc Giang are displaying various local agricultural produce at the provincial gymnasium until the end of the Games. As many as 20 booths showcasing images, leaflets and products on local tourism and agriculture are available at the site. Agricultural products introduced here are all of 3-star national One Commune One Product (OCOP) standard with secure quality and food safety, including lychees, mountain ginseng and star apple. Bắc Giang Province, 45km to the northeast of capital Hà Nội, has diverse geological features and hosts various sightseeing sites like Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda where the ancestor monks of Trúc Lâm Zen resided; Khe Rỗ Primitive Forest; Cấm Sơn Lake; Mỡ Streamline; Khuôn Thần Lake, Đồng Cao Highlands; and the Phoenix Trúc Lâm Zen School.— VNS … [Read more...] about Bắc Giang farm produce at Games venue
Việt Nam karate martial artists bag 4 golds
Hồ Thị Thu Hiền (right) competes with Ceyco Georgia Zefanya of Indonesia in the women’s under-68kg kumite final on May 19. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tùng Thanh Nga HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese karate martial artists bagged four gold medals on the second competition day on May 19. In the women’s kata (performance) team, the trio of Nguyễn Thị Phương, Lưu Thị Thu Uyên and Nguyễn Ngọc Trâm won gold. Phương continued her excellent performance after winning gold in the women’s individual kata event on May 18. In the women’s under-68kg kumite final, Hồ Thị Thu Hiền crushed Ceyco Georgia Zefanya of Indonesia 5-1 to win gold for Việt Nam. In the men’s -84kg kumite final, Vietnamese Đỗ Thành Nhân also claimed gold after beating Thodny Phongsamphan of Laos 8-0. Bùi Thị Thảo brought Việt Nam's third gold medal in the women’s over-68kg kumite final, as she bested Dessyinta Rakawuni Banurea of Indonesia 1-0. In the women’s under-55kg kumite final, Cok Istri Agung Sanistyarani of … [Read more...] about Việt Nam karate martial artists bag 4 golds
Hoàng wins two more swimming golds
Vietnamese swimmer Nguyễn Huy Hoàng (centre) on the podium with his gold medal on May 19. VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng Thanh Nga HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese swimmer Nguyễn Huy Hoàng dominated the pool on May 19 as he bagged two more gold medals. In the final of the men's 800m freestyle, Hoàng had no difficulty finishing first to take the gold after clocking 07:57.65. Then, he won another in the men’s 200m butterfly. In the 800m freestyle Hoàng left runner-up Nguyễn Hữu Kim Sơn behind, who finished with a time of 08:04.23. The bronze medal went to Hoe Yean Khiew of Malaysia with a time of 08:06.71. In the Asian Games in 2018, Hoàng also won a bronze medal in this category. In the men's 200m butterfly event, Hoàng faced fierce competition from Thai swimmer Wongcharoen Navaphat. However, the golden boy of Việt Nam just pipped him to the post, beating him by just 0.12 seconds with a time of 01:58.81. The SEA Games 31 has been a very successful tournament for Hoàng. … [Read more...] about Hoàng wins two more swimming golds