31st sea games

Defending champions Vietnam beat Malaysia 1-0 at Viet Tri Stadium in northern Phu Tho Province on Thursday night to set up an exciting Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men’s football final against archrivals Thailand. The game needed two extra 15-minute halves after regulation time to decide who will play the finale against the Thais, who also defeated Indonesia 1-0 after 120 minutes in the other semifinal earlier the same day. The hosts came into the tie having not conceded a single goal in the group stage and put more pressure on Malaysia in the first half after the first 10 cagey minutes. Malaysia had a shot on target from close range after a corner was half cleared, but Vietnamese goalkeeper Nguyen Van Toan was able to smother the effort easily. Nguyen Tien Linh almost opened the scoring in the 27th minute as he ran down and faced Malaysian keeper Azri Ghani, but his shot drifted wide of the far post. Linh missed another chance in the 42nd minute as he was in a convenient … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Malaysia to set up men’s football final against Thailand at 31st SEA Games

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated Caption Do Hung Hung (number 16) leads the ball while instructing a teammate. Photo by Duc Dong 66' Tien Linh got the chance to face the keeper, but before he was able to finish, a Malaysia defender cleared the ball in front of his foot. 64' First substitution for Vietnam. Nham Manh Dung out for Nguyen Van Tung. 60' Malaysia made the first substiution. 56' Le Van Do moved to the left flank in the second half and unlike in the first half, his crosses were too deep. 46' Second half started No substitutions were made after the first half. 45'+1 First half ended Ly Cong Hoang Anh tried to finish from afar after a corner, but it went straight to the hands of keeper Ghani. This was also the final play of the first half. … [Read more...] about SEA Games semifinals: Vietnam 0-0 Malaysia

"Not just this game but every game is challenging. There was a certain pressure in the semifinals and fortunately the team were able to overcome it. Of course, there are still many shortcomings, but this is still an opportunity for the team to improve. Overall, my players have given their best. As the head coach, I want to thank them and the fans for supporting us," Park said in a conference after the game on Thursday. Vietnam were rated higher than Malaysia, but they had trouble finding a way through the opponent’s solid defense and only sealed victory with the goal of Nguyen Tien Linh in extra time. This has happened a few times in the group stage when Vietnam faced defensive teams like Philippines and Myanmar. "I always want the players to follow through with my strategy and the game to go as planned. But it’s football and sometimes things don’t go the way we want. The players also tried to follow the tactics. Nonetheless, result is the most important thing. Now we have to focus … [Read more...] about Coach Park thanks players after hard-fought SEA Games semifinal against Malaysia

Gymnast Koi Sie Yan of Malaysia (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Gymnast Koi Sie Yan of Malaysia won gold in rhythmic gymnastics at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 19. gymnastics event is over due to a very tight training and competition schedule. Though she did not have time to visit interesting places or watch other competitions, Koi said staying at Lotte Hotel is a great experience for me and my friends in the Malaysia n team because the accommodation conditions are really good and impressive.” SEA Games 31 , themed “For a Stronger Southeast Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Malaysia grabs gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics

A Malaysian golfer at SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysia is on track to reach the target of 36 golds, 35 silvers and 75 bronzes at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Vietnam. Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker said on May 18 that Malaysia still had several other sports such as gymnastics, karate and taekwondo that are medal prospects to achieve the target before the biggest regional sport event closes on May 23. The official said he is happy that Malaysia has passed the halfway mark for the gold target, expressing his belief that with the fighting spirit of athletes, the Malaysian contingent can accomplish their mission. He also said he hopes that the Harimau Muda ( under-23 football squad ) will be able to achieve victory over Vietnam in their semi-final on May 19 night. Malaysia has won 27 golds, 32 silvers and 65 bronzes at SEA Games 31 so far, ranking sixth in the medal tally./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Malaysia on track to hit medal target

Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu and Pham Quoc Tuan have won gold and silver medals in the 1-cushion carom billiards event at the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ). The finals were rescheduled after Tuan tested positive for coronavirus one day earlier. In line with regulations, Tuan could not participate in the final. As a result, he got the silver medal and his Vietnamese teammate bagged gold. Two bronze medals went to Efren Reyes and Francisco Dela Cruz of the Philippines. Also on May 19, a series of billiards matches have been scheduled, including the semi-final of the English Billiards 100 up between the Vietnamese pair Nguyen Thanh Binh - Tran Le Anh Tuan and their Myanmar opponents Min Sithu Tun - Pauk Sa; and the quarter-final of 3-cushion carom between Tran Quyet Chien of Vietnam and Efren Reyes of the Philippines./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam win gold, silver in 1-cushion carom billiards

Nguyen Tuong Vy-Mai Thi Bich Tram bag a gold medal in women’s Katame No Kata event with 402.5 points (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese judo team had a good start at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 18 with two gold, one silver and one bronze medals in the men’s Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and women’s Katame No Kata events. In the men’s Kodokan Goshin Jutsu, the couple of Tran Quoc Cuong-Phan Minh Hanh pocketed a gold medal with 550.5 points, while another couple of Nguyen Cuong Thinh-Ha Minh Duc came second with 534 points and won a silver medal. Meanwhile, Nguyen Tuong Vy -Mai Thi Bich Tram bagged a gold medal in women’s Katame No Kata event with 402.5 points. Fighter Nguyen Thuy Hai Chau injured her leg, which affected her performance with teammate Tran Le Phuong Nga and they only won a bronze medal. SEA Games 31 ’s judo comprises 13 events, including 10 for individuals, one for teams and two kata events. Competitions will continue on … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnamese judokas win two gold medals in first competition day

E-sport players from the Philippines . Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Philippine national team chef de mission Ramon Fernandez has given Vietnam a thumbs-up as the host of the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ), saying the host has been “warm, hospitable” and running a tight ship. "The accommodations of our athletes, coaches and other staff of the Philippine team are comfortable. We have been treated well. There have been no major complaints,” Fernandez told Philippine News Agency reporters. He said that the problem he has heard so far was the transport from the hotels of the participants to the training and competition venues, which was understandable since Vietnam, like the rest of the region, was still coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. “The organisers have been apologetic about this issue and have addressed our concerns as soon as they can whenever the transport problems crop up,” Fernandez, also a commissioner of the Philippine … [Read more...] about Philippine team leader gives thumbs-up to Vietnam as SEA Games host

Le Anh Tai successfully defends his gold medal in the men’s under-90kg category (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese judo team continued to have a successful competition day on May 19 at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), as they secured two more gold and two bronze medals. Specifically, Le Anh Tai successfully defended his gold medal in the men’s under-90kg category after defeating his Filipino rival. Meanwhile, in the women’s under-63kg category, Nguyen Thi Huong triumphed over an Indonesian judo ka to pocket her first SEA Games gold medal. One day earlier, Vietnamese judokas grabbed two gold, one silver and one bronze medals in the men’s Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and women’s Katame No Kata events./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Judokas earn additional two gold medals

Nguyen Thanh Liem wins a gold medal for Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vovinam ( Vietnamese martial arts ) artists won additional two gold medals on May 19 – the second competition day of Vovinam at the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ). In the men’s 60kg combat event, Nguyen Thanh Liem knocked out his Cambodian rival Eh Ammarin Phouthong to pocket the gold medal. Meanwhile, Do Phuong Thao triumphed in the women’s 65kg combat event after defeating Cambodia’s Chuk Somali. In the performance category, duo Pham Thi Bich Phuong and Truong Thanh won a silver medal, while the gold belonged to Mala Chanthalacksa - Phiksamay Insoumuang of Laos. After two days, the Vietnamese Vovinam team added three golds and three silvers to the national medal tally. The sport’s competitions will continue on May 20./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Two more golds for Vietnam’s Vovinam fighters