Vietnam has sent 16 archers to SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Archers participating in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) began their performances at the Hanoi National Sports Training Centre in Nam Tu Liem district on May 15 morning. Following the opening ceremony, the athletes competed in the one-string and three-string bow events for both men and women. Vietnam has sent 16 archers to the Games, including eight men and eight women, with outstanding athletes like Do Thi Anh Nguyet who participated in the Olympic Tokyo 2020, and Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhi who grabbed top positions in the five categories of 30m, 50m, 60m, 70m, and all-round recurve, and two silvers in other classes at the National Top Archery Champions last March. SEA Games 31 ’s archery , with matches to last until May 19, has brought together athletes from eight countries in the region, who will show off their skills in 10 categories. Vietnam aims to win from two to four gold … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Archers begin competitions in Hanoi
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SEA Games 31: Vietnam bags first gold medal in Duathlon
Pham Tien San won the first gold medal in Duathlon for Vietnam at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh – Athlete Pham Tien San won the first gold medal in Duathlon for Vietnam at the 31st SEA Games on May 15 on Tuan Chau beach in the northern province of Quang Ninh. San finished first in the competition with a time of 1:55:58. Ferbriade Rudi and Johan Jauhari, both of Indonesia, secured the silver and bronze medals a time of 1:56:12 and 1:57: 36, respectively. 31-year-old San had won three silver medals at SEA Games held in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Thirteen male athletes from seven regional countries took part in the event. The Duathlon event at SEA Games 31 has two sets of medals for men's and women's individual events. Athletes compete in a 10km run, 40km cycling and 5km run. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in the capital and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with 523 events, drawing around … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam bags first gold medal in Duathlon
SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s bodybuilders pocket two more gold medals
Tran Hoang Duy Thuan and Bui Thi Thoa of Vietnam (centre) win the gold medal in the mixed doubles category of bodybuilding on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Two more golds were added to the medal tally of Vietnam’s bodybuilders on May 15, the last competition day of this sport at the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ). In the women’s singles, Dinh Kim Loan obtained a gold while her teammate Bui Thi Thoa a bronze medal. Both showed excellent performance against strong rivals from Malaysia and Thailand. In the mixed doubles, Tran Hoang Duy Thuan and Bui Thi Thoa also gained the top place. Thuan was the one who earned a gold medal in the men’s 70kg category on May 14. Meanwhile, Nguyen Minh Tien ranked second to bring home a silver in the men’s classic singles, following Mohd Mahen of Malaysia. With these medals, Vietnamese athletes got a total of five golds in bodybuilding after three competition days./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s bodybuilders pocket two more gold medals
Vietnam defeat Timor Leste to advance to SEA Games men’s football semis as group leaders
Vietnam are ranking first in Group A of men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating Timor Leste 2-0 in their last group-stage match in northern Phu Tho Province on Sunday evening. As Vietnam had already secured a spot in the semifinals, coach Park Hang Seo decided to deploy his reserve line-up in this game. Despite having the advantage over Timor Leste, the Golden Stars were unable to net any goal in the first half. Nguyen Van Tung opened the scoring for Vietnam in the 53rd minute with an accurate header following a pass from Le Van Do. Timor Leste boosted their offensive and were able to strike Vietnam’s net in the 56th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Vietnam were given a corner kick in the 65th minute, allowing Ho Thanh Minh to widen the gap for the Golden Stars with another header. No more goals were scored in the remaining time of the match. The 2-0 victory helped Vietnam become the leaders of Group A with 10 points, … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Timor Leste to advance to SEA Games men’s football semis as group leaders
Việt Nam adds to gold tally in duathon, wushu, Chinese chess
Phạm Tiến Sản of Việt Nam celebrates a historic gold medal in the men's duathlon at the 31st SEA Games in Quảng Ninh Province. VNS Photo Khoa Trần SEA Games HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese athletes won three more gold medals on Sunday morning with Phạm Tiến Sản making history with his title in the men's duathlon event. Sản was initially a 3,000m steeplechase runner who won silver at three previous SEA Games in 2013, 2015 and 2017, but switched to the duathlon over a year ago. He finished the combined 10km running, 40km cycling and 5km running with a time of 1hr 55.57 min on Tuần Châu Island, Quảng Ninh Province. It is the first time that Việt Nam has won this title in a SEA Games. "I prepared very well for this SEA Games. This medal is for all supporters," Sản said after crossing the finish line. "I have a great feeling right now. I am extremely happy because I am back on the national team after four years. I have changed the colour of my medal from silver to gold, although it is in … [Read more...] about Việt Nam adds to gold tally in duathon, wushu, Chinese chess